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Wrexham handed tough Championship opponents for 2025-26 Carabao Cup first round

<p>Wrexham will take on Hull at home in the first round of the 2025-26 Carabao Cup following the draw on Thursday afternoon. It will be the first time in 20 years that the two teams have squared off, having last met in League One when the Tigers beat the Red Dragons 2-1.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The first round will be played in the week commencing August 11, soon after <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/wrexham-2025-26-championship-fixtures-full-schedule-tv-ticket-details/blt304ff709ad11ab93" target="_blank">Wrexham's first game of the Championship season away at Southampton</a>. After the cup game, they then have a run of games against West Brom, Sheffield Wednesday, Millwall and Queens Park Rangers in a tough-looking start to the campaign.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Wrexham were knocked out in the first round of the Carabao Cup last year, being eliminated by Sheffield United after a 4-2 away defeat. They made it a stage further the campaign prior before succumbing to Bradford on penalties.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Wrexham are plotting improvements to their squad as they prepare for their return to England's second tier, with the likes of Willian, Asmir Begovic and Ashley Young all linked with moves to the Racecourse Ground.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR WREXHAM?

Wrexham handed tough Championship opponents for 2025-26 Carabao Cup first round | Goal.com

Wrexham have been drawn against Hull City in the first round of the Carabao Cup as their 2025-26 fixture schedule takes shape.