Wrexham AFC, under the guidance of Phil Parkinson, has experienced a remarkable ascent through the English football leagues. Following a successful period that saw the team achieve three consecutive promotions, Wrexham now prepares for the 2026-27 Championship season. The team finished seventh in the previous season and narrowly missed the play-offs, solidifying its place in the second tier.
Championship Away Game Travel Distances for Wrexham in 2026-27
Next season, Wrexham’s fans can expect to travel a total of 6,422 miles to support their team. This figure reflects the distances to various away games in the Championship. Last season, supporters covered an impressive 6,656 miles, highlighting their dedication.
Travel Distances to Nearby Matches
For the 2026-27 season, the closest away match will be against Stoke City, just 43 miles from The Racecourse. Here are the distances to other nearby matches:
- Bolton Wanderers – 63 miles
- Wolverhampton Wanderers – 65 miles
- Preston North End – 70 miles
- Blackburn Rovers – 73 miles
- West Bromwich Albion – 75 miles
- Burnley – 80 miles
- Birmingham City – 81 miles
- Derby County – 82 miles
- Sheffield United – 89 miles
Longer Travel Distances
While many matches are relatively close, Wrexham supporters will face longer journeys as well. Key fixtures include:
- Portsmouth – 239 miles (furthest)
- Norwich City – 236 miles
- West Ham United – 209 miles
- Millwall – 211 miles
- Southampton – 221 miles
- Charlton Athletic – 230 miles
The team will also face challenges with distances of over 200 miles to several locations. Despite the travel demands, fans remain excited about following Wrexham as they progress through the Championship.
Fixture Release and Season Kickoff
Wrexham supporters can look forward to planning their travels soon. The English Football League (EFL) has scheduled the release of next season’s fixtures for Thursday, June 25, at 12 PM. The League Cup first round will kick off on August 7-9, while the Championship season will begin around August 14-16.
The journey back to the top footballing tier continues as Wrexham aims to build on a strong campaign and attract fans to new stadiums across the country.
