How to watch Wrexham vs Wigan - UK and US TV channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news

There was no fairytale return to the EFL for Wrexham AFC on Saturday afternoon as they now prepare for another comeback following last season's dream National League promotion.

Humbled on the opening day - with MK Dons recording a resounding 5-3 victory in their League Two match at the Racecourse Ground - Phil Parkinson and his players quickly turn their attentions to the Carabao Cup with Wrexham taking part in the competition for the first time in 16 years. Here's how you can follow the action.

Wrexham and first round opponents Wigan Athletic will get down to business from 8pm UK time tonight. It means the game starts at 3pm EST in the USA.

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Sky Sports will broadcast selected Carabao Cup matches throughout this season and Wrexham have been chosen for first round coverage. Broadcast on their Main Event and Football channels, the build-up to the game begins at 7pm.

For those watching Stateside and beyond, ESPN+ will front USA coverage as DAZN (Canada), Sport TV3 (Portugal) and beIN Sports 3 (Australia) cater to other audiences.

Welcome to Wrexham is back to take you behind the scenes at the Welsh club following the superstar takeover by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Season two will give viewers unmissable access to Wrexham's successful promotion from the National League after an intense battle with Nott County.

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UK and international listeners can follow the game via the Wrexham AFC website, while commentary will also be provided by the BBC in English and Welsh languages. After the full-time whistle, highlights will be screened by Sky Sports and other such broadcasters.

Of course, there is one high-profile absentee for Wrexham