How to watch today's Sheffield Wednesday vs Wrexham Championship game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Relegation candidates, Sheffield Wednesday, will be hoping to derail Wrexham's charge for a top-six finish in the Championship when the two teams meet in South Yorkshire.

Here is where to find English-language live streams of Sheffield Wednesday vs Wrexham, as GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the game today. 

	USA	Paramount+
	UK	Sky Sports

How to watch anywhere with a VPN

If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.

A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. Click here for a step-by-step guide or, alternatively, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

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Sheffield Wednesday vs Wrexham kick-off time

Championship - Championship

Hillsborough

Sheffield Wednesday and Wrexham will kick off on 31 Jan 2026 at  12:30 GMT and 07:30 EST. 

Match preview

Wednesday are enduring a 22-match winless run, comprising seven draws and 15 defeats, after losing at Bristol City in their most recent Championship fixture. Rooted at the bottom of the league standings, the Owls look destined to be relegated, but a surprise win over Wrexham could kickstart their season.

However, Wrexham are chasing history, a fourth consecutive promotion to the Premier League, which would be unprecedented in English football. The Red Dragons snapped their two-match winless run when they overcame QPR in their most recent game, which sees them placed seventh in the standings. A win over Wednesday would elevate Wrexham to sixth place, which is a playoff spot. 

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Injury news & key stats

Wednesday have several players sidelined with injuries, namely, Pierce Charles, Yan Valery, Sean Fusire, Dominic Iorfa, Iké Ugbo, Nathaniel Chalobah, Di'Shon Bernard, Max Lowe and Olaf Kobacki.

Wrexham, on the other hand, have the likes of Elliot Lee, Lewis Brunt, Aaron James, Danny Ward, Josh Windass and Kieffer Moore on their injury list. 

Both teams have no suspension concerns.

Wrexham are undefeated in their last two matches against Wednesday, recording a win and a draw, which came in the first round league clash in Wales last August.

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Team news & squads

Form

Head-to-Head Record

SHW

Last 5 matches

WRE

3

Wins

1

Draw

1

Win

• Wrexham

  2

  -

  2

  Sheffield Wednesday

• Sheffield Wednesday

  1

  -

  4

  Wrexham

• Sheffield Wednesday

  4

  -

  0

  Wrexham

• Wrexham

  0

  -

  3

  Sheffield Wednesday

• Wrexham

  1

  -

  2

  Sheffield Wednesday

12

Goals scored

7

Games over 2.5 goals

5/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Standings

Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Sheffield Wednesday vs Wrexham today

NordVPN

1. Download & Install: Sign up to NordVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.

>How to watch on the Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belong on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:

• Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
• Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.

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