Southampton overturned a late deficit to defeat newly promoted Wrexham 2–1 at St Mary’s Stadium on 9 August, spoiling the Welsh club’s return to English football’s second tier after a 43-year absence. Josh Windass put Wrexham ahead from the penalty spot on his competitive debut, giving the visitors their first Championship goal since 1982 and a lead they held into stoppage time. Southampton drew level when Ryan Manning curled in a free-kick, and Jack Stephens clinched the points with a header in the sixth minute of added time, leaving Wrexham empty-handed in their opening fixture.