Overview

• Josh Windass’s 22nd-minute penalty gave Wrexham an early lead before Ryan Manning and Jack Stephens struck in stoppage time to seal a 2-1 win for Southampton.
• The late turnaround underlined a financial and depth gap between Southampton’s £175.3 million squad and Wrexham’s £24.8 million roster despite the latter’s record summer spending drive.
• Manager Phil Parkinson fielded new signings Conor Coady, Kieffer Moore and Josh Windass as Wrexham made their first Championship appearance since 1982.
• New Southampton boss Will Still secured his first English football victory by orchestrating the stoppage-time comeback at St Mary’s Stadium.
• The defeat delivers an early reality check for Wrexham’s bid for a fourth straight promotion as they confront the challenges of Championship competition.