Wrexham A.F.C. will kick off the new season in the Championship with a tough test against Middlesbrough in the EFL Cup. The team has had a serious preseason tour stateside, but manager Phil Parkinson acknowledges that the second season can be harder than the first. Despite high expectations, the team will need to defy the odds to achieve Premier League promotion. Wrexham A.F.C. has a Hollywood story, with three straight promotions before last season, but the team's expected goal difference is only +4, which is not enough to guarantee success. The team will need to rely on manager Parkinson's leadership to overcome the challenges ahead. With a quiet offseason, Wrexham A.F.C. has had to rely on TV documentary revenue to outspend their opposition in the Championship, but this will not be enough at the Premier League level. The team's recent form has been disappointing, with a recent loss, and they will need to improve quickly to stay in contention for promotion.