Tonda Eckert looks on during Southampton's match against Birmingham City

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert has hit back at Wrexham's viral video aimed at his side ahead of their meeting this weekend.

The two sides face off at the Racecourse Ground in the Championship on Saturday afternoon.

Tonda Eckert looks on during Southampton's match against Lincoln City
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Eckert has admitted Wrexham's viral video is 'not particularly funny' to himCredit: Shutterstock Editorial

It will be the first match between the clubs since Saints were disqualified from last season's play-offs.

Eckert's side were removed from the final and deducted four points at the start of this term for spying on opposition training.

Southampton admitted to spying on Oxford United, Ipswich Town and play-off semi-final opponents Middlesbrough.

The south coast outfit were investigated by the EFL after an analyst was pictured filming a Boro training session from behind a tree in May.

As well as their EFL sanctions, Eckert has since been hit with three charges by the FA over the incident.

Eckert reacts to Wrexham video

Ahead of this weekend's match, Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac poked fun at their opponents' plight.

In a video shared to the club's X account to promote shirt sponsors Firefox, the pair emerged from behind a tree.

The shot bore a striking resemblance to the images of the Saints analyst at Boro's training ground.

Appearing in the video, Reynolds said: "Today, for no particular reason, we want to talk about the importance of privacy."

Fellow actor Mac added: "Specifically, how to prevent spies from seeing what you're doing."

Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds appear in a video promoting Wrexham shirt sponsor Firefox
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Wrexham co-owners Mac and Reynolds poked fun at Saints' spygate scandal in a viral videoCredit: X @Wrexham_AFC

Whilst the clip quickly went viral on social media, Eckert failed to see the funny side.

The German was asked if he had seen the video during his pre-match press conference on Friday.

Speaking to reporters, he admitted: "I’ve seen it last night and it doesn’t change anything.

"You can imagine that the whole situation is not particularly funny for me, but I think that’s all there is to say."

Wrexham and Saints compared

Southampton currently sit ninth in the Championship and are unbeaten in their last six league outings.

However, they are yet to pick up a win away from home with all four victories to date this term coming at St. Mary's.

Wrexham and Southampton players challenge for the ball during their EFL Championship match
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Wrexham welcome Southampton to the Racecourse Ground on Saturday afternoonCredit: Shutterstock Editorial

As for Wrexham, they have won just once in the Championship, finding themselves 19th after seven matches.

They are also without a win against this weekend's opponents since 1974.

Southampton have won the last four meetings between the two sides, including a league double over Wrexham last term.

Their clash at the Racecourse Ground in April saw the visitors run out 5-1 winners in north Wales.

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