Wrexham vs West Bromwich Albion, 2026-27 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League ChampionshipTwo late West Brom goals sink Wrexham to 16th
West Brom staged a dramatic late revival to beat Wrexham 2-1 at The Racecourse on Tuesday.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Foul by George Campbell (West Bromwich Albion).
- 2': Kieffer Moore (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 4': Attempt saved. George Dobson (Wrexham) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Max O'Leary (West Bromwich Albion). Assisted by Issa Kaboré.
- 7': Offside, West Bromwich Albion. Barney Stewart is caught offside.
- 10': Offside, Wrexham. Callum Doyle is caught offside.
- 11': Attempt blocked. Rabby Nzingoula (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by George Campbell.
- 12': Issa Kaboré (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Foul by George Campbell (West Bromwich Albion).
- 12': Offside, Wrexham. Oliver Rathbone is caught offside.
- 15': Offside, West Bromwich Albion. Barney Stewart is caught offside.
- 16': Issa Kaboré (Wrexham) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 16': Foul by Callum Styles (West Bromwich Albion).
- 17': Corner, Wrexham. Conceded by George Campbell.
- 18': Attempt missed. Kieffer Moore (Wrexham) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Benjamin Whiteman with a cross following a corner.
- 20': Oliver Rathbone (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Foul by Rabby Nzingoula (West Bromwich Albion).
- 20': Corner, Wrexham. Conceded by Callum Styles.
- 21': Attempt missed. Kieffer Moore (Wrexham) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Benjamin Whiteman with a cross following a corner.
- 22': Offside, Wrexham. Kieffer Moore is caught offside.
- 23': Foul by Zak Vyner (Wrexham).
- 23': Rabby Nzingoula (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Zak Vyner.
- 28': Jacques Ekomié (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 28': Foul by Harry Whitwell (West Bromwich Albion).
- 28': Attempt blocked. Isaac Price (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Barney Stewart.
- 29': Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Zak Vyner.
- 31': Foul by Jacques Ekomié (Wrexham).
- 31': Harry Whitwell (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 33': Jacques Ekomié (Wrexham) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 33': Foul by Brayann Pereira (West Bromwich Albion).
- 34': Attempt saved. Kieffer Moore (Wrexham) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Max O'Leary (West Bromwich Albion). Assisted by George Dobson with a cross.
- 35': Dominic Hyam (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 35': Foul by Barney Stewart (West Bromwich Albion).
- 37': Foul by Issa Kaboré (Wrexham).
- 37': Callum Styles (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 37': Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Callum O'Hare.
- 38': Issa Kaboré (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38': Foul by Rabby Nzingoula (West Bromwich Albion).
- 39': Rabby Nzingoula (West Bromwich Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 43': Callum Doyle (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 43': Foul by Harry Whitwell (West Bromwich Albion).
- 44': Corner, Wrexham. Conceded by Isaac Price.
- 45': Attempt blocked. Kieffer Moore (Wrexham) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Benjamin Whiteman with a cross.
- 45': Foul by Oliver Rathbone (Wrexham).
- 45': Max O'Leary (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 0 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': First Half ends, Wrexham 0, West Bromwich Albion 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Wrexham 0, West Bromwich Albion 0.
- 46': Foul by Jacques Ekomié (Wrexham).
- 46': Harry Whitwell (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 47': Attempt saved. Isaac Price (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Anthony Patterson (Wrexham). Assisted by Brayann Pereira with a cross.
- 48': Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Zak Vyner.
- 49': George Campbell (West Bromwich Albion) hits the bar with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Callum Styles with a cross following a corner.
- 50': Issa Kaboré (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Foul by Callum Styles (West Bromwich Albion).
- 52': Foul by Benjamin Whiteman (Wrexham).
- 52': Harry Whitwell (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Callum Doyle.
- 54': Callum O'Hare (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Foul by Callum Styles (West Bromwich Albion).
- 61': Delay in match because of an injury Barney Stewart (West Bromwich Albion).
- 63': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 64': Goal! Wrexham 1, West Bromwich Albion 0. Kieffer Moore (Wrexham) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Oliver Rathbone.
- 68': Attempt blocked. Callum Styles (West Bromwich Albion) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
- 68': Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Zak Vyner.
- 68': Attempt missed. Brayann Pereira (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Isaac Price following a corner.
- 69': Substitution, Wrexham. Sam Smith replaces Kieffer Moore.
- 69': Substitution, Wrexham. Danny Imray replaces Issa Kaboré.
- 70': Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Dominic Hyam.
- 72': Substitution, Wrexham. Lewis O'Brien replaces Oliver Rathbone.
- 73': Foul by Dominic Hyam (Wrexham).
- 73': Barney Stewart (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 73': Foul by Lewis O'Brien (Wrexham).
- 73': Brayann Pereira (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 76': Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Jimmy-Jay Morgan replaces Harry Whitwell.
- 76': Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Aune Heggebø replaces Barney Stewart.
- 78': Attempt blocked. George Dobson (Wrexham) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Callum Doyle.
- 79': Attempt blocked. Jimmy-Jay Morgan (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jayson Molumby.
- 79': Goal! Wrexham 1, West Bromwich Albion 1. Isaac Price (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner.
- 80': Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Nathaniel Phillips replaces Chris Mepham.
- 81': Foul by Jacques Ekomié (Wrexham).
- 81': Brayann Pereira (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 83': Foul by Zak Vyner (Wrexham).
- 83': Rabby Nzingoula (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 83': Zak Vyner (Wrexham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 83': Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Ousmane Diakité replaces Toby Collyer.
- 84': Goal! Wrexham 1, West Bromwich Albion 2. Aune Heggebø (West Bromwich Albion) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Isaac Price.
- 87': Foul by Dominic Hyam (Wrexham).
- 87': Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 88': Substitution, Wrexham. Ryan Longman replaces Jacques Ekomié.
- 88': Substitution, Wrexham. Bailey Cadamarteri replaces Zak Vyner.
- 88': Foul by Lewis O'Brien (Wrexham).
- 88': Rabby Nzingoula (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90': Foul by Callum O'Hare (Wrexham).
- 90': Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90'+4': Attempt missed. Sam Smith (Wrexham) header from the centre of the box misses to the right.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Wrexham 1, West Bromwich Albion 2.
- 0': Match ends, Wrexham 1, West Bromwich Albion 2.
Statistics
 WBA |
WXM |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 13 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 3 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 57.5 | Possession | 42.5 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 8 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 466 | Accurate Passes | 317 |
| 546 | Passes | 394 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 5 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 20 | Crosses | 22 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 53 | Long Balls | 56 |
| 24 | Accurate Long Balls | 19 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 7 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 13 | Tackles | 15 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 6 | Interceptions | 10 |
| 25 | Effective Clearances | 23 |
| 25 | Clearances | 23 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: STōK Cae Ras
Location: Wrexham, Wales
Attendance: 10,500
Venue: STōK Cae Ras
Location: Wrexham, Wales
Attendance: 10,500
EFL Championship Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City | 11 | +8 | 23 |
| 2 | West Ham United | 11 | +18 | 22 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 11 | +6 | 22 |
| 4 | Birmingham City | 11 | +9 | 20 |
Line-Ups
Wrexham (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Anthony Patterson (GK) |
| 5 | Dominic Hyam |
| 2 | Callum Doyle |
| 26 | Zak Vyner  |
| 3 | Jacques Ekomie |
| 12 | Issa Kaboré |
| 8 | Benjamin Whiteman |
| 20 | Oliver Rathbone |
| 15 | George Dobson |
| 17 | Callum O'Hare |
| 19 | Kieffer Moore |
West Bromwich Albion (4-4-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Max O'Leary (GK) |
| 6 | George Campbell |
| 2 | Chris Mepham |
| 4 | Callum Styles |
| 18 | Brayann Pereira |
| 15 | Toby Collyer |
| 8 | Jayson Molumby |
| 21 | Isaac Price |
| 29 | Harry Whitwell |
| 9 | Barney Stewart |
| 20 | Rabby Nzingoula |
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