Wrexham vs Sheffield Wednesday, 2025-26 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League Championship
FT
2 - 2
2 - 2
Wrexham held by Sheffield Wednesday after blowing two-goal lead
Wrexham held by Sheffield Wednesday after blowing two-goal lead
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 4': Foul by Svante Ingelsson (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 4': George Dobson (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 4': Offside, Wrexham. Nathan Broadhead is caught offside.
- 7': Foul by Lewis O'Brien (Wrexham).
- 7': Yan Valery (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 8': Delay in match because of an injury Conor Coady (Wrexham).
- 10': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 13': Foul by Max Lowe (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 13': Ryan Longman (Wrexham) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 15': Foul by Yan Valery (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 15': Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 15': Attempt blocked. Kieffer Moore (Wrexham) header from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 15': Goal! Wrexham 1, Sheffield Wednesday 0. Kieffer Moore (Wrexham) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner following a set piece situation.
- 18': Attempt blocked. Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 19': Attempt missed. Kieffer Moore (Wrexham) header from very close range is just a bit too high. Assisted by Ryan Longman with a cross.
- 22': Foul by Max Cleworth (Wrexham).
- 22': Yan Valery (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 22': Delay in match because of an injury Yan Valery (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 23': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 26': Attempt blocked. Charlie McNeill (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Dominic Iorfa.
- 26': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by James McClean.
- 27': Attempt blocked. Dominic Iorfa (Sheffield Wednesday) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Barry Bannan with a cross.
- 27': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by James McClean.
- 31': Attempt saved. George Dobson (Wrexham) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Ethan Horvath (Sheffield Wednesday). Assisted by Nathan Broadhead.
- 31': Goal! Wrexham 2, Sheffield Wednesday 0. Kieffer Moore (Wrexham) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 32': Foul by Svante Ingelsson (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 32': Lewis Brunt (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 33': Foul by Dominic Iorfa (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 33': Kieffer Moore (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 33': Attempt saved. Ryan Longman (Wrexham) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Ethan Horvath (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 35': Offside, Wrexham. James McClean is caught offside.
- 41': Corner, Wrexham. Conceded by Max Lowe.
- 42': Ethan Horvath (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Foul by James McClean (Wrexham).
- 44': Attempt saved. Iké Ugbo (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Danny Ward (Wrexham). Assisted by Svante Ingelsson.
- 44': Attempt missed. Kieffer Moore (Wrexham) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': Attempt missed. Olaf Kobacki (Sheffield Wednesday) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Charlie McNeill with a cross.
- 45'+2': Foul by Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 45'+2': James McClean (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Wrexham 2, Sheffield Wednesday 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Wrexham 2, Sheffield Wednesday 0.
- 49': Attempt missed. Kieffer Moore (Wrexham) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Lewis O'Brien.
- 51': Attempt blocked. George Dobson (Wrexham) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 53': Attempt blocked. Iké Ugbo (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Barry Bannan.
- 53': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Lewis Brunt.
- 53': Attempt blocked. Charlie McNeill (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Barry Bannan.
- 54': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Max Cleworth.
- 54': Attempt blocked. Svante Ingelsson (Sheffield Wednesday) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Barry Bannan with a cross.
- 55': Attempt blocked. Iké Ugbo (Sheffield Wednesday) header from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Svante Ingelsson with a cross.
- 55': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Lewis Brunt.
- 58': Delay in match because of an injury Kieffer Moore (Wrexham).
- 59': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 60': Foul by Max Lowe (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 60': Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 61': Attempt saved. Iké Ugbo (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Danny Ward (Wrexham). Assisted by Bailey Cadamarteri.
- 62': Delay in match because of an injury Charlie McNeill (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 62': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 63': Goal! Wrexham 2, Sheffield Wednesday 1. Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
- 65': Attempt blocked. Svante Ingelsson (Sheffield Wednesday) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Liam Palmer with a cross.
- 66': Foul by Liam Palmer (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 66': Lewis O'Brien (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Dominic Iorfa (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Foul by Kieffer Moore (Wrexham).
- 67': Attempt saved. Olaf Kobacki (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal by Danny Ward (Wrexham). Assisted by Barry Bannan.
- 68': Attempt blocked. Iké Ugbo (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Bailey Cadamarteri.
- 68': Attempt missed. Liam Palmer (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Barry Bannan.
- 68': Substitution, Wrexham. Sam Smith replaces Nathan Broadhead.
- 69': Attempt saved. Iké Ugbo (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Danny Ward (Wrexham). Assisted by Svante Ingelsson.
- 71': Foul by Kieffer Moore (Wrexham).
- 71': Yan Valery (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 71': Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 71': Foul by Lewis O'Brien (Wrexham).
- 72': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Lewis Brunt.
- 72': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Danny Ward.
- 73': Attempt missed. Olaf Kobacki (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.
- 74': Offside, Wrexham. Kieffer Moore is caught offside.
- 77': Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Jamal Lowe replaces Iké Ugbo.
- 77': Substitution, Wrexham. Ryan Hardie replaces Kieffer Moore.
- 78': Offside, Wrexham. Sam Smith is caught offside.
- 79': Attempt blocked. Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Svante Ingelsson.
- 80': Foul by James McClean (Wrexham).
- 80': Jamal Lowe (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 81': Goal! Wrexham 2, Sheffield Wednesday 2. Bailey Cadamarteri (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Charlie McNeill.
- 83': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Lewis O'Brien.
- 88': Corner, Wrexham. Conceded by Max Lowe.
- 88': Delay in match because of an injury Liam Palmer (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 89': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 89': Attempt blocked. Jamal Lowe (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Yan Valery with a headed pass.
- 89': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Lewis Brunt.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Sam Smith (Wrexham) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ryan Longman with a cross.
- 90'+1': Corner, Wrexham. Conceded by Dominic Iorfa.
- 90'+2': Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Sean Fusire replaces Barry Bannan.
- 90'+3': Attempt missed. James McClean (Wrexham) header from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ryan Longman with a cross.
- 90'+4': Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Gabriel Otegbayo replaces Olaf Kobacki.
- 90'+6': Attempt saved. Charlie McNeill (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Danny Ward (Wrexham). Assisted by Sean Fusire.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Wrexham 2, Sheffield Wednesday 2.
- 0': Match ends, Wrexham 2, Sheffield Wednesday 2.
Statistics
 SHW |
WXM |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 7 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 4 |
| 9 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 2 | Saves | 5 |
| 53.3 | Possession | 46.7 |
| 21 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 337 | Accurate Passes | 299 |
| 431 | Passes | 379 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 6 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 17 | Crosses | 17 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 58 | Long Balls | 66 |
| 20 | Accurate Long Balls | 31 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 11 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 12 | Effective Tackles | 15 |
| 16 | Tackles | 21 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 4 | Interceptions | 10 |
| 17 | Effective Clearances | 38 |
| 17 | Clearances | 38 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: SToK Cae Ras
Location: Wrexham, Wales
Attendance: 10,628
Venue: SToK Cae Ras
Location: Wrexham, Wales
Attendance: 10,628
EFL Championship Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 4 | +6 | 12 |
| 2 | West Bromwich Albion | 4 | +3 | 10 |
| 3 | Stoke City | 4 | +5 | 9 |
| 4 | Leicester City | 4 | +3 | 9 |
Line-Ups
Wrexham (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 21 | Danny Ward (GK) |
| 6 | Conor Coady |
| 3 | Lewis Brunt |
| 4 | Max Cleworth |
| 27 | Lewis O'Brien |
| 15 | George Dobson |
| 37 | Matty James |
| 7 | James McClean |
| 47 | Ryan Longman |
| 19 | Kieffer Moore |
| 33 | Nathan Broadhead |
Sheffield Wednesday (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Ethan Horvath (GK) |
| 6 | Dominic Iorfa |
| 3 | Max Lowe |
| 7 | Yan Valery |
| 10 | Barry Bannan |
| 8 | Svante Ingelsson |
| 17 | Charlie McNeill |
| 19 | Olaf Kobacki |
| 2 | Liam Palmer |
| 11 | Ike Ugbo |
| 18 | Bailey-Tye Cadamarteri |
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