Wrexham 2-1 Blackpool
Updated
Wrexham won: Wrexham 2-1 Blackpool in the League One (Round 22) on Thu, 26 Dec 2024 at STōK Cae Ras, Wrexham (Wrecsam). Wrexham goals: Paul Mullin 24', Steven Fletcher 88' (pen). Blackpool goals: Ashley Fletcher 3'. Expected goals: 1.71-0.82. Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: Eoghan O'Connell (8.7).
Match report
Wrexham beat Blackpool 2-1
Wrexham came from behind to beat Blackpool 2-1 at STōK Cae Ras on Thursday 26 December in the League One.
Ashley Fletcher put Blackpool ahead on 3' (0-1), Paul Mullin levelled for Wrexham on 24' (1-1) and Steven Fletcher restored Wrexham's lead from the penalty spot on 88' (2-1).
Steven Fletcher's 88' strike proved decisive.
Wrexham had 54% of the ball, shots were 19-8 (4-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.71-0.82.
Eoghan O'Connell (Wrexham) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 13,313. Referee: Ruebyn Ricardo.
Match stats
| Wrexham | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.71 | 0.82 |
| Total shots | 19 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 13 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 333 (76%) | 294 (74%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 1 |
| Total shots | 19 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 9 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 7 |
Lineups
Wrexham (5-3-2): Mark Howard, Max Cleworth, Eoghan O'Connell, Lewis Brunt, Ryan Barnett, James McClean, Andy Cannon, Matthew James, Oliver Rathbone, Ollie Palmer, Paul Mullin
Blackpool (4-4-2): Harry Tyrer, Odel Offiah, Matthew Pennington, Oliver Casey, James Husband, Rob Apter, Lee Evans, Albie Morgan, Hayden Coulson, Ashley Fletcher, Kyle Joseph
Key events
- 3' · Goal · Ashley Fletcher (Blackpool)
- 24' · Goal · Paul Mullin (Wrexham)
- 65' · Substitution · Steven Fletcher for Ollie Palmer (Wrexham)
- 79' · Substitution · Jordan Rhodes for Ashley Fletcher (Blackpool)
- 79' · Substitution · Sonny Carey for Hayden Coulson (Blackpool)
- 79' · Substitution · George Dobson for Andy Cannon (Wrexham)
- 84' · Substitution · Mo Faal for Paul Mullin (Wrexham)
- 87' · Yellow card · James Husband (Blackpool)
- 88' · Goal · Steven Fletcher (Wrexham)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Dominic Ballard for Rob Apter (Blackpool)
All-time head-to-head
22 league meetings since 1993: Wrexham 6, draws 6, Blackpool 10.
Questions
Who won Wrexham vs Blackpool?
Wrexham won, 2-1 (League One) on Thu, 26 Dec 2024.
When and where is Wrexham vs Blackpool?
Thu, 26 Dec 2024, 15:00 UTC at STōK Cae Ras, Wrexham (Wrecsam), League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Wrexham and Blackpool?
In 22 league meetings since 1993: Wrexham 6 wins, 6 draws, Blackpool 10 wins (goals 31-39).