Wrexham 1-0 Rotherham
Updated
Wrexham won: Wrexham 1-0 Rotherham in the League One (Round 36) on Sat, 8 Mar 2025 at STōK Cae Ras, Wrexham (Wrecsam). Wrexham goals: Sam Smith 48'. Expected goals: 0.59-0.75. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Arthur Okonkwo (8.7).
Match report
Wrexham beat Rotherham 1-0
Wrexham squeezed past Rotherham 1-0 at STōK Cae Ras on Saturday 8 March in the League One.
Sam Smith put Wrexham ahead on 48' (1-0).
Wrexham had 45% of the ball, shots were 10-11 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 0.59-0.75.
Arthur Okonkwo (Wrexham) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 13,245. Referee: Jeremy Simpson.
Match stats
| Wrexham | Rotherham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.59 | 0.75 |
| Total shots | 10 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 11 | 22 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 192 (65%) | 227 (65%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 2 | 7 |
| Total shots | 10 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 4 |
Lineups
Wrexham (3-5-1-1): Arthur Okonkwo, Max Cleworth, Eoghan O'Connell, Thomas O'Connor, Ryan Longman, Oliver Rathbone, Matthew James, Elliot Lee, Sebastian Revan, Jay Rodriguez, Sam Smith
Rotherham (4-3-1-2): Dillon Phillips, Shaun McWilliams, Hakeem Odoffin, Cameron Humphreys, Reece James, Louie Sibley, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, Joe Powell, Mallik Wilks, Jonson Clarke-Harris, Sam Nombe
Key events
- 48' · Goal · Sam Smith (Wrexham)
- 65' · Substitution · James McClean for Elliot Lee (Wrexham)
- 65' · Substitution · Steven Fletcher for Jay Rodriguez (Wrexham)
- 66' · Substitution · Andre Green for Louie Sibley (Rotherham)
- 66' · Substitution · Joshua Kayode for Jonson Clarke-Harris (Rotherham)
- 71' · Substitution · George Evans for Oliver Rathbone (Wrexham)
- 82' · Yellow card · Mallik Wilks (Rotherham)
- 87' · Substitution · Jack Marriott for Sam Smith (Wrexham)
- 87' · Substitution · Jack Holmes for Mallik Wilks (Rotherham)
- 88' · Substitution · Joe Rafferty for Joe Powell (Rotherham)
All-time head-to-head
14 league meetings since 1993: Wrexham 7, draws 2, Rotherham 5.
Questions
Who won Wrexham vs Rotherham?
Wrexham won, 1-0 (League One) on Sat, 8 Mar 2025.
When and where is Wrexham vs Rotherham?
Sat, 8 Mar 2025, 15:00 UTC at STōK Cae Ras, Wrexham (Wrecsam), League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Wrexham and Rotherham?
In 14 league meetings since 1993: Wrexham 7 wins, 2 draws, Rotherham 5 wins (goals 20-15).