Wrexham 3-0 Burton Albion
Updated
Wrexham won: Wrexham 3-0 Burton Albion in the League One (Round 41) on Sat, 5 Apr 2025 at STōK Cae Ras, Wrexham (Wrecsam). Wrexham goals: Steven Fletcher 71' (pen), Sam Smith 74', Jack Marriott 87'. Sent off: Charlie Webster (11'). Expected goals: 2.61-0.46. Possession: 71-29. Player of the match: Sam Smith (8.6).
Match report
Wrexham rout Burton Albion 3-0
Wrexham swept aside Burton Albion 3-0 at STōK Cae Ras on Saturday 5 April in the League One.
Steven Fletcher put Wrexham ahead from the penalty spot on 71' (1-0), Sam Smith made it 2-0 on 74' and Jack Marriott made it 3-0 on 87'.
Charlie Webster (Burton Albion) was sent off on 11'.
Wrexham had 71% of the ball, shots were 23-3 (5-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.61-0.46. Wrexham were the better side on chances, too.
Sam Smith (Wrexham) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 12,829. Referee: Seb Stockbridge.
Match stats
| Wrexham | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 71 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.61 | 0.46 |
| Total shots | 23 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 35 | 7 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 458 (86%) | 136 (61%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total shots | 23 | 3 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 0 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 2 |
Lineups
Wrexham (3-5-1-1): Arthur Okonkwo, Max Cleworth, Eoghan O'Connell, Lewis Brunt, Ryan Longman, George Dobson, Matthew James, Oliver Rathbone, James McClean, Jay Rodriguez, Sam Smith
Burton Albion (3-4-3): Max Crocombe, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Jack Armer, Jason Sraha, Kyran Lofthouse, John McKiernan, Kgaogelo Chauke, Owen Dodgson, Charlie Webster, Rumarn Burrell, Julian Larsson
Key events
- 11' · Red card · Charlie Webster (Burton Albion)
- 33' · Yellow card · Oliver Rathbone (Wrexham)
- 34' · Substitution · Steven Fletcher for Jay Rodriguez (Wrexham)
- 46' · Substitution · Ryan Barnett for James McClean (Wrexham)
- 46' · Substitution · Elliot Lee for George Dobson (Wrexham)
- 49' · Yellow card · Owen Dodgson (Burton Albion)
- 62' · Substitution · Dylan Williams for John McKiernan (Burton Albion)
- 71' · Goal · Steven Fletcher (Wrexham)
- 74' · Goal · Sam Smith (Wrexham)
- 77' · Substitution · Jack Marriott for Sam Smith (Wrexham)
- 78' · Substitution · Fabio Tavares for Rumarn Burrell (Burton Albion)
- 79' · Substitution · Anthony Forde for Julian Larsson (Burton Albion)
- 85' · Substitution · Tomas Kalinauskas for Jack Armer (Burton Albion)
- 87' · Goal · Jack Marriott (Wrexham)
- 90' · Yellow card · Max Crocombe (Burton Albion)
All-time head-to-head
4 league meetings since 2008: Wrexham 2, draws 0, Burton Albion 2.
Questions
Who won Wrexham vs Burton Albion?
Wrexham won, 3-0 (League One) on Sat, 5 Apr 2025.
When and where is Wrexham vs Burton Albion?
Sat, 5 Apr 2025, 11:30 UTC at STōK Cae Ras, Wrexham (Wrecsam), League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Wrexham and Burton Albion?
In 4 league meetings since 2008: Wrexham 2 wins, 0 draws, Burton Albion 2 wins (goals 5-3).