Wrexham 2-1 Portsmouth
Updated
Wrexham won: Wrexham 2-1 Portsmouth in the Championship (Round 34) on Tue, 24 Feb 2026 at STōK Cae Ras, Wrexham (Wrecsam). Wrexham goals: Sam Smith 23', Max Cleworth 39'. Portsmouth goals: Zak Swanson 49'. Expected goals: 0.65-0.58. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Max Cleworth (8.2).
Match report
Wrexham beat Portsmouth 2-1
Wrexham squeezed past Portsmouth 2-1 at STōK Cae Ras on Tuesday 24 February in the Championship.
Sam Smith put Wrexham ahead on 23' (1-0), Max Cleworth made it 2-0 on 39' and Zak Swanson pulled one back for Portsmouth on 49' (2-1).
Wrexham had 40% of the ball, shots were 10-9 (5-1 on target) and expected goals finished 0.65-0.58.
Max Cleworth (Wrexham) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 10,499. Referee: Tom Reeves.
Match stats
| Wrexham | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.65 | 0.58 |
| Total shots | 10 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 13 | 27 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 262 (80%) | 401 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 3 | 15 |
| Total shots | 10 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 8 |
Lineups
Wrexham (3-4-2-1): Arthur Okonkwo, Max Cleworth, Dominic Hyam, Callum Doyle, Issa Kaboré, George Dobson, Lewis O'Brien, George Thomason, Josh Windass, Nathan Broadhead, Sam Smith
Portsmouth (4-2-3-1): Nicolas Schmid, Terry Devlin, Regan Poole, Connor Ogilvie, Zak Swanson, Marlon Pack, Ebou Adams, Gustavo Caballero, John Swift, Millenic Alli, Colby Bishop
Key events
- 23' · Goal · Sam Smith (Wrexham)
- 30' · Yellow card · Regan Poole (Portsmouth)
- 39' · Goal · Max Cleworth (Wrexham)
- 42' · Substitution · Adrian Segecic for John Swift (Portsmouth)
- 46' · Substitution · Harvey Blair for Gustavo Caballero (Portsmouth)
- 49' · Goal · Zak Swanson (Portsmouth)
- 67' · Substitution · Kieffer Moore for Sam Smith (Wrexham)
- 68' · Substitution · Oliver Rathbone for Josh Windass (Wrexham)
- 79' · Substitution · Ibane Bowat for Zak Swanson (Portsmouth)
- 79' · Substitution · Conor Chaplin for Ebou Adams (Portsmouth)
- 88' · Substitution · Zak Vyner for Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham)
- 88' · Substitution · Madiodio Dia for Regan Poole (Portsmouth)
All-time head-to-head
2 league meetings since 2025: Wrexham 1, draws 1, Portsmouth 0.
Questions
Who won Wrexham vs Portsmouth?
Wrexham won, 2-1 (Championship) on Tue, 24 Feb 2026.
When and where is Wrexham vs Portsmouth?
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 19:45 UTC at STōK Cae Ras, Wrexham (Wrecsam), Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between Wrexham and Portsmouth?
In 2 league meetings since 2025: Wrexham 1 wins, 1 draws, Portsmouth 0 wins (goals 2-1).