Derby 1-2 Wrexham
Updated
Wrexham won: Derby 1-2 Wrexham in the Championship (Round 26) on Sun, 4 Jan 2026 at Pride Park Stadium, Derby. Derby goals: Ben Brereton Diaz 34'. Wrexham goals: Sam Smith 25', Matthew James 48'. Expected goals: 1.35-1.00. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Matthew James (8.5).
Match report
Wrexham beat Derby 2-1
Wrexham edged Derby 2-1 away from home at Pride Park Stadium on Sunday 4 January in the Championship.
Sam Smith put Wrexham ahead on 25' (0-1), Ben Brereton Diaz levelled for Derby on 34' (1-1) and Matthew James restored Wrexham's lead on 48' (1-2).
Derby had 52% of the ball, shots were 13-11 (5-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.35-1.00.
Matthew James (Wrexham) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 29,939. Referee: Matthew Corlett.
Match stats
| Derby | Wrexham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.35 | 1.00 |
| Total shots | 13 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 38 | 10 |
| Big chances | 2 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 351 (81%) | 327 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 12 | 2 |
| Total shots | 13 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 6 |
Lineups
Derby (3-4-2-1): Jacob Widell Zetterström, Sondre Klingen Langås, Dion Sanderson, Matthew Clarke, Joe Ward, Liam Thompson, Bobby Clark, Callum Elder, Ben Brereton Diaz, Patrick Agyemang, Rhian Brewster
Wrexham (3-1-4-2): Arthur Okonkwo, Max Cleworth, Dominic Hyam, Callum Doyle, Matthew James, Ryan Longman, Josh Windass, Ben Sheaf, George Thomason, Nathan Broadhead, Sam Smith
Key events
- 25' · Goal · Sam Smith (Wrexham)
- 30' · Yellow card · Max Cleworth (Wrexham)
- 34' · Goal · Ben Brereton Diaz (Derby)
- 48' · Goal · Matthew James (Wrexham)
- 60' · Substitution · Lars-Jørgen Salvesen for Rhian Brewster (Derby)
- 60' · Substitution · Andreas Weimann for Patrick Agyemang (Derby)
- 60' · Substitution · Lewis Travis for Liam Thompson (Derby)
- 60' · Substitution · Corey Blackett-Taylor for Callum Elder (Derby)
- 66' · Substitution · Oliver Rathbone for Josh Windass (Wrexham)
- 69' · Yellow card · Matthew James (Wrexham)
- 73' · Yellow card · Dion Sanderson (Derby)
- 75' · Substitution · Lewis O'Brien for Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham)
- 81' · Substitution · Kayden Jackson for Dion Sanderson (Derby)
- 90' · Substitution · Jay Rodriguez for Sam Smith (Wrexham)
- 90' · Substitution · Liberato Cacace for George Thomason (Wrexham)
All-time head-to-head
3 league meetings since 2025: Derby 0, draws 2, Wrexham 1.
Questions
Who won Derby vs Wrexham?
Wrexham won, 1-2 (Championship) on Sun, 4 Jan 2026.
When and where is Derby vs Wrexham?
Sun, 4 Jan 2026, 15:00 UTC at Pride Park Stadium, Derby, Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between Derby and Wrexham?
In 3 league meetings since 2025: Derby 0 wins, 2 draws, Wrexham 1 wins (goals 3-4).