Wrexham 2-1 Preston
Updated
Wrexham won: Wrexham 2-1 Preston in the Championship (Round 24) on Mon, 29 Dec 2025 at STōK Cae Ras, Wrexham (Wrecsam). Wrexham goals: Nathan Broadhead 39', Oliver Rathbone 77'. Preston goals: Alfie Devine 84'. Expected goals: 2.53-1.07. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Nathan Broadhead (8.3).
Match report
Wrexham beat Preston 2-1
Wrexham edged Preston 2-1 at STōK Cae Ras on Monday 29 December in the Championship.
Nathan Broadhead put Wrexham ahead on 39' (1-0), Oliver Rathbone made it 2-0 on 77' and Alfie Devine pulled one back for Preston on 84' (2-1).
Wrexham had 46% of the ball, shots were 14-13 (6-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.53-1.07. Wrexham were the better side on chances, too.
Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 10,616. Referee: Ruebyn Ricardo.
Match stats
| Wrexham | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.53 | 1.07 |
| Total shots | 14 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 26 |
| Big chances | 5 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 317 (78%) | 387 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total shots | 14 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 9 |
Lineups
Wrexham (3-4-2-1): Arthur Okonkwo, Max Cleworth, Dominic Hyam, Callum Doyle, Ryan Longman, Ben Sheaf, Matthew James, George Thomason, Nathan Broadhead, Josh Windass, Kieffer Moore
Preston (3-4-2-1): Daniel Iversen, Jordan Storey, Liam Lindsay, Odel Offiah, Brad Potts, Harrison Armstrong, Ben Whiteman, Thierry Small, Mads Frøkjær-Jensen, Alfie Devine, Daniel Jebbison
Key events
- 39' · Goal · Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham)
- 46' · Substitution · Sam Smith for Kieffer Moore (Wrexham)
- 59' · Substitution · Pol Valentin for Brad Potts (Preston)
- 64' · Substitution · Michael Smith for Mads Frøkjær-Jensen (Preston)
- 70' · Substitution · George Dobson for Ben Sheaf (Wrexham)
- 70' · Substitution · Oliver Rathbone for Josh Windass (Wrexham)
- 77' · Goal · Oliver Rathbone (Wrexham)
- 78' · Substitution · Jamal Lewis for Harrison Armstrong (Preston)
- 78' · Substitution · Will Keane for Daniel Jebbison (Preston)
- 79' · Substitution · Alistair McCann for Liam Lindsay (Preston)
- 84' · Goal · Alfie Devine (Preston)
- 86' · Substitution · Jay Rodriguez for Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham)
All-time head-to-head
11 league meetings since 1996: Wrexham 4, draws 3, Preston 4.
Questions
Who won Wrexham vs Preston?
Wrexham won, 2-1 (Championship) on Mon, 29 Dec 2025.
When and where is Wrexham vs Preston?
Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 19:45 UTC at STōK Cae Ras, Wrexham (Wrecsam), Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between Wrexham and Preston?
In 11 league meetings since 1996: Wrexham 4 wins, 3 draws, Preston 4 wins (goals 11-14).