Southampton 2-1 Wrexham
Updated
Southampton won: Southampton 2-1 Wrexham in the Championship (Round 1) on Sat, 9 Aug 2025 at St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Hampshire. Southampton goals: Ryan Manning 90', Jack Stephens 90'+6. Wrexham goals: Josh Windass 22' (pen). Expected goals: 4.14-1.88. Possession: 75-25. Player of the match: Jack Stephens (8.4).
Match report
Southampton beat Wrexham 2-1
Southampton came from behind to beat Wrexham 2-1 at St. Mary's Stadium on Saturday 9 August in the Championship.
Josh Windass put Wrexham ahead from the penalty spot on 22' (0-1), Ryan Manning levelled for Southampton on 90' (1-1) and Jack Stephens restored Southampton's lead on 90+6' (2-1).
Jack Stephens's 90+6' strike proved decisive.
Southampton had 75% of the ball, shots were 27-10 (10-2 on target) and expected goals finished 4.14-1.88. Southampton were the better side on chances, too.
Jack Stephens (Southampton) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 30,970. Referee: James Bell.
Match stats
| Southampton | Wrexham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 75 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.14 | 1.88 |
| Total shots | 27 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 45 | 12 |
| Big chances | 4 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 527 (87%) | 130 (64%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total shots | 27 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 22 | 6 |
Lineups
Southampton (3-4-2-1): Gavin Bazunu, Ronnie Edwards, Jack Stephens, Joshua Quarshie, Yukinari Sugawara, Flynn Downes, Shea Charles, Welington, Ryan Fraser, Jay Robinson, Adam Armstrong
Wrexham (3-5-2): Danny Ward, Max Cleworth, Conor Coady, Lewis Brunt, Ryan Barnett, George Dobson, Matthew James, Lewis O'Brien, Liberato Cacace, Josh Windass, Kieffer Moore
Key events
- 22' · Goal · Josh Windass (Wrexham)
- 25' · Yellow card · Max Cleworth (Wrexham)
- 32' · Yellow card · Flynn Downes (Southampton)
- 54' · Substitution · Sam Smith for Kieffer Moore (Wrexham)
- 60' · Substitution · Mateus Fernandes for Yukinari Sugawara (Southampton)
- 60' · Substitution · Damion Downs for Adam Armstrong (Southampton)
- 72' · Substitution · Ryan Manning for Welington (Southampton)
- 72' · Substitution · Cameron Archer for Flynn Downes (Southampton)
- 72' · Substitution · Ryan Hardie for Josh Windass (Wrexham)
- 73' · Substitution · Ryan Longman for Ryan Barnett (Wrexham)
- 80' · Substitution · Ross Stewart for Ronnie Edwards (Southampton)
- 85' · Substitution · James McClean for Liberato Cacace (Wrexham)
- 90' · Goal · Ryan Manning (Southampton)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · James McClean (Wrexham)
- 90'+6 · Goal · Jack Stephens (Southampton)
- 90'+8 · Yellow card · Cameron Archer (Southampton)
All-time head-to-head
3 league meetings since 2025: Southampton 2, draws 0, Wrexham 1.
Questions
Who won Southampton vs Wrexham?
Southampton won, 2-1 (Championship) on Sat, 9 Aug 2025.
When and where is Southampton vs Wrexham?
Sat, 9 Aug 2025, 11:30 UTC at St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Hampshire, Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between Southampton and Wrexham?
In 3 league meetings since 2025: Southampton 2 wins, 0 draws, Wrexham 1 wins (goals 8-4).