Preston 2-3 Wrexham
Updated
Wrexham won: Preston 2-3 Wrexham in the EFL Cup (Round 2) on Tue, 26 Aug 2025 at Deepdale, Preston. Preston goals: Lewis Dobbin 7', Liam Lindsay 32'. Wrexham goals: Ryan Hardie 11', Harry Ashfield 59', Kieffer Moore 90'+2. Expected goals: 1.12-1.26. Possession: 53-47. Player of the match: Harry Ashfield (8).
Match report
Wrexham beat Preston 3-2
Wrexham came from behind to beat Preston 3-2 away from home at Deepdale on Tuesday 26 August in EFL Cup.
Lewis Dobbin put Preston ahead on 7' (1-0), Ryan Hardie levelled for Wrexham on 11' (1-1), Liam Lindsay restored Preston's lead on 32' (2-1), Harry Ashfield levelled for Wrexham on 59' (2-2) and Kieffer Moore restored Wrexham's lead on 90+2' (2-3).
Kieffer Moore's 90+2' strike proved decisive.
Preston had 53% of the ball, shots were 14-11 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.12-1.26.
Harry Ashfield (Wrexham) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 12,350. Referee: Adam Herczeg.
Match stats
| Preston | Wrexham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 53 | 47 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.12 | 1.26 |
| Total shots | 14 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 13 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 392 (86%) | 345 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total shots | 14 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 6 |
Lineups
Preston (3-1-4-2): Jack Walton, Odel Offiah, Liam Lindsay, Andrew Hughes, Pol Valentin, Theo Carroll, Stefan Thordarson, Alfie Devine, Andrija Vukcevic, Lewis Dobbin, Daniel Jebbison
Wrexham (3-5-2): Arthur Okonkwo, Eoghan O'Connell, Dan Scarr, Ryan Barnett, Callum Doyle, Harry Ashfield, Elliot Lee, George Evans, Jacob Mendy, Sam Smith, Ryan Hardie
Key events
- 7' · Goal · Lewis Dobbin (Preston)
- 11' · Goal · Ryan Hardie (Wrexham)
- 32' · Goal · Liam Lindsay (Preston)
- 46' · Substitution · Michael Smith for Lewis Dobbin (Preston)
- 59' · Goal · Harry Ashfield (Wrexham)
- 60' · Substitution · Lewis Brunt for Callum Doyle (Wrexham)
- 60' · Substitution · George Dobson for George Evans (Wrexham)
- 60' · Substitution · Ryan Longman for Jacob Mendy (Wrexham)
- 61' · Substitution · Jordan Storey for Pol Valentin (Preston)
- 61' · Substitution · Milutin Osmajic for Daniel Jebbison (Preston)
- 71' · Substitution · Ben Whiteman for Milutin Osmajic (Preston)
- 75' · Substitution · Thierry Small for Andrew Hughes (Preston)
- 78' · Substitution · Lewis O'Brien for Harry Ashfield (Wrexham)
- 79' · Substitution · Kieffer Moore for Sam Smith (Wrexham)
- 82' · Yellow card · Andrija Vukcevic (Preston)
- 85' · Yellow card · Elliot Lee (Wrexham)
- 90'+2 · Goal · Kieffer Moore (Wrexham)
All-time head-to-head
11 league meetings since 1996: Preston 4, draws 3, Wrexham 4.
Questions
Who won Preston vs Wrexham?
Wrexham won, 2-3 (EFL Cup) on Tue, 26 Aug 2025.
When and where is Preston vs Wrexham?
Tue, 26 Aug 2025, 18:45 UTC at Deepdale, Preston, EFL Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Preston and Wrexham?
In 11 league meetings since 1996: Preston 4 wins, 3 draws, Wrexham 4 wins (goals 14-11).