Wrexham vs Southampton, 2026-27 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League Championship
FT
2 - 1
2 - 1
Wrexham beat Southampton after last-gasp own goal
Wrexham secured a smash-and-grab 2-1 victory against wasteful Southampton courtesy of Keven Schlotterbeck's late own goal.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Attempt missed. Callum O'Hare (Wrexham) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Josh Windass.
- 4': Attempt saved. Callum O'Hare (Wrexham) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Daniel Peretz (Southampton). Assisted by Josh Windass.
- 6': Dominic Hyam (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Foul by Cyle Larin (Southampton).
- 8': Attempt saved. Finn Azaz (Southampton) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Anthony Patterson (Wrexham). Assisted by Kuryu Matsuki.
- 12': Foul by Dominic Hyam (Wrexham).
- 12': Finn Azaz (Southampton) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 14': Foul by Ben Sheaf (Wrexham).
- 14': Léo Scienza (Southampton) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 14': Cyle Larin (Southampton) is shown the yellow card.
- 15': Kieffer Moore (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Foul by Cyle Larin (Southampton).
- 20': Attempt missed. Cyle Larin (Southampton) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is too high.
- 22': Attempt blocked. James Ward-Prowse (Southampton) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Léo Scienza.
- 22': Attempt saved. Cyle Larin (Southampton) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Anthony Patterson (Wrexham). Assisted by Ryan Manning with a cross.
- 23': Attempt missed. Cyle Larin (Southampton) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Ryan Manning with a cross.
- 26': Attempt saved. James Ward-Prowse (Southampton) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Anthony Patterson (Wrexham). Assisted by Finn Azaz.
- 27': Corner, Wrexham. Conceded by Nathan Wood.
- 28': Foul by Issa Kaboré (Wrexham).
- 28': Léo Scienza (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Delay in match because of an injury Léo Scienza (Southampton).
- 30': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 32': Attempt missed. Cyle Larin (Southampton) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Flynn Downes.
- 34': Attempt saved. Kuryu Matsuki (Southampton) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Anthony Patterson (Wrexham). Assisted by Finn Azaz.
- 35': Attempt saved. Callum O'Hare (Wrexham) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top right corner by Daniel Peretz (Southampton). Assisted by Kieffer Moore.
- 35': Corner, Wrexham. Conceded by Daniel Peretz.
- 35': Goal! Wrexham 1, Southampton 0. Kieffer Moore (Wrexham) header from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Benjamin Whiteman with a cross following a corner.
- 37': Offside, Southampton. Kuryu Matsuki is caught offside.
- 40': Handball by Benjamin Whiteman (Wrexham).
- 41': Attempt missed. Keven Schlotterbeck (Southampton) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ryan Manning with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 45': Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Issa Kaboré.
- 45'+1': Attempt missed. Kuryu Matsuki (Southampton) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 45'+1': Attempt missed. Ryan Manning (Southampton) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.
- 45'+2': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Wrexham 1, Southampton 0.
- 45': Substitution, Southampton. Samuel Edozie replaces Léo Scienza because of an injury.
- 45': Second Half begins Wrexham 1, Southampton 0.
- 50': Attempt blocked. James Ward-Prowse (Southampton) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 50': Goal! Wrexham 1, Southampton 1. James Ward-Prowse (Southampton) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Samuel Edozie.
- 55': Kieffer Moore (Wrexham) hits the bar with a left footed shot from more than 35 yards.
- 57': Anthony Patterson (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': Foul by Cyle Larin (Southampton).
- 58': Foul by Dominic Hyam (Wrexham).
- 58': Cyle Larin (Southampton) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 59': Attempt saved. James Ward-Prowse (Southampton) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Anthony Patterson (Wrexham).
- 62': Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Zak Vyner.
- 64': Jacques Ekomié (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Foul by Kuryu Matsuki (Southampton).
- 65': Attempt missed. Ryan Manning (Southampton) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Flynn Downes with a cross.
- 65': Substitution, Wrexham. Matty James replaces Ben Sheaf.
- 66': Foul by Kieffer Moore (Wrexham).
- 66': Flynn Downes (Southampton) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 67': Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Zak Vyner.
- 68': Attempt missed. Keven Schlotterbeck (Southampton) header from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by James Ward-Prowse with a cross following a corner.
- 69': Attempt blocked. Cyle Larin (Southampton) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by James Bree with a cross.
- 69': Kieffer Moore (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Foul by Nathan Wood (Southampton).
- 69': Nathan Wood (Southampton) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 71': Attempt missed. Callum O'Hare (Wrexham) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Josh Windass.
- 72': Substitution, Wrexham. Sam Smith replaces Kieffer Moore.
- 76': Substitution, Southampton. Tom Fellows replaces Kuryu Matsuki.
- 78': Foul by Benjamin Whiteman (Wrexham).
- 78': Finn Azaz (Southampton) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 81': Attempt saved. Josh Windass (Wrexham) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Daniel Peretz (Southampton).
- 82': Attempt blocked. James Bree (Southampton) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Flynn Downes.
- 83': Attempt missed. Sam Smith (Wrexham) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Callum Doyle with a cross.
- 86': Foul by Dominic Hyam (Wrexham).
- 86': Tom Fellows (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Dominic Hyam (Wrexham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 86': Substitution, Southampton. Divin Mubama replaces Cyle Larin.
- 87': Substitution, Wrexham. Lewis O'Brien replaces Josh Windass.
- 87': Attempt saved. Finn Azaz (Southampton) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Anthony Patterson (Wrexham). Assisted by James Ward-Prowse.
- 88': Offside, Southampton. Divin Mubama is caught offside.
- 89': Own Goal by Keven Schlotterbeck, Southampton. Wrexham 2, Southampton 1.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+2': Issa Kaboré (Wrexham) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+2': Foul by Ryan Manning (Southampton).
- 90'+2': Ryan Manning (Southampton) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+2': Substitution, Southampton. Lewis Dobbin replaces James Bree.
- 90'+5': Lewis O'Brien (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+5': Foul by Finn Azaz (Southampton).
- 90'+5': Flynn Downes (Southampton) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Wrexham 2, Southampton 1.
- 0': Match ends, Wrexham 2, Southampton 1.
Statistics
 SOU |
WXM |
|
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 8 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 3 | Saves | 6 |
| 66.8 | Possession | 33.2 |
| 19 | SHOTS | 8 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 598 | Accurate Passes | 257 |
| 660 | Passes | 323 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 7 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 30 | Crosses | 20 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 44 | Long Balls | 58 |
| 27 | Accurate Long Balls | 24 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 5 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 11 | Tackles | 12 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 2 | Interceptions | 8 |
| 21 | Effective Clearances | 34 |
| 21 | Clearances | 34 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: STōK Cae Ras
Location: Wrexham, Wales
Venue: STōK Cae Ras
Location: Wrexham, Wales
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City | 10 | +9 | 23 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 10 | +6 | 21 |
| 3 | Birmingham City | 10 | +6 | 17 |
| 4 | West Bromwich Albion | 10 | +2 | 17 |
Line-Ups
Wrexham (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Anthony Patterson (GK) |
| 5 | Dominic Hyam  |
| 2 | Callum Doyle |
| 26 | Zak Vyner |
| 8 | Benjamin Whiteman |
| 18 | Ben Sheaf |
| 3 | Jacques Ekomie |
| 12 | Issa Kaboré |
| 19 | Kieffer Moore |
| 17 | Callum O'Hare |
| 10 | Josh Windass |
Southampton (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Peretz (GK) |
| 13 | Keven Schlotterbeck |
| 15 | Nathan Wood |
| 3 | Ryan Manning |
| 14 | James Bree |
| 10 | Finn Azaz |
| 30 | James Ward-Prowse |
| 4 | Flynn Downes |
| 9 | Cyle Larin |
| 7 | Léo Scienza |
| 27 | Kuryu Matsuki |
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