Wrexham vs Sheffield United, 2025-26 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League ChampionshipWrexham come back from two goals down to beat Sheffield United 5-3
Wrexham come back from two goals down to beat Sheffield United 5-3
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Attempt missed. Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Sam McCallum with a cross.
- 4': Attempt saved. Callum Doyle (Wrexham) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United). Assisted by Josh Windass.
- 7': Goal! Wrexham 0, Sheffield United 1. Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Femi Seriki with a cross.
- 9': Own Goal by Tyler Bindon, Sheffield United. Wrexham 1, Sheffield United 1.
- 13': Attempt blocked. Matty James (Wrexham) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Nathan Broadhead.
- 15': Attempt blocked. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Callum O'Hare.
- 15': Goal! Wrexham 1, Sheffield United 2. Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Femi Seriki with a cross.
- 20': Attempt missed. Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Gustavo Hamer.
- 20': Foul by Tyler Bindon (Sheffield United).
- 20': Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 21': Attempt missed. Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right from a direct free kick.
- 23': Corner, Wrexham. Conceded by Tyler Bindon.
- 23': Attempt blocked. Max Cleworth (Wrexham) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by George Thomason with a cross.
- 24': Goal! Wrexham 1, Sheffield United 3. Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) header from very close range to the bottom left corner.
- 27': Attempt blocked. Ben Sheaf (Wrexham) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Josh Windass.
- 27': Corner, Wrexham. Conceded by Japhet Tanganga.
- 28': Goal! Wrexham 2, Sheffield United 3. Kieffer Moore (Wrexham) header from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by George Thomason with a cross following a corner.
- 29': Attempt saved. Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Arthur Okonkwo (Wrexham).
- 30': Foul by Femi Seriki (Sheffield United).
- 30': George Thomason (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 32': Foul by Ryan Longman (Wrexham).
- 32': Sam McCallum (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 34': Corner, Wrexham. Conceded by Tyler Bindon.
- 35': Offside, Wrexham. Kieffer Moore is caught offside.
- 38': Offside, Wrexham. Kieffer Moore is caught offside.
- 39': Foul by Jairo Riedewald (Sheffield United).
- 39': Josh Windass (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Corner, Wrexham. Conceded by Oliver Arblaster.
- 40': Attempt blocked. Dominic Hyam (Wrexham) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ben Sheaf with a cross.
- 40': Foul by Josh Windass (Wrexham).
- 40': Sam McCallum (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Handball by Jairo Riedewald (Sheffield United).
- 42': Offside, Wrexham. Josh Windass is caught offside.
- 44': Attempt saved. Tahith Chong (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Arthur Okonkwo (Wrexham). Assisted by Patrick Bamford.
- 44': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Arthur Okonkwo.
- 45': Ben Sheaf (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Foul by Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United).
- 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Wrexham 2, Sheffield United 3.
- 45': Second Half begins Wrexham 2, Sheffield United 3.
- 48': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Dominic Hyam.
- 49': Attempt missed. Tyler Bindon (Sheffield United) header from the left side of the six yard box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Gustavo Hamer with a cross following a corner.
- 51': Goal! Wrexham 3, Sheffield United 3. Ryan Longman (Wrexham) header from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by George Thomason with a cross.
- 54': Attempt saved. Josh Windass (Wrexham) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United). Assisted by Nathan Broadhead.
- 54': Attempt missed. Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right following a fast break.
- 55': Foul by Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United).
- 55': Kieffer Moore (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': Corner, Wrexham. Conceded by Sam McCallum.
- 61': Ben Sheaf (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 61': Dangerous play by Jairo Riedewald (Sheffield United).
- 63': Substitution, Sheffield United. Harrison Burrows replaces Tahith Chong.
- 65': Ben Sheaf (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 65': Foul by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).
- 65': Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 67': Foul by Ryan Longman (Wrexham).
- 67': Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 67': Ryan Longman (Wrexham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 68': Attempt saved. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Arthur Okonkwo (Wrexham).
- 68': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Arthur Okonkwo.
- 69': Attempt missed. Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Sam McCallum with a headed pass following a corner.
- 69': Foul by Tyler Bindon (Sheffield United).
- 69': Max Cleworth (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Attempt blocked. Callum Doyle (Wrexham) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ben Sheaf.
- 70': Corner, Wrexham. Conceded by Oliver Arblaster.
- 71': Attempt blocked. Dominic Hyam (Wrexham) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by George Thomason with a cross.
- 71': Attempt blocked. Kieffer Moore (Wrexham) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Nathan Broadhead with a through ball.
- 71': Corner, Wrexham. Conceded by Oliver Arblaster.
- 72': Attempt saved. Callum Doyle (Wrexham) header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United). Assisted by Matty James with a cross.
- 72': Attempt missed. Ben Sheaf (Wrexham) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 72': Attempt blocked. Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Max Cleworth.
- 72': Offside, Wrexham. Callum Doyle is caught offside.
- 72': Substitution, Sheffield United. Tyrese Campbell replaces Patrick Bamford.
- 72': Substitution, Sheffield United. Djibril Soumaré replaces Jairo Riedewald.
- 76': Goal! Wrexham 4, Sheffield United 3. Kieffer Moore (Wrexham) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Nathan Broadhead with a through ball.
- 77': Femi Seriki (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 77': Foul by George Thomason (Wrexham).
- 79': Attempt saved. Oliver Arblaster (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal by Arthur Okonkwo (Wrexham). Assisted by Gustavo Hamer.
- 79': Foul by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).
- 79': Matty James (Wrexham) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 80': Penalty Wrexham. George Thomason draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 80': Penalty conceded by Tyler Bindon (Sheffield United) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 80': Tyler Bindon (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 81': Goal! Wrexham 5, Sheffield United 3. Josh Windass (Wrexham) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
- 82': Substitution, Wrexham. Sam Smith replaces Kieffer Moore.
- 82': Substitution, Sheffield United. Danny Ings replaces Sam McCallum.
- 82': Substitution, Sheffield United. Andre Brooks replaces Callum O'Hare.
- 85': Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Foul by George Thomason (Wrexham).
- 85': Substitution, Wrexham. Oliver Rathbone replaces Nathan Broadhead.
- 86': Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 86': Foul by George Thomason (Wrexham).
- 88': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Dominic Hyam.
- 89': Foul by Tyler Bindon (Sheffield United).
- 89': Max Cleworth (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Wrexham. Jay Rodriguez replaces Josh Windass.
- 90'+2': Djibril Soumaré (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Foul by Jay Rodriguez (Wrexham).
- 90'+2': Offside, Wrexham. Oliver Rathbone is caught offside.
- 90'+3': Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United) hits the bar with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Andre Brooks.
- 90'+3': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Max Cleworth.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Wrexham 5, Sheffield United 3.
- 0': Match ends, Wrexham 5, Sheffield United 3.
Statistics
SHU |
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|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 7 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 5 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 3 | Saves | 4 |
| 46 | Possession | 54 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 18 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 8 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 319 | Accurate Passes | 410 |
| 422 | Passes | 495 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 7 | Accurate Crosses | 8 |
| 17 | Crosses | 21 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 75 | Long Balls | 62 |
| 20 | Accurate Long Balls | 24 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 7 |
| 7 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 10 | Tackles | 14 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 14 | Interceptions | 6 |
| 17 | Effective Clearances | 40 |
| 17 | Clearances | 40 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: STōK Cae Ras
Location: Wrexham, Wales
Attendance: 10,611
Venue: STōK Cae Ras
Location: Wrexham, Wales
Attendance: 10,611
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City | 23 | +31 | 51 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 23 | +9 | 43 |
| 3 | Ipswich Town | 23 | +15 | 38 |
| 4 | Hull City | 23 | +2 | 38 |
Line-Ups
Wrexham (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arthur Okonkwo (GK) |
| 5 | Dominic Hyam |
| 2 | Callum Doyle |
| 4 | Max Cleworth |
| 18 | Ben Sheaf |
| 37 | Matty James |
| 14 | George Thomason |
| 47 | Ryan Longman |
| 19 | Kieffer Moore |
| 33 | Nathan Broadhead |
| 10 | Josh Windass |
Sheffield United (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Cooper (GK) |
| 6 | Tyler Bindon |
| 2 | Japhet Tanganga |
| 3 | Sam McCallum |
| 38 | Femi Seriki |
| 10 | Callum O'Hare |
| 44 | Jairo Riedewald |
| 4 | Oliver Arblaster |
| 45 | Patrick Bamford |
| 8 | Gustavo Hamer |
| 24 | Tahith Chong |
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