Wrexham AFC vs Rotherham United FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Wrexham AFC vs Rotherham United FC — League One at Racecourse Ground.
- Wrexham AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Rotherham United FC 45 games · 41 pts (2025/26)
Jeremy Simpson
Standings
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Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Wrexham AFC is hosting Rotherham United FC for another epic battle.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Cameron Humphreys suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Wrexham AFC that had 114 games and scored 92 goals.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 25' Rotherham United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
- 30' Wrexham AFC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 35' Joe Powell has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 38 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matty James made 344 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 45 minutes.
- 48' What a strike from Sam Smith! The score is 1-0.
- 53' Jonson Clarke-Harris needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 58' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 63' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 65' The whistle greets Elliot Lee as he departs to be replaced by Steven Fletcher.
- 66' Time for substitution for Rotherham United FC. Jonson Clarke-Harris is replaced by Andre Green.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for George Evans. He replaces Oliver Rathbone on 71 minute.
- 76' It’s high time Phil Parkinson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 81' The referee calls foul for Mallik Wilks. He receives a card.
- 86' Rotherham United FC is showing some good football. However, Rotherham United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 87' Jack Marriott is replacing Sam Smith for the Wrexham AFC side.
- 88' Another change for Rotherham United FC made on 88 minute. Joe Powell leaves to be changed by Joe Rafferty.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Wrexham AFC players.
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Wrexham AFC
Starting XI- 37
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16
Jay Rodriguez ↓ James McClean 65'
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28
Sam Smith ↓ Jack Marriott 87'
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20
Oliver Rathbone ↓ George Evans 71'
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38
Elliot Lee ↓ Steven Fletcher 65'
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- 47
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- 23
Bench-
7
James McClean ↑ 65'
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12
George Evans ↑ 71'
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11
Jack Marriott ↑ 87'
- 24
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26
Steven Fletcher ↑ 65'
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Coach Phil ParkinsonRotherham United FC
Starting XI- 8
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7
Joe Powell ↓ Joe Rafferty 88'
- 6
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12
Mallik Wilks ↓ Jack Holmes 87'
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- 17
- 22
- 9
- 24
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15
Louie Sibley ↓ Joshua Kayode 66'
- 25
Bench-
11
Andre Green ↑ 66'
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- 10
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2
Joe Rafferty ↑ 88'
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28
Joshua Kayode ↑ 66'
- 35
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23
Jack Holmes ↑ 87'
Coach Steve Evans -
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