Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Wrexham AFC vs Sheffield United FC, FA Cup 2022-23 ROUND 4

FA Cup · 2022-23
Sun 29 Jan 2023 · 16:30 UTC Racecourse Ground HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Wrexham AFC vs Sheffield United FC — FA Cup at Racecourse Ground.

Head-to-Head

2
1
1
Wrexham AFC 4 games · Avg 5.3 goals Sheffield United FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Jan Sheffield United FC H 3–3 D
07 Jan Coventry City FC A 4–3 W
26 Nov Farnborough FC H 4–1 W
06 Nov Oldham Athletic AFC H 3–0 W
06 Nov Harrogate Town AFC A 1–2 L
19 Oct Marine AFC H 2–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Jan Wrexham AFC A 3–3 D
20 Jan Hull City AFC H 1–0 W
14 Jan Stoke City FC H 3–1 W
07 Jan Millwall FC A 2–0 W
02 Jan Queens Park Rangers FC A 1–1 D
29 Dec Blackpool FC A 2–1 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
Wrexham AFC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Wrexham AFC is hosting Sheffield United FC for another epic battle.
  • 2' Oliver McBurnie does the damage! The net is bulging and Sheffield United FC surge ahead!
  • 5' Jordan Tunnicliffe makes way for Max Cleworth at the 5 minute mark. A tactical switch from Wrexham AFC.
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 11' A change in the Wrexham AFC ranks — Aaron Hayden exits the field as Jamie Jones enters on 11.
  • 16' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 21' 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.
  • 26' The 36-year-old Ben Tozer has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 31' Wrexham AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sheffield United FC backline.
  • 36' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 41' The home supporters are growing impatient. Wrexham AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for John Egan on 45.
  • 46' Time for substitution for Sheffield United FC. James McAtee is replaced by Max Lowe.
  • 50' Brilliant from the ! Jamie Jones makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 50.
  • 55' It is a cagey affair so far. Wrexham AFC in their trying to find a way past Sheffield United FC's compact .
  • 56' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Luke Young.
  • 57' Ben Osborn makes way for Iliman Ndiaye at the 57 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sheffield United FC.
  • 58' Another substitution for Sheffield United FC to replace Oliver McBurnie by Billy Sharp on 58 minute.
  • 61' What a moment for Thomas O'Connor! That strike on 61 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 64' Callum McFadzean was booked on 64.
  • 65' GOAL! Oliver Norwood fires home to make it 2-2!
  • 70' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ben Osborn, as he is very good at scoring at Racecourse Ground with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 71' Daniel Jebbison picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 72' That is a Yellow card for Wrexham AFC. Ben Tozer will be fuming at that decision.
  • 75' A tactical swap from Wrexham AFC — Sam Dalby on, Callum McFadzean off on 75 minutes.
  • 80' Wrexham AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 80.
  • 85' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 86' Paul Mullin is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the midfielder.
  • 87' Ismaila Cheick Coulibaly gets the nod from Sheffield United FC. He replaces Anel Ahmedhodzic and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' Jayden Bogle picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.99 Wrexham AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.69 Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for: Wrexham AFC or Sheffield United FC 76% + Both teams to score 70%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Wrexham AFC44% Draw24% Sheffield United FC32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes70% 0% No30%
Avg goals/match: 3.68
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 70%
30%
± 3.5 49%
51%
± 4.5 31%
69%

Double Chance

Wrexham AFC or Draw
68%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
56%
Wrexham AFC or Sheffield United FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Wrexham AFC34% Draw40% Sheffield United FC26%
Actual: Sheffield United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–3 not predicted
3 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
6.8%
3 – 1
5.4%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 0
3.8%
2 – 3
3.8%
0 – 1
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Wrexham AFC

Handicap Wrexham AFC covers Push Sheffield United FC covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 13% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 19% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 16% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 10% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Wrexham AFC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.