Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Wrexham AFC vs Stoke City FC, Championship 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2025-26
Wrexham AFC
2 – 0
Full Time
Stoke City FC
Sat 18 Apr 2026 · 14:00 UTC Racecourse Ground 10,633 HT 45' · FT 45'
George Thomason 31' 1–0
Josh Windass 33' 2–0
Y 47' Million Manhoef

Overview

Match Preview

Wrexham AFC vs Stoke City FC — Championship at Racecourse Ground.

Match Details

  • Referee Adam Herczeg
  • Assistant 1 Alex James (England)
  • Assistant 2 Sam Lewis (England)
5 games this season 🟨 3.2/game ⚽ 11.8 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Swansea City AFC 8 17
2 West Ham United FC 8 15
3 Middlesbrough FC 8 15
4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 7 14
5 West Bromwich Albion FC 8 14
6 Queens Park Rangers FC 8 13
7 Stoke City FC 8 13
8 Bristol City FC 8 13
9 Charlton Athletic FC 8 12
10 Birmingham City FC 8 11
11 Millwall FC 8 11
12 Lincoln City FC 8 11
13 Southampton FC 8 10
14 Wrexham AFC 8 10
15 Bolton Wanderers FC 8 10
16 Blackburn Rovers FC 8 9
17 Norwich City FC 8 9
18 Sheffield United FC 8 9
19 Portsmouth FC 7 8
20 Watford FC 8 8
21 Cardiff City FC 8 7
22 Derby County FC 8 5
23 Preston North End FC 8 4
24 Burnley FC 8 4

Head-to-Head

1
1
Wrexham AFC 2 games · Avg 1.5 goals Stoke City FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-18 Wrexham AFC 2–0 Stoke City FC 2025-10-18 Stoke City FC 1–0 Wrexham AFC

Recent Form

Wrexham AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Apr Stoke City FC H 2–0 W
12 Apr Birmingham City FC A 0–2 L
07 Apr Southampton FC H 1–5 L
03 Apr West Bromwich Albion FC A 2–2 D
21 Mar Sheffield United FC A 2–1 W
17 Mar Watford FC A 1–3 L
Stoke City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Apr Wrexham AFC A 0–2 L
11 Apr Blackburn Rovers FC H 1–1 D
06 Apr Derby County FC A 0–2 L
03 Apr Sheffield Wednesday FC H 2–0 W
20 Mar Preston North End FC A 1–3 L
14 Mar Watford FC H 3–1 W

Season Stats

Wrexham AFC Stoke City FC
#14 Position #7
10 Points 13
8 Played 8
2 / 4 / 2 W / D / L 4 / 1 / 3
9 Scored 13
12 Conceded 12
-3 GD +1
1.25 PPG 1.63
25% Win % 50%

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
Wrexham AFC this season
25% Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season

Wrexham AFC are 14th (10 pts). Stoke City FC are 7th (13 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Wrexham AFC
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/2
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Stoke City FC
0-15
4/1
16-30
4/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/2
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Wrexham AFC
Kieffer Moore 3 G 1 A
Jacques Ekomie 2 G
Danny Imray 1 G 1 A
Stoke City FC
Ethan Galbraith 4 G 1 A
Eric Bocat 2 G 2 A
Sam Gallagher 2 G 1 A
Justin Devenny 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Wrexham AFC welcome Stoke City FC for this crunch clash at Racecourse Ground.
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ben Pearson, as he is very good at scoring at Racecourse Ground with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 10' Lamine Cisse has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 15' Stoke City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
  • 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Robert Bozenik made 330 appearances and scored 20 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 30' It is a cagey affair so far. Wrexham AFC in their 5-3-2 trying to find a way past Stoke City FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 31' What composure from George Thomason! The England international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 33' GOAL! Josh Windass scores on 33.
  • 38' Ireland international Pijus Otegbayo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 43' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 46' Stoke City FC make a change. Aaron Cresswell trudges off to be replaced by Jesurun Rak-Sakyi on 46 minutes.
  • 47' Million Manhoef has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 47.
  • 52' A change in the Stoke City FC ranks — Sam Gallagher exits the field as Robert Bozenik enters on 52.
  • 57' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 62' Stoke City FC 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.
  • 67' The home supporters are growing impatient. Wrexham AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 68' Tatsuki Seko gets the nod from Stoke City FC. He replaces Lewis Baker and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 73' The supporters are chanting for Lewis O'Brien. He replaces Oliver Rathbone on 73 minute.
  • 78' The crowd applauds Josh Windass as he leaves the pitch. Nathan Broadhead steps in for Wrexham AFC.
  • 79' It is a substitution in Wrexham AFC team. Sam Smith is replaced by Kieffer Moore on 79 minute.
  • 84' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Wrexham AFC and Stoke City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 86' A change in the Stoke City FC ranks — Bosun Lawal exits the field as Pijus Otegbayo enters on 86.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Stoke City FC.

Lineups

Wrexham AFC Lineups

5-3-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Phil Parkinson

Stoke City FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Robins

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.48 Wrexham AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28 Stoke City FC xG
I would bet for: Wrexham AFC or Stoke City FC 73% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Wrexham AFC44% Draw27% Stoke City FC29%
Actual: Wrexham AFC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Wrexham AFC or Draw
71%
Draw or Stoke City FC
56%
Wrexham AFC or Stoke City FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Wrexham AFC30% Draw46% Stoke City FC24%
Actual: Wrexham AFC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 0
8.4%
0 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
7.4%
0 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Wrexham AFC

Handicap Wrexham AFC covers Push Stoke City FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 20% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 17% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Wrexham AFC keeps clean sheet
28% ✗
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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