“George Thomason breaks the deadlock with a stunning left-footed strike from long distance on the right, finding the top left corner following a corner kick”
Pivotal“Josh Windass capitalizes on Wrexham's momentum, slotting home a right-footed shot from the center of the box to double the lead”
Pivotal“Million Manhoef receives a yellow card for a foul as Stoke's frustration begins to show early in the second half”
Wrexham
Stoke City
Outstanding performance
Wrexham•DefenderWrexham delivered a clinical first-half performance to secure a comfortable 2-0 victory over Stoke City at the Racecourse Ground. George Thomason opened the scoring with a spectacular long-range effort following a corner in the 31st minute, before Josh Windass doubled the advantage just two minutes later with a composed finish from the center of the box. Despite Stoke enjoying more dangerous attacks (48 to 32), they failed to register a single shot on target, highlighting Wrexham's defensive organization and their own lack of cutting edge in the final third. The result sees Wrexham continue their strong Championship campaign with an impressive display of efficiency, converting half of their shots on target while maintaining solid possession (53%) and superior pass accuracy.
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Nathan Broadhead's shot from outside the box is blocked. Callum Doyle provided the assist.
Lamine Cissé from Stoke City hits the woodwork with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Ben Pearson from Stoke City.
Matty James from Wrexham has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
Substitution for Stoke City: Raphael-Pijus Otegbayo replaces Bosun Lawal due to injury.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Bosun Lawal from Stoke City.
Kieffer Moore of Wrexham is caught offside.
Stoke City wins a corner after Danny Ward concedes.
Substitution for Wrexham: Kieffer Moore replaces Sam Smith due to injury.
Substitution for Wrexham: Nathan Broadhead replaces Josh Windass.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Sam Smith from Wrexham.
Stoke City win a corner after Dominic Hyam concedes.
Dan Scarr of Wrexham won a free kick in defense.
Fouled by Róbert Bozeník of Stoke City.
Substitution for Wrexham: Lewis O'Brien replaces Oliver Rathbone.
Róbert Bozeník from Stoke City won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by George Thomason of Wrexham.
Missed chance. Sam Smith from Wrexham heads the ball from a few meters out, but it goes over the bar. Assist by Josh Windass.
Missed opportunity for Wrexham as Sam Smith heads the ball from close range but it goes over the bar. The assist was provided by Josh Windass.
Lamine Cissé from Stoke City won a free kick in defense.
Dominic Hyam fouls a Wrexham player.
Stoke City makes a substitution: Tatsuki Seko replaces Lewis Baker.
Wrexham win a corner after Ben Pearson concedes.
Wrexham wins a corner after Eric-Junior Bocat concedes.
Róbert Bozeník from Stoke City commits a handball.
Foul committed by George Dobson for Wrexham.
Lamine Cissé from Stoke City won a free kick in an attacking position.
Foul committed by Ben Pearson of Stoke City.
Oliver Rathbone from Wrexham won a free kick in defense.
Substitution for Stoke City: Róbert Bozeník replaces Sam Gallagher.
Stoke City wins a corner after Dan Scarr concedes.
Bae Jun-Ho's shot from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Lamine Cissé.
Million ManhoefYellow CardMillion Manhoef of Stoke City receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Million Manhoef of Stoke City.
Oliver Rathbone from Wrexham won a free kick on the left wing.
The second half begins with Wrexham leading Stoke City 2-0.
The second half starts with Wrexham leading 2-0 against Stoke City.
The first half ends with Wrexham leading 2-0 against Stoke City.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Stoke City win a corner after Matty James concedes.
Ben Pearson from Stoke City won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Sam Smith of Wrexham.
Lewis Baker commits a handball for Stoke City.
Foul committed by Oliver Rathbone of Wrexham.
Ben Pearson from Stoke City won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Million Manhoef of Stoke City.
George Thomason from Wrexham won a free kick in defense.
Bae Jun-Ho's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Sam Gallagher provided the assist with a header.
Goal! Wrexham lead 2-0 as Josh Windass scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the left corner.
Goal! Wrexham lead 1-0 after George Thomason scores with a left-footed shot from a difficult position and long distance on the right into the top left corner following a corner kick.
Wrexham win a corner after Ben Pearson concedes.
Oliver Rathbone's shot for Wrexham from the center of the box is blocked.
Lamine Cissé commits a foul for Stoke City.
Issa Kaboré from Wrexham won a free kick on the right wing.
Stoke City is called offside. Sam Gallagher is in an offside position.
Aaron Cresswell from Stoke City won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Sam Smith of Wrexham.
Offside called against Wrexham. Sam Smith is offside.
Offside called against Wrexham. Josh Windass is offside.
Stoke City wins a corner after Oliver Rathbone concedes.
Stoke City wins a corner after George Thomason concedes.
Offside called against Wrexham. Oliver Rathbone is offside.
New attacking attempt. George Thomason from Wrexham takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the left corner by Gavin Bazunu from Stoke City.
Sam Smith from Wrexham won a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Aaron Cresswell against Stoke City.
Missed chance. Lamine Cissé from Stoke City shoots with his left foot from the left side of the box, but it goes just wide of the top right corner.
Bae Jun-Ho of Stoke City won a free kick in an attacking position.
Foul committed by Oliver Rathbone of Wrexham.
Missed chance. Lamine Cissé of Stoke City took a right-footed shot from a difficult position and long distance on the left.
Offside called against Wrexham. Sam Smith is offside.
The first half begins.
