Match report
Wrexham Defeats Wolves U21 3-0 in EFL Trophy
Wrexham
3–0
FT
Wolves U21
Oct 8, 2024
Wrexham stunned Wolves U21 with a dominant display, securing a 3-0 victory in their EFL Trophy match. Goals from Lewis Brunt, Paul Mullin, and Mohamed Faal highlighted the afternoon, as Wrexham showcased superior play and tactical awareness throughout the game.
Key Facts
- • Wrexham defeated Wolves U21 3-0 in the EFL Trophy
- • Lewis Brunt scored the opening goal in the 22nd minute, assisted by A. Forde
- • Paul Mullin doubled Wrexham's lead in the 38th minute, also assisted by A. Forde
- • Mohamed Faal sealed the win with a goal in the 57th minute
- • Wolves U21 made multiple substitutions but could not find an answer to Wrexham's aggressive play
- • Wrexham substituted Paul Mullin, Mohamed Faal, and other key players in the second half
Lineups
Wrexham
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 13 C. Burton (G)
- 14 A. Forde (D)
- 34 A. James (D)
- 3 L. Brunt (D)
- 25 W. Boyle (D)
- 23 S. Revan (D)
- 30 J. Jones (M)
- 20 O. Rathbone (M)
- 45 H. Ashfield (M)
- 10 P. Mullin (F)
- 22 M. Faal (F)
Substitutes
- 15 G. Dobson
- 11 J. Marriott
- 26 S. Fletcher
- 7 J. McClean
- 24 D. Scarr
- 29 R. Barnett
- 21 M. Howard
Wolves U21
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 40 T. King (G)
- 51 F. Mabete (D)
- 46 A. Pond (D)
- 76 C. Voice (D)
- 61 W. Okoduwa (M)
- 72 F. Ashworth (M)
- 65 M. Whittingham (M)
- 43 E. Sutherland (M)
- 34 L. Cundle (F)
- 45 T. Barnett (F)
- 54 Dani Ángel (F)
Substitutes
- 57 T. Ojinnaka
- 52 F. Holman
- 74 T. Edozie
- 68 Leonardo Lopes
- 41 J. Esen
- 55 A. White
- 47 O. Farmer
Timeline
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22' Wrexham Goal · Normal GoalLewis Brunt · Assist: A. Forde
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38' Wrexham Goal · Normal GoalP. Mullin · Assist: A. Forde
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57' Wrexham Goal · Normal GoalM. Faal
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62' Wolves U21 subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Voice · On: T. Ojinnaka
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62' Wolves U21 subst · Substitution 2Off: Dani Ángel · On: F. Holman
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62' Wolves U21 subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Cundle · On: T. Edozie
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73' Wolves U21 subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Barnett · On: Leonardo Lopes
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80' Wrexham subst · Substitution 1Off: H. Ashfield · On: George Dobson
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83' Wrexham subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Mullin · On: J. Marriott
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83' Wrexham subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Faal · On: S. Fletcher
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87' Wrexham subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Rathbone · On: J. McClean
Match Stats
| Stat | Wrexham | Wolves U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 85% |
| Offsides | 2 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 7 |
| Corners | 9 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 565 | 447 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 480 | 382 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 3 |
| Saves | 2 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Wrexham's early goal by Lewis Brunt in the 22nd minute set the tone for the game, putting immediate pressure on Wolves U21
- ▸ Paul Mullin's goal in the 38th minute extended Wrexham's lead, effectively breaking Wolves' morale and momentum
- ▸ Mohamed Faal's goal in the 57th minute sealed the victory, leaving Wolves U21 unable to mount a comeback