Match report

Wrexham 2-2 Peterborough: EFL Trophy Draw at Racecourse Ground

Wrexham
Wrexham
2–2
PEN
Peterborough
Peterborough
Feb 26, 2025

Wrexham held off Peterborough in a thrilling EFL Trophy match at Racecourse Ground, securing a 2-2 draw despite strong efforts from both teams. Goals from M. Faal and George Dobson put Wrexham in the lead, but Peterborough fought back with strikes from M. Mothersille and B. Ihionvien, adding drama to the contest.

Key Facts

  • • Wrexham led 2-0 with goals from M. Faal (34') and George Dobson (38')
  • • Peterborough responded with a goal from M. Mothersille (72')
  • • B. Ihionvien equalized for Peterborough in the 90th minute
  • • E. Lee missed a crucial penalty for Wrexham in the shootout
  • • Hector Kyprianou scored the winning penalty for Peterborough in the shootout

Lineups

Wrexham

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Okonkwo (G)
  • 29 R. Barnett (D)
  • 4 M. Cleworth (D)
  • 24 D. Scarr (D)
  • 3 L. Brunt (D)
  • 19 J. Mendy (D)
  • 15 G. Dobson (M)
  • 12 G. Evans (M)
  • 45 H. Ashfield (M)
  • 11 J. Marriott (F)
  • 22 M. Faal (F)

Substitutes

  • 38 E. Lee
  • 26 S. Fletcher
  • 10 P. Mullin
  • 20 O. Rathbone
  • 5 E. O'Connell
  • 47 R. Longman
  • 21 M. Howard

Peterborough

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 J. Steer (G)
  • 33 J. Dornelly (D)
  • 5 O. Wallin (D)
  • 37 E. Fernandez (D)
  • 34 H. Mills (D)
  • 22 H. Kyprianou (M)
  • 4 A. Collins (M)
  • 10 A. Odoh (M)
  • 7 M. Mothersille (M)
  • 18 C. Hayes (M)
  • 17 R. Jones (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Mahamadou Susoho
  • 48 B. Ihionvien
  • 8 R. De Havilland
  • 35 D. O'Brien-Brady
  • 15 G. Nevett
  • 9 C. Conn-Clarke
  • 1 N. Bilokapić

Timeline

  1. Wrexham
    34' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Faal · Assist: Max Cleworth
  2. Wrexham
    38' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    George Dobson · Assist: J. Marriott
  3. Peterborough
    46' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Archie Collins · On: Mahamadou Susoho
  4. Peterborough
    46' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ricky-Jade Jones · On: B. Ihionvien
  5. Wrexham
    66' Wrexham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: George Dobson · On: E. Lee
  6. Wrexham
    66' Wrexham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Faal · On: S. Fletcher
  7. Wrexham
    66' Wrexham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Marriott · On: P. Mullin
  8. Peterborough
    68' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    O. Wallin

    Foul

  9. Peterborough
    72' Peterborough Goal · Missed Penalty
    M. Mothersille
  10. Peterborough
    72' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Mothersille
  11. Wrexham
    77' Wrexham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Ashfield · On: O. Rathbone
  12. Wrexham
    85' Wrexham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Evans · On: Eoghan O'Connell
  13. Peterborough
    90'+1 Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Ihionvien
  14. Peterborough
    90'+2 Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    B. Ihionvien
  15. Peterborough
    90'+5 Peterborough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Odoh · On: R. De Havilland
  16. Wrexham
    120'+6 Wrexham Goal · Missed Penalty
    E. Lee

    Penalty Shootout

  17. Peterborough
    120'+9 Peterborough Goal · Penalty
    Hector Kyprianou

    Penalty Shootout

Match Stats

Stat Wrexham Peterborough
Fouls 12 8
Pass Accuracy 75% 86%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 17
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 251 588
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 5 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 7
Possession 31% 69%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 188 507
Shots Inside Box 3 11
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wrexham's early lead through M. Faal and George Dobson in the first half set the tone for the match
  • ▸ Peterborough's resilience and M. Mothersille's goal in the 72nd minute marked a significant momentum shift
  • ▸ B. Ihionvien's equalizer in the 90th minute added to the tension, showcasing Peterborough's determination