Match report

Wrexham Stuns Sheffield Utd 2-1 in Championship Clash

Sheffield Utd
Sheffield Utd
1–2
FT
Wrexham
Wrexham
Mar 21, 2026

Wrexham delivered an unexpected blow to Sheffield Utd, clinching a 2-1 win in their latest Championship encounter. Despite going behind early in the second half through A. Brooks, Wrexham mounted a spirited comeback, with J. Windass and S. Smith scoring crucial goals. The victory solidifies Wrexham's position in the league and leaves Sheffield Utd searching for answers.

Key Facts

  • • Sheffield Utd took the lead through A. Brooks in the 49th minute.
  • • J. Windass equalized for Wrexham in the 54th minute, with an assist from S. Smith.
  • • S. Smith scored the winning goal for Wrexham in the 78th minute, assisted by I. Kabore.
  • • George Dobson and S. Smith received yellow cards for Wrexham, while J. Riedewald was cautioned for Sheffield Utd.

Lineups

Sheffield Utd

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 17 Adam Davies (G)
  • 12 Ki-Jana Hoever (D)
  • 2 Japhet Tanganga (D)
  • 6 Tyler Bindon (D)
  • 14 Harrison Burrows (D)
  • 42 Sydie Peck (M)
  • 44 Jaïro Riedewald (M)
  • 11 Andre Brooks (M)
  • 10 Callum O'Hare (M)
  • 8 Gustavo Hamer (M)
  • 45 Patrick Bamford (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 Luke Faxon
  • 25 Mark McGuinness
  • 5 Leo Fuhr Hjelde
  • 22 Tom Davies
  • 24 Tahith Chong
  • 4 Oliver Arblaster
  • 19 Chiedozie Ogbene
  • 9 Danny Ings
  • 7 Thomas Cannon

Wrexham

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Arthur Okonkwo (G)
  • 4 Max Cleworth (D)
  • 5 Dominic Hyam (D)
  • 2 Callum Doyle (D)
  • 12 Issa Kaboré (M)
  • 26 Zak Vyner (M)
  • 15 George Dobson (M)
  • 14 George Thomason (M)
  • 10 Josh Windass (F)
  • 27 Lewis O'Brien (F)
  • 28 Sam Smith (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 Danny Ward
  • 24 Dan Scarr
  • 3 Lewis Brunt
  • 47 Ryan Longman
  • 20 Oliver Rathbone
  • 11 Bailey Cadamarteri
  • 7 Davis Keillor-Dunn
  • 16 Jay Rodriguez
  • 33 Nathan Broadhead

Timeline

  1. Sheffield Utd
    49' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Brooks
  2. Wrexham
    54' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Windass · Assist: S. Smith
  3. Wrexham
    56' Wrexham Card · Yellow Card
    George Dobson
  4. Sheffield Utd
    61' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow Card
    J. Riedewald
  5. Sheffield Utd
    64' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Riedewald · On: T. Davies
  6. Sheffield Utd
    72' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Hoever · On: C. Ogbene
  7. Wrexham
    73' Wrexham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Windass · On: O. Rathbone
  8. Sheffield Utd
    73' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Sydie Peck · On: O. Arblaster
  9. Wrexham
    78' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Smith · Assist: I. Kabore
  10. Wrexham
    79' Wrexham Card · Yellow Card
    S. Smith
  11. Wrexham
    82' Wrexham Card · Yellow Card
    Callum Doyle
  12. Sheffield Utd
    82' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Harrison Burrows · On: T. Chong
  13. Sheffield Utd
    82' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. O'Hare · On: D. Ings
  14. Wrexham
    90'+2 Wrexham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Smith · On: Jay Rodriguez

Match Stats

Stat Sheffield Utd Wrexham
Fouls 5 10
Pass Accuracy 84% 72%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 10
Corners 8 5
Total Passes 527 338
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 2.80 1.29
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 444 244
Shots Inside Box 15 6
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wrexham's quick equalizer in the 54th minute, just five minutes after conceding, shifted the momentum towards them.
  • ▸ S. Smith's goal in the 78th minute was decisive, as it broke Sheffield Utd's resolve and sealed the win for Wrexham.