Match report

Wrexham Stuns Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 in Championship Clash

Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday
0–1
FT
Wrexham
Wrexham
Jan 31, 2026

Wrexham stunned the home crowd by defeating Sheffield Wednesday with a solitary goal from S. Smith in the second half of their recent Championship encounter, leaving the hosts struggling for answers and conceding a valuable point.

Key Facts

  • • Sheffield Wednesday 0–1 Wrexham (Championship)
  • • S. Smith scored the only goal at minute 58.
  • • J. Yates substituted for Sheffield Wednesday in the 68th minute.
  • • R. Johnson came on as a substitute for Sheffield Wednesday at minute 75.
  • • Sheffield Wednesday made three substitutions, including J. Lowe replacing another player in the 88th minute.

Lineups

Sheffield Wednesday

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Cooper (G)
  • 2 L. Palmer (D)
  • 22 G. Otegbayo (D)
  • 16 L. Cooper (D)
  • 7 Y. Valery (M)
  • 24 J. Heskey (M)
  • 8 S. Ingelsson (M)
  • 27 R. Johnson (M)
  • 18 B. Cadamarteri (F)
  • 12 J. Yates (F)
  • 9 J. Lowe (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 J. Phillips
  • 32 J. Emery
  • 28 C. McGhee
  • 37 J. Thornton
  • 20 R. Shipston
  • 19 O. Kobacki
  • 36 B. Fernandes
  • 17 C. McNeill
  • 40 D. Moses

Wrexham

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Okonkwo (G)
  • 4 M. Cleworth (D)
  • 5 D. Hyam (D)
  • 2 C. Doyle (D)
  • 12 I. Kabore (M)
  • 37 M. James (M)
  • 18 B. Sheaf (M)
  • 13 L. Cacace (M)
  • 10 J. Windass (F)
  • 33 N. Broadhead (F)
  • 28 S. Smith (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 C. Burton
  • 24 D. Scarr
  • 47 R. Longman
  • 15 G. Dobson
  • 14 G. Thomason
  • 20 O. Rathbone
  • 27 L. O'Brien
  • 16 J. Rodriguez
  • 19 K. Moore

Timeline

  1. Wrexham
    58' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Smith
  2. Sheffield Wednesday
    68' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Yates · On: C. McNeill
  3. Sheffield Wednesday
    75' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Johnson · On: J. Thornton
  4. Wrexham
    78' Wrexham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Windass · On: O. Rathbone
  5. Wrexham
    78' Wrexham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Broadhead · On: L. O'Brien
  6. Wrexham
    78' Wrexham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Smith · On: K. Moore
  7. Sheffield Wednesday
    88' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Lowe · On: B. Fernandes
  8. Wrexham
    88' Wrexham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Sheaf · On: George Dobson

Match Stats

Stat Sheffield Wednesday Wrexham
Fouls 13 7
Pass Accuracy 63% 80%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 12
Corners 3 8
Total Passes 268 588
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 2 4
xG 0.45 1.76
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 31% 69%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 170 473
Shots Inside Box 4 8
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 1 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ S. Smith's goal at the 58-minute mark was crucial as it shifted momentum towards Wrexham, giving them a lead they would not relinquish.
  • ▸ Sheffield Wednesday's multiple substitutions did not change their fate; despite efforts by substitutes like J. Yates and R. Johnson, the team could not find an equalizer.