Match report

Wrexham Stuns Ipswich with 5-3 Victory in Championship Clash

Wrexham
Wrexham
5–3
FT
Ipswich
Ipswich
Feb 21, 2026

Wrexham stuns Ipswich Town in an electrifying match, securing a 5-3 victory that leaves fans and pundits alike astounded. Goals from K. Moore, J. Windass, G. Thomason, Callum Doyle, and N. Broadhead were instrumental as Wrexham overcame early resistance to dominate the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Wrexham 5–3 Ipswich Town
  • • Wrexham goals by K. Moore (6'), J. Windass (37'), G. Thomason (66'), Callum Doyle (75'), and N. Broadhead (86')
  • • Ipswich goals scored by A. Mehmeti (20'), I. Azon (45+1), and C. Kipre (47')
  • • Max Cleworth, Callum Doyle, O. Rathbone, D. Hyam, and George Dobson received yellow cards for Wrexham

Lineups

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)
  • 18 B. Sheaf (M)
  • 27 L. O'Brien (M)
  • 14 G. Thomason (M)
  • 10 J. Windass (F)
  • 20 O. Rathbone (F)
  • 19 K. Moore (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 D. Ward
  • 7 D. Keillor-Dunn
  • 11 B. Cadamarteri
  • 15 G. Dobson
  • 24 D. Scarr
  • 26 Z. Vyner
  • 28 S. Smith
  • 33 N. Broadhead
  • 47 R. Longman

Ipswich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 28 C. Walton (G)
  • 19 D. Furlong (D)
  • 26 D. O'Shea (D)
  • 4 C. Kipre (D)
  • 3 L. Davis (D)
  • 5 A. Matusiwa (M)
  • 14 J. Taylor (M)
  • 7 W. Burns (M)
  • 33 A. Mehmeti (M)
  • 47 J. Clarke (M)
  • 31 I. Azon (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Palmer
  • 6 D. Neil
  • 8 S. W. Egeli
  • 9 G. Hirst
  • 12 J. Cajuste
  • 20 K. McAteer
  • 24 J. Greaves
  • 29 C. Akpom
  • 32 M. Nunez

Timeline

  1. Wrexham
    6' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Moore · Assist: J. Windass
  2. Wrexham
    16' Wrexham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Sheaf · On: George Dobson
  3. Ipswich
    20' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Mehmeti · Assist: I. Azon
  4. Wrexham
    26' Wrexham Card · Yellow Card
    Max Cleworth

    Foul

  5. Wrexham
    31' Wrexham Card · Yellow Card
    Callum Doyle

    Foul

  6. Ipswich
    37' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    L. Davis

    Argument

  7. Wrexham
    37' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Windass · Assist: K. Moore
  8. Ipswich
    41' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    C. Kipre

    Argument

  9. Ipswich
    45'+4 Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    Darnell Furlong

    Foul

  10. Ipswich
    45' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Azon · Assist: Jack Taylor
  11. Ipswich
    47' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Kipre
  12. Ipswich
    57' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    W. Burns

    Argument

  13. Wrexham
    60' Wrexham Card · Yellow Card
    O. Rathbone

    Argument

  14. Wrexham
    64' Wrexham Card · Yellow Card
    D. Hyam

    Foul

  15. Wrexham
    64' Wrexham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Rathbone · On: N. Broadhead
  16. Wrexham
    64' Wrexham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Kabore · On: R. Longman
  17. Wrexham
    66' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Thomason
  18. Ipswich
    70' Ipswich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jack Taylor · On: D. Neil
  19. Ipswich
    70' Ipswich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Burns · On: K. McAteer
  20. Ipswich
    70' Ipswich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Mehmeti · On: M. Nunez
  21. Wrexham
    75' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    Callum Doyle · Assist: L. O'Brien
  22. Ipswich
    76' Ipswich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Azon · On: George Hirst
  23. Ipswich
    80' Ipswich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Azor Matusiwa · On: C. Akpom
  24. Wrexham
    85' Wrexham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Windass · On: Zak Vyner
  25. Wrexham
    86' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Broadhead · Assist: L. O'Brien
  26. Wrexham
    88' Wrexham Card · Yellow Card
    George Dobson

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Wrexham Ipswich
Fouls 14 10
Pass Accuracy 82% 81%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 13
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 432 449
Yellow Cards 5 4
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 10 6
xG 2.42 0.95
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 355 364
Shots Inside Box 13 9
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wrexham took an early lead through K. Moore's goal in the 6th minute, setting a strong tone for the match.
  • ▸ Ipswich equalized and even led briefly after goals by A. Mehmeti (20') and I. Azon (45+1'), but Wrexham responded strongly with late goals from G. Thomason (66'), Callum Doyle (75'), and N. Broadhead (86').