Match report

Wrexham Stuns Sheffield Utd 5-3 in League Two Clash

Wrexham
Wrexham
5–3
FT
Sheffield Utd
Sheffield Utd
Dec 26, 2025

Wrexham pulled off an impressive comeback to stun Sheffield Utd 5-3 in their League Two clash. After falling behind early with a goal from P. Bamford and an own goal, Wrexham found momentum and secured the win through goals by K. Moore, R. Longman, and J. Windass.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Wrexham 5–3 Sheffield Utd
  • • Sheffield Utd took an early lead with two quick goals from P. Bamford (7th & 15th minute) and C. O'Hare (24th minute)
  • • Wrexham staged a remarkable comeback, scoring five times: K. Moore (28th & 76th), R. Longman (51st), J. Windass (penalty at 81st)
  • • T. Bindon scored an own goal for Wrexham in the 9th minute
  • • Sheffield Utd made multiple substitutions, including P. Bamford and C. O'Hare, but couldn't hold off Wrexham's resurgence

Lineups

Wrexham

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Okonkwo (G)
  • 4 M. Cleworth (D)
  • 5 D. Hyam (D)
  • 2 C. Doyle (D)
  • 47 R. Longman (M)
  • 37 M. James (M)
  • 18 B. Sheaf (M)
  • 14 G. Thomason (M)
  • 10 J. Windass (F)
  • 19 K. Moore (F)
  • 33 N. Broadhead (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 C. Burton
  • 6 C. Coady
  • 24 D. Scarr
  • 13 L. Cacace
  • 29 R. Barnett
  • 15 G. Dobson
  • 20 O. Rathbone
  • 16 J. Rodriguez
  • 28 S. Smith

Sheffield Utd

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Cooper (G)
  • 38 F. Seriki (D)
  • 2 J. Tanganga (D)
  • 6 T. Bindon (D)
  • 3 S. McCallum (D)
  • 4 O. Arblaster (M)
  • 44 J. Riedewald (M)
  • 24 T. Chong (M)
  • 10 C. O'Hare (M)
  • 8 G. Hamer (M)
  • 45 P. Bamford (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 A. Davies
  • 7 T. Cannon
  • 9 D. Ings
  • 11 A. Brooks
  • 14 H. Burrows
  • 18 D. Soumare
  • 23 T. Campbell
  • 25 M. McGuinness
  • 28 A. Matos

Timeline

  1. Sheffield Utd
    7' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Bamford · Assist: F. Seriki
  2. Wrexham
    9' Wrexham Goal · Own Goal
    T. Bindon
  3. Sheffield Utd
    15' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Bamford · Assist: F. Seriki
  4. Sheffield Utd
    24' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal Goal
    C. O'Hare
  5. Wrexham
    28' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Moore · Assist: G. Thomason
  6. Wrexham
    51' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Longman · Assist: G. Thomason
  7. Sheffield Utd
    63' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Chong · On: Harrison Burrows
  8. Sheffield Utd
    65' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow Card
    Gustavo Hamer

    Foul

  9. Wrexham
    67' Wrexham Card · Yellow Card
    R. Longman

    Foul

  10. Sheffield Utd
    72' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Riedewald · On: Djibril Soumaré
  11. Sheffield Utd
    72' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Bamford · On: Tyrese Campbell
  12. Wrexham
    76' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Moore · Assist: N. Broadhead
  13. Sheffield Utd
    80' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow Card
    T. Bindon

    Foul

  14. Wrexham
    81' Wrexham Goal · Penalty
    J. Windass
  15. Wrexham
    82' Wrexham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Moore · On: S. Smith
  16. Sheffield Utd
    82' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. McCallum · On: D. Ings
  17. Sheffield Utd
    82' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. O'Hare · On: A. Brooks
  18. Wrexham
    85' Wrexham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Broadhead · On: O. Rathbone
  19. Wrexham
    90'+1 Wrexham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Windass · On: Jay Rodriguez

Match Stats

Stat Wrexham Sheffield Utd
Fouls 7 12
Pass Accuracy 83% 76%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 13
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 495 422
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 8 7
xG 2.29 1.89
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented -3 -3
Accurate Passes 410 319
Shots Inside Box 14 10
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wrexham turned the game around in the second half with goals from K. Moore (76th minute) and R. Longman (51st minute), which shifted momentum firmly towards them.
  • ▸ J. Windass's penalty goal at 81 minutes sealed Wrexham’s victory, despite Sheffield Utd's early lead.