Match report
Wrexham Stuns Championship Side Watford with 2-2 Draw
Wrexham
2–2
FT
Watford
Dec 13, 2025
In an impressive performance, Wrexham managed to secure a 2-2 draw against Championship side Watford. Early goals by J. Windass for Wrexham and M. Doumbia for Watford set the tone for a highly competitive match. Despite falling behind briefly in the second half due to O. Maamma's goal, Wrexham showed tremendous resolve, with O. Rathbone scoring a late equalizer to ensure they earned valuable points against their superiorly ranked opponents.
Key Facts
- • Wrexham scored first through J. Windass (21') assisted by M. James
- • Watford responded with goals from M. Doumbia (30') and O. Maamma (42')
- • K. Moore received a yellow card for Wrexham (38')
- • O. Rathbone scored the equalizer for Wrexham in injury time (90'+3)
Lineups
Wrexham
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 A. Okonkwo (G)
- 4 M. Cleworth (D)
- 5 D. Hyam (D)
- 2 C. Doyle (D)
- 37 M. James (M)
- 47 R. Longman (M)
- 15 G. Dobson (M)
- 27 L. O'Brien (M)
- 7 J. McClean (M)
- 19 K. Moore (F)
- 10 J. Windass (F)
Substitutes
- 25 C. Burton
- 9 R. Hardie
- 14 G. Thomason
- 18 B. Sheaf
- 20 O. Rathbone
- 24 D. Scarr
- 28 S. Smith
- 29 R. Barnett
- 33 N. Broadhead
Watford
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 E. Selvik (G)
- 25 J. Abankwah (D)
- 6 M. Pollock (D)
- 3 M. Alleyne (D)
- 16 M. Bola (D)
- 42 O. Maamma (M)
- 10 I. Louza (M)
- 5 H. Kyprianou (M)
- 39 E. Kayembe (M)
- 20 M. Doumbia (F)
- 9 L. Kjerrumgaard (F)
Substitutes
- 12 N. Baxter
- 4 K. Keben
- 7 T. Ince
- 8 G. Chakvetadze
- 17 M. Sissoko
- 18 V. Semedo
- 22 J. Morris
- 23 N. Mendy
- 66 N. Irankunda
Timeline
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21' Wrexham Goal · Normal GoalJ. Windass · Assist: M. James -
30' Watford Goal · Normal GoalM. Doumbia · Assist: O. Maamma -
38' Wrexham Card · Yellow CardK. MooreFoul
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42' Watford Goal · Normal GoalO. Maamma -
45' Watford Card · Yellow CardM. BolaFoul
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58' Watford Card · Yellow CardM. AlleyneTime wasting
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62' Wrexham subst · Substitution 1Off: M. James · On: B. Sheaf -
62' Wrexham subst · Substitution 2Off: L. O'Brien · On: N. Broadhead -
73' Watford subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Maamma · On: G. Chakvetadze -
73' Watford subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Kjerrumgaard · On: V. Semedo -
78' Wrexham subst · Substitution 3Off: George Dobson · On: R. Hardie -
78' Wrexham subst · Substitution 4Off: J. McClean · On: R. Barnett -
81' Watford Card · Yellow CardG. ChakvetadzeFoul
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82' Watford Card · Yellow CardM. DoumbiaTime wasting
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83' Watford subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Abankwah · On: Kévin Keben Biakolo -
89' Watford subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Kayembe · On: M. Sissoko -
90'+3 Watford Card · Yellow CardI. LouzaArgument
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90' Wrexham subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Hyam · On: O. Rathbone -
90' Wrexham Goal · Normal GoalO. Rathbone
Match Stats
| Stat | Wrexham | Watford |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 75% | 75% |
| Offsides | 5 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 12 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 450 | 434 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 6 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| xG | 1.20 | 0.83 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 3 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Goals Prevented | -1 | -1 |
| Accurate Passes | 338 | 327 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 8 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Wrexham took an early lead through J. Windass, giving them a confidence boost at the start of the match.
- ▸ Watford quickly equalized and then took the lead in the second half, but Wrexham's resilience shone as they fought back to secure the draw with O. Rathbone's late goal.