Match report

Wrexham Stuns Championship Side Watford with 2-2 Draw

Wrexham
Wrexham
2–2
FT
Watford
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

  1. Wrexham
    21' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Windass · Assist: M. James
  2. Watford
    30' Watford Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Doumbia · Assist: O. Maamma
  3. Wrexham
    38' Wrexham Card · Yellow Card
    K. Moore

    Foul

  4. Watford
    42' Watford Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Maamma
  5. Watford
    45' Watford Card · Yellow Card
    M. Bola

    Foul

  6. Watford
    58' Watford Card · Yellow Card
    M. Alleyne

    Time wasting

  7. Wrexham
    62' Wrexham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. James · On: B. Sheaf
  8. Wrexham
    62' Wrexham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. O'Brien · On: N. Broadhead
  9. Watford
    73' Watford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Maamma · On: G. Chakvetadze
  10. Watford
    73' Watford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Kjerrumgaard · On: V. Semedo
  11. Wrexham
    78' Wrexham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: George Dobson · On: R. Hardie
  12. Wrexham
    78' Wrexham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. McClean · On: R. Barnett
  13. Watford
    81' Watford Card · Yellow Card
    G. Chakvetadze

    Foul

  14. Watford
    82' Watford Card · Yellow Card
    M. Doumbia

    Time wasting

  15. Watford
    83' Watford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Abankwah · On: Kévin Keben Biakolo
  16. Watford
    89' Watford subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Kayembe · On: M. Sissoko
  17. Watford
    90'+3 Watford Card · Yellow Card
    I. Louza

    Argument

  18. Wrexham
    90' Wrexham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Hyam · On: O. Rathbone
  19. Wrexham
    90' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    O. 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.