Match report

Wrexham Defeats Ipswich 1-0 in FA Cup Thriller

Wrexham
Wrexham
1–0
FT
Ipswich
Ipswich
Feb 13, 2026

In an intense clash at the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham stunned Ipswich Town with a hard-fought 1-0 victory in their FA Cup encounter. J. Windass's goal in the 34th minute proved decisive as Wrexham held off the determined challenge of the visiting team to secure their place in the next round.

Key Facts

  • • Wrexham secured a crucial victory against Ipswich Town with a final scoreline of 1-0.
  • • J. Windass scored the only goal for Wrexham at the 34th minute, assisted by R. Longman.
  • • Ipswich made several substitutions throughout the match including D. O'Shea and C. Kipre in the 46th minute.
  • • S. W. Egeli of Ipswich received a yellow card for a foul in the 83rd minute.

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)
  • 47 R. Longman (M)
  • 15 G. Dobson (M)
  • 27 L. O'Brien (M)
  • 14 G. Thomason (M)
  • 10 J. Windass (F)
  • 20 O. Rathbone (F)
  • 28 S. Smith (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 C. Burton
  • 24 D. Scarr
  • 12 I. Kabore
  • 29 R. Barnett
  • 18 B. Sheaf
  • 33 N. Broadhead
  • 7 D. Keillor-Dunn
  • 11 B. Cadamarteri
  • 19 K. Moore

Ipswich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Palmer (G)
  • 18 B. Johnson (D)
  • 4 C. Kipre (D)
  • 24 J. Greaves (D)
  • 25 E. Baggott (D)
  • 12 J. Cajuste (M)
  • 6 D. Neil (M)
  • 20 K. McAteer (M)
  • 8 S. W. Egeli (M)
  • 29 C. Akpom (M)
  • 9 G. Hirst (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 D. Button
  • 19 D. Furlong
  • 26 D. O'Shea
  • 3 S. Boniface
  • 5 A. Matusiwa
  • 14 J. Taylor
  • 33 A. Mehmeti
  • 47 J. Clarke
  • 31 I. Azon

Timeline

  1. Wrexham
    34' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Windass · Assist: R. Longman
  2. Ipswich
    46' Ipswich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Kipre · On: D. O'Shea
  3. Wrexham
    68' Wrexham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Rathbone · On: B. Sheaf
  4. Ipswich
    72' Ipswich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Neil · On: Jack Taylor
  5. Ipswich
    73' Ipswich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Akpom · On: A. Mehmeti
  6. Ipswich
    73' Ipswich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Baggott · On: J. Clarke
  7. Wrexham
    74' Wrexham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Longman · On: I. Kabore
  8. Wrexham
    75' Wrexham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Smith · On: K. Moore
  9. Ipswich
    83' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    S. W. Egeli

    Foul

  10. Ipswich
    84' Ipswich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. McAteer · On: I. Azon

Match Stats

Stat Wrexham Ipswich
Fouls 8 7
Pass Accuracy 80% 85%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 8 5
Total Passes 449 530
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 4 6
Shots on Target 5 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 358 448
Shots Inside Box 5 8
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 8 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wrexham's goal by J. Windass at the 34th minute shifted momentum towards them, providing a psychological edge over Ipswich.
  • ▸ The multiple substitutions made by both teams in the latter stages of the game changed the dynamic, with Wrexham maintaining their lead.