Match report

Wrexham Defeat Stockport County 2-1 in League Two Clash

Wrexham
Wrexham
2–1
FT
Stockport County
Stockport County
Apr 27, 2024

Wrexham stunned Stockport County with a late goal to clinch a crucial 2-1 victory in the League Two match. Despite falling behind early, Wrexham rallied back, equalizing through Ollie Palmer and securing the lead via Alex Cannon's strike.

Key Facts

  • • Stockport County took an early lead with a goal from Chris Lemonheigh-Evans in the 29th minute.
  • • Ollie Palmer equalized for Wrexham at the 47th minute, assisted by Eoghan O'Connell.
  • • Alex Cannon's goal in the 88th minute sealed the win for Wrexham.
  • • Stockport County made multiple substitutions but couldn't maintain their lead.
  • • Paddy Madden and Chris Camps received yellow cards for Stockport County.

Lineups

Wrexham

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 33 A. Okonkwo (G)
  • 29 R. Barnett (D)
  • 32 M. Cleworth (D)
  • 15 E. O'Connell (D)
  • 22 T. O'Connor (D)
  • 23 J. McClean (D)
  • 20 A. Cannon (M)
  • 8 L. Young (M)
  • 38 E. Lee (M)
  • 10 P. Mullin (F)
  • 9 O. Palmer (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 S. Fletcher
  • 7 J. Davies
  • 17 L. Bolton
  • 11 J. Marriott
  • 21 M. Howard
  • 3 C. McFadzean
  • 4 B. Tozer

Stockport County

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Hinchliffe (G)
  • 5 N. Byrne (D)
  • 6 F. Horsfall (D)
  • 15 E. Pye (D)
  • 24 C. Lemonheigh-Evans (M)
  • 11 N. Powell (M)
  • 8 C. Camps (M)
  • 21 M. Hippolyte (M)
  • 10 A. Sarcevic (F)
  • 20 L. Barry (F)
  • 19 K. Wootton (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 P. Madden
  • 22 R. Richards
  • 3 I. Touray
  • 32 L. Cass
  • 23 E. Bristow
  • 31 B. Knight
  • 12 J. Smith

Timeline

  1. Stockport County
    29' Stockport County Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Lemonheigh-Evans · Assist: C. Camps
  2. Stockport County
    46' Stockport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Barry · On: P. Madden
  3. Wrexham
    47' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Palmer · Assist: Eoghan O'Connell
  4. Stockport County
    59' Stockport County Card · Yellow Card
    P. Madden

    Foul

  5. Stockport County
    63' Stockport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Powell · On: R. Richards
  6. Stockport County
    63' Stockport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Hippolyte · On: Ibou Touray
  7. Stockport County
    67' Stockport County Card · Yellow Card
    C. Camps

    Foul

  8. Wrexham
    69' Wrexham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Palmer · On: S. Fletcher
  9. Wrexham
    78' Wrexham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Lee · On: J. Davies
  10. Wrexham
    86' Wrexham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Barnett · On: L. Bolton
  11. Wrexham
    87' Wrexham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Mullin · On: J. Marriott
  12. Wrexham
    88' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Cannon · Assist: Max Cleworth
  13. Stockport County
    90'+1 Stockport County subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Byrne · On: L. Cass
  14. Stockport County
    90'+6 Stockport County Card · Yellow Card
    Ethan Pye

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Wrexham Stockport County
Fouls 14 14
Pass Accuracy 75% 80%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 10
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 432 528
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 4 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 324 425
Shots Inside Box 5 7
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ollie Palmer's goal in the 47th minute turned around Wrexham's momentum, bringing them back into the match.
  • ▸ Alex Cannon's late strike at the 88th minute was a game-changer, securing Wrexham's victory and boosting their morale.