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Wrexham AFC Triumphs 1-0, Reclaims Playoff Spot

2/1/2026

Summary

Wrexham Triumphs Again

Wrexham AFC secured a 1-0 victory at Hillsborough in front of 23,297 spectators to move back into the Championship play-off places.
Sam Smith scored the decisive goal in the 58th minute, his fourth in six games for Wrexham.
Sheffield Wednesday continues to struggle after losing captain Barry Bannan earlier in the week.

Summary

Wrexham's Stoppage Surge

Wrexham AFC rose to sixth in the Championship after a stoppage-time comeback against Queens Park Rangers (QPR), scoring twice after trailing 2-1.
Manager Phil Parkinson has overhauled the squad, with only two players remaining from the season opener.
Max Cleworth, the club's longest-serving player, stressed the importance of hard work and adaptation amid challenges.
With the transfer window open, speculation has linked potential new signings to bolster Wrexham's playoff push.

History

Historical Context

Founded in 1864, Wrexham AFC is the oldest football club in Wales and joined the Football League in 1921 as a founding member of the Third Division North. After struggling for years, the club experienced a resurgence following a 2020 takeover by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, culminating in three consecutive promotions from 2022 to 2025, marking a historic achievement in English football.

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Wrexham Triumphs Again

Wrexham AFC secured a 1-0 victory at Hillsborough in front of 23,297 spectators to move back into the Championship play-off places.
Sam Smith scored the decisive goal in the 58th minute, his fourth in six games for Wrexham.
Sheffield Wednesday continues to struggle after losing captain Barry Bannan earlier in the week.

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