Swansea 2 : 1 Wrexham
The Championship 2025/2026 League - Matchday 22 Fri Dec.19 20:00 Liberty Stadium, Swansea Attendance: 20368
9 °C 6 km/h SE Referee: Langford Stevens, Harrison
Player of the match: Vipotnik
Swansea City came from behind to beat Welsh rivals Wrexham. After a Cameron Burgess own goal, Zan Vipotnik equalized, and Adam Idah scored a dramatic 90th-minute winner following a keeper error.
goals: Burgess (own goal), Vipotnik, Idah Swansea was 0 minutes ahead and 56 minutes down on score
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| 14 |  og | Burge. | 0-1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 18 |  | Thoma. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stame. | | 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 42 | | McCle. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cullen  Widell | 59 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eom Inous. | 59 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 69 | James Sheaf | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 69 | O'Bri. Thoma. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vipot. | | 70 | 1-1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Galbr. | | 72 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 76 | Rathb. O'Bri. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 76 | Broad. Winda. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yalco. G Franco | 78 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fulton Stame. | 78 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Idah Vipot. | 86 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Idah | | 90 | 2-1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 93 | Smith Hyam | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Swansea | Stats | Wrexham |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Shots | 5 |
| 5 | Shots on goal | 1 |
| 8 | Fouls | 10 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 0 | Offsides | 4 |
| 57% | % possession | 43% |
Swansea City
| # |  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 |  Vigouroux | 3.5 | ||
| 30 |  Galbraith | 72' | 3.5 | |
| 5 | Cabango | 3.5 | ||
| 15 |  Burgess | 3 | ||
| 14 | Tymon | 3.5 | ||
| 17 |  G Franco | 78' | 3.5 | |
| 6 |  Stamenic | 78' | 20' | 3 |
| 35 |  Ronald | 3.5 | ||
| 7 |  Widell | 59' | 3.5 | |
| 27 | Inoussa | 59' | 3.5 | |
| 9 |  Vipotnik | 86' | 3.5 |
| # | Substitutes | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Key | |||
| 1 | Fisher | |||
| 16 | S-Smith | |||
| 26 | Casey | |||
| 20 | Cullen | 59' | ||
| 4 |  Fulton | 78' | ||
| 8 |  Yalcouyé | 78' | ||
| 33 |  Idah | 86' | ||
| 10 |  Eom | 59' |
Wrexham
| # | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Okonkwo | 3 | ||
| 4 | Cleworth | 3.5 | ||
| 5 | Hyam | 93' | 3 | |
| 2 | Doyle | 3.5 | ||
| 47 | Longman | 3.5 | ||
| 18 | Sheaf | 69' | 3.5 | |
| 15 | Dobson | 3.5 | ||
| 14 | Thomason | 76' | 18' | 3.5 |
| 7 | McClean | 42' | 3 | |
| 19 | Moore | 3.5 | ||
| 10 | Windass | 76' | 3 |
| # | Substitutes | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Coady | |||
| 29 | Barnett | |||
| 25 | Burton | |||
| 24 | Scarr | |||
| 28 | Smith | 93' | ||
| 27 | O'Brien | 69' | ||
| 20 | Rathbone | 76' | ||
| 37 | James | 69' | ||
| 33 | Broadhead | 76' |
Match Preview
Wrexham is set to face Swansea City in a highly anticipated derby match, with the fixture generating significant emotional charge as highlighted by Swansea's manager, Vitor Matos. This match is part of a broader narrative surrounding Wrexham's competitive standing, particularly following their recent draw against Watford, where Ollie Rathbone scored a late equalizer, showcasing his importance to the team. Rathbone has also been noted for feeling like a "forgotten man" at times, yet he remains a key player as Wrexham aims to consolidate its position in the Championship.
In terms of organizational updates, Wrexham has confirmed ticket details for their upcoming FA Cup tie against Nottingham Forest, further emphasizing the club's active engagement in competitive fixtures. The club's ownership continues to draw attention, particularly with Ryan Reynolds reportedly planning a significant move after selling shares in Wrexham AFC. This ongoing narrative around ownership and investment reflects the club's ambitions and the broader implications for its future trajectory.