Match Preview Wrexham vs West Bromwich Albion Championship Game Week 2

Explore Ladbrokes game week 2 detailed match preview for Wrexham vs West Bromwich Albion in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and line-ups for the 12:30 BST kick-off from Racecourse Ground, Wrexham on Saturday, 16 August 2025.

Fixture: Wrexham vs West Bromwich Albion

Date: Saturday, 16 August 2025

Kick-off: 12:30 BST

Venue: Racecourse Ground, Wrexham

Wrexham will be looking to bounce back after a narrow defeat to Southampton. Their recent performance showed resilience despite the loss, and they will likely adopt an aggressive approach to exploit any weaknesses in West Brom's defence. On the other hand, West Bromwich Albion come into this match with confidence following a solid victory against Blackburn Rovers. They may look to control the tempo of the game and capitalise on their defensive solidity to counter Wrexham's attacking threats.

The match could be closely contested, with both teams showing different strengths in their recent outings. Wrexham's attacking flair might test West Brom's backline, but the latter's disciplined approach could keep them in the game. Expect a competitive encounter where both teams will have their moments, but West Brom's recent form and defensive organisation might just give them the edge.

Match Prediction: Wrexham 1-2 West Bromwich Albion

Wrexham's recent loss to Southampton was a close affair, indicating that they are still competitive despite the defeat. Their performance suggests they can create scoring opportunities, which will be crucial against West Brom. However, the absence of Kieffer Moore due to an ankle injury might affect their attacking options

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Southampton (A)

West Bromwich Albion's recent victory over Blackburn Rovers showcased their ability to secure wins through solid defensive play and opportunistic scoring. This form will likely boost their confidence heading into the match against Wrexham. The absence of Jayson Molumby due to a red card suspension might impact their midfield, but their overall team structure appears robust enough to handle the challenge.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 1-0 vs Blackburn Rovers (H)

Wrexham and West Brom haven’t met in competitive league play since the 1992/93 season (Division 2), with no recent Championship encounters due to Wrexham’s rise from non-league and West Brom’s Premier League/Championship stints. Their last meeting was a 1993 League Cup tie (West Brom 2-1). Current form and squad dynamics will dictate this matchup, with Wrexham’s home form a potential slight edge.

Recent Historical Result:

• West Bromwich Albion 2-1 Wrexham (League Cup, Sep 1993)

• Ollie Rathbone (Ankle injury).

• Thomason (Injured, details unspecified, expected return TBD).

• Any Cannon (Cruciate injury)

• Rodriguez (Ankle injury).

• Kieffer Moore (Ankle injury).

• Tammer Bany (Injured, details unspecified, expected return TBD).

• Daryl Dike (Injured, details unspecified, expected return TBD).

• Line-up: Ward, Cleworth, Coady, Brunt, Barnett, Dobson, James, O’Brien, Cacace, Windass, Hardie

Wrexham’s 3-5-2 under Phil Parkinson emphasises a solid defensive trio (Coady, Cleworth, Brunt) and wing-back dynamism (Barnett, Cacace). Josh Windass and Ryan Hardie lead the attack, with George Dobson and Jordan James driving midfield creativity. Injuries to Rathbone, Thomason, Smith, and Rodriguez force reliance on squad depth, with Danny Ward’s goalkeeping experience key against West Brom’s attack.

• Line-up: Griffiths, Campbell, Phillips, Heggem, Styles, Diakite, Mowatt, Fellows, Price, Ahearne-Grant, Maja

  West Brom’s 4-2-3-1 under Carlos Corberán adapts to Furlong’s suspension, with George Campbell at right-back. Nat Phillips and Torbjørn Heggem anchor the defence, with Alex Mowatt controling midfield. Isaac Price, Tom Fellows, and Karlan Ahearne-Grant support Josh Maja, whose return bolsters their attack. The setup focuses on quick transitions to exploit Wrexham’s depleted squad.

• Josh Windass vs Nat Phillips: Windass’s flair (1 goal in Game Week 1) faces Phillips’s aerial strength (1 yellow card).

• George Dobson vs Alex Mowatt: Dobson’s work rate (1 chance created) meets Mowatt’s playmaking (1 assist).

• Conor Coady (Wrexham): His leadership and defensive organisation are vital for Wrexham’s home stand.

• Karlan Ahearne-Grant (West Brom): His pace and finishing (1 shot on target) make him a counter-attacking threat.

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