Ipswich Town 0-0 Wrexham: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

The match between Ipswich Town and Wrexham kicked off with Ipswich dominating possession, but Wrexham showed early discipline, picking up a yellow card for George Thomason in the 37th minute. As the first half ended goalless, Ben Sheaf earned another booking for Wrexham at 48', keeping the contest tense without any breakthroughs. Ipswich's Cédric Kipré was cautioned at 51', reflecting a scrappy affair where neither side could find the net.

The second half saw more action with substitutions, as Ipswich made double changes at 65' with J. Clarke replacing J. Philogene and G. Hirst coming on for I. Azon, while Azor Matusiwa picked up a yellow for Ipswich at 64'. Wrexham responded with their own double switch at 61', M. James replacing B. Sheaf and L. O'Brien coming on for G. Thomason, followed by further changes including N. Broadhead for J. Windass at 70' and R. Hardie for S. Smith at 85'. Ipswich continued adjusting with J. Cajuste replacing J. Taylor and M. Nunez coming on for C. Akpom at 75', then K. McAteer for S. W. Egeli at 84', but the game ended in a goalless draw after Lewis O'Brien's late yellow at 87'.

Ipswich Town controlled 63% possession, which allowed them to dictate the tempo and generate five corners compared to Wrexham's two, yet they couldn't convert that dominance into goals, highlighting a lack of cutting edge in the final third. Successful dribbles were closely matched at 60 for Ipswich and 57 for Wrexham, suggesting both sides had moments of individual flair, but the card count—Ipswich with two yellows and Wrexham with three—pointed to a feisty encounter that disrupted rhythm without any red cards or penalties to shift the balance. Substitutions played a key role, with Ipswich using all five, including double changes at 65' and 75' to refresh their attack, while Wrexham's four changes from 61' onwards aimed to maintain energy, though no assists were recorded in a match devoid of scoring.

These stats underline Ipswich's territorial advantage but expose their inefficiency, as Wrexham's resilient defending and timely bookings helped secure a point despite being outpossessed and making fewer set-piece opportunities.

The game's tone was set early with George Thomason's yellow card for Wrexham at 37', which forced them into a more cautious approach, but it was the cluster of second-half bookings—Cédric Kipré at 51' for Ipswich, Ben Sheaf at 48' for Wrexham, and Azor Matusiwa at 64' for Ipswich—that ramped up the intensity without leading to dismissals. Substitutions became pivotal as both teams sought to inject fresh legs; Ipswich's double switch at 65' saw J. Clarke replace J. Philogene and G. Hirst come on for I. Azon, aiming to boost their attack, while Wrexham countered at 61' with M. James replacing B. Sheaf and L. O'Brien for G. Thomason.

Later changes, including Ipswich bringing on J. Cajuste for J. Taylor and M. Nunez for C. Akpom at 75', followed by K. McAteer replacing S. W. Egeli at 84', couldn't unlock the deadlock, and Wrexham's adjustments like N. Broadhead for J. Windass at 70' and R. Hardie for S. Smith at 85' maintained their shape, though Lewis O'Brien's 87' yellow added late drama in a stalemate.

Ipswich Town lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with a solid defensive base allowing midfielders like Azor Matusiwa to push forward, while attackers such as J. Philogene and I. Azon provided width before their substitutions. Cédric Kipré anchored the backline effectively despite his booking, forming a key partnership in defence that helped contain Wrexham's threats. The setup emphasised possession play, with creative roles for players like S. W. Egeli before he made way late on.

Wrexham deployed a 3-5-2 shape, relying on wing-backs for width and a compact midfield featuring George Thomason and Ben Sheaf, who both picked up early cards before being substituted. This formation allowed for defensive resilience, with partnerships like those involving Lewis O'Brien after his introduction helping to absorb Ipswich's pressure. Forwards such as J. Windass and S. Smith led the line until their changes, focusing on counter-attacking opportunities.

Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match went to Wrexham’s Arthur Okonkwo, whose heroics in goal were pivotal in securing the clean sheet. With eight saves, zero goals conceded, four clearances, and two punches, he thwarted Ipswich’s pressure repeatedly, proving his worth as the backbone of a resilient defensive display that earned his side a valuable point on the road.

Recent Championship matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Wrexham (H)
• Win: 4-1 vs Swansea City (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Watford (H)
• Win: 4-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs West Bromwich Albion (H)

Recent Championship matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Ipswich Town (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Charlton Athletic (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Portsmouth (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Coventry City (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Middlesbrough (A)

Sitting eighth with 24 points, Ipswich Town will look to build on this hard-fought draw as they chase promotion spots, their recent form showing defensive solidity with just two goals conceded in three games but a need for more ruthlessness upfront. They face a stern test against sixth-placed Hull City, who sit one point ahead on 25, in a midweek clash on 25 November at 19:45 that could propel them up the table with a win.

Wrexham, in 14th on 22 points, continue to grind out results in their Championship return, with back-to-back clean sheets highlighting a growing resilience that keeps them clear of trouble. Their next outing pits them against fourth-placed Bristol City, boasting 26 points, on 26 November at 19:45, offering a chance to upset the odds and climb towards mid-table security.

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