Preston North End 1-1 Wrexham: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Preston North End 1-1 Wrexham in the Championship on Saturday, 06 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Preston North End and Wrexham played out a 1-1 draw at Deepdale. Wrexham took an early lead when Kieffer Moore scored in the 4th minute, putting the visitors ahead and setting a defensive tone as they looked to hold on. Preston, coming off a mixed run with a win against Sheffield Wednesday but draws and a loss in recent outings, pushed hard but couldn’t break through until late, with Harrison Armstrong equalising in the 81st minute to salvage a point.

The match saw Preston dominate much of the play after the early setback, but Wrexham’s resilience, built on a form that included draws against Blackburn Rovers and Ipswich Town alongside wins over Bristol City and Charlton Athletic, kept them in it. Substitutions around the hour mark for Preston brought fresh legs, and their persistence paid off with Armstrong’s goal. Both sides will see this as a fair result, though Preston might rue not converting more chances earlier.

Preston North End controlled possession with 57% of the ball compared to Wrexham’s 43%, which reflected their pressure throughout, especially in the second half where they forced numerous corners, ending with 16 to Wrexham’s 2. Successful dribbles were close, with Preston edging it at 35 against 29, suggesting both teams had players capable of beating opponents, but Preston’s higher count aligned with their territorial edge. Discipline was even with one yellow card each, and both sides used three substitutions, including Preston’s double change at 60 minutes where Daniel Jebbison replaced Pol Valentín and Odeluga Offiah came on for Stefán Teitur Thórdarson, followed by Harrison Armstrong replacing Lewis Dobbin at 70 minutes; Wrexham’s changes came later with Ryan Longman for Ryan Barnett at 75 minutes, Josh Windass for Nathan Broadhead at 78 minutes, and Matty James for Ben Sheaf at 79 minutes.

No red cards or penalties disrupted the flow, and while there were no assists or injury-time goals recorded, the stats paint a picture of Preston’s dominance not fully translating into clear-cut opportunities against a compact Wrexham defence.

Wrexham struck first with Kieffer Moore’s goal in the 4th minute, giving them an early advantage they defended stoutly. Preston’s response included a yellow card for Alfie Devine in the 49th minute, but they gained momentum with substitutions at 60 minutes as Daniel Jebbison replaced Pol Valentín and Odeluga Offiah came on for Stefán Teitur Thórdarson, followed by Harrison Armstrong replacing Lewis Dobbin at 70 minutes. The turning point arrived when Armstrong scored the equaliser in the 81st minute, rewarding Preston’s persistence.

Wrexham’s Arthur Okonkwo picked up a yellow card in the 63rd minute, and their late substitutions saw Ryan Longman replace Ryan Barnett at 75 minutes, Josh Windass come on for Nathan Broadhead at 78 minutes, and Matty James replace Ben Sheaf at 79 minutes. The match ended with a yellow card for Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson in the 90+5th minute, but it didn’t alter the 1-1 outcome.

Preston North End lined up in a 3-4-1-2 shape, allowing them to build from the back while pushing wing-backs forward, with partnerships like those involving Stefán Teitur Thórdarson and Lewis Dobbin providing midfield drive before their substitutions. Harrison Armstrong made a key impact after coming on, scoring the equaliser, while Alfie Devine was involved in the action but picked up a yellow card.

Wrexham set up in a 3-5-2 formation, focusing on a solid defensive base with wing-backs like Ryan Barnett contributing before his substitution, which helped them absorb pressure after Kieffer Moore’s early goal. Arthur Okonkwo stood out in goal, earning a yellow card but making crucial interventions, while late changes like Josh Windass for Nathan Broadhead added fresh options in attack.

Arthur Okonkwo was Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match for his commanding performance in the Wrexham goal, where he made five saves and only conceded one goal despite heavy pressure from Preston. His three clearances and three punches helped clear danger effectively, proving vital in securing the draw for his side.

Recent Championship matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Wrexham (H)
• Win: 3-2 vs Sheffield Wednesday (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Watford (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Blackburn Rovers (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Millwall (A)

Recent Championship matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Preston North End (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Blackburn Rovers (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Bristol City (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Ipswich Town (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Charlton Athletic (H)

Preston North End have just drawn 1-1 at home to Wrexham, leaving them in 5th place on 31 points after a run of form that includes a win over Sheffield Wednesday but several draws like those against Watford and Millwall, plus a loss to Blackburn Rovers. Their next match is against Coventry City on 2025-12-09 at 19:45, with the leaders sitting top on 43 points, so a positive result could help Preston close the gap in the chase for promotion spots.

Wrexham have just drawn 1-1 away to Preston North End, keeping them in 12th on 27 points following a steady patch with draws against Blackburn Rovers and Ipswich Town, plus wins over Bristol City and Charlton Athletic. They face Hull City next on 2025-12-10 at 20:00, with the opponents in 9th on 28 points, making it a chance for Wrexham to climb the table and build some mid-table security.

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