Wrexham 2-0 Bristol City: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Wrexham 2-0 Bristol City in the Championship on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Wrexham took control early on, with Nathan Broadhead opening the scoring in the 16th minute after a tidy assist from George Thomason. Bristol City held slightly more possession but couldn’t convert it into meaningful chances, as Wrexham’s defence stood firm through the first half. Yellow cards were shown to Dan Scarr of Wrexham and Yu Hirakawa of Bristol City around the 50-minute mark, adding some tension, followed by Rob Dickie’s booking for Bristol City at 53’.

Substitutions began flowing in the second half, with Bristol City making their first change at 64’ when Mark Sykes made way for Sinclair Armstrong, while Wrexham responded at 67’ with Ben Sheaf replaced by Max James and then at 68’ Nathan Broadhead off for Josh Windass. The decisive moment came at 74’ when an own goal doubled Wrexham’s lead, putting the game beyond Bristol City’s reach. Further changes saw Bristol City bring on Jason Knight for Haydon Roberts at 73’, Neto Borges for Yu Hirakawa at 78’, and Cameron Pring for Ross McCrorie at 79’, while Wrexham’s final switch at 81’ had Kieffer Moore replaced by Steven Smith, sealing a comfortable 2-0 victory.

Possession was evenly split with Bristol City edging it at 52% to Wrexham’s 48%, but this slight advantage didn’t translate into goals, as Wrexham made better use of their spells on the ball to secure the win. Corners favoured Bristol City 4-2, and they also led in successful dribbles with 58 to Wrexham’s 50, suggesting more individual flair, yet these metrics highlighted their inefficiency in the final third. Wrexham recorded one assist compared to Bristol City’s zero, underscoring the quality of their opener, while substitutions saw Wrexham use three—Max James on for Ben Sheaf at 67’, Josh Windass for Nathan Broadhead at 68’, and Steven Smith for Kieffer Moore at 81’—against Bristol City’s four changes, which included Sinclair Armstrong replacing Mark Sykes at 64’, Jason Knight for Haydon Roberts at 73’, Neto Borges for Yu Hirakawa at 78’, and Cameron Pring for Ross McCrorie at 79’.

Disciplinary actions included one yellow card for Wrexham and two for Bristol City, with no reds or second yellows issued, keeping the game flowing without major disruptions. There were no penalties taken or injury-time goals, allowing Wrexham to manage the closing stages effectively and claim a clean sheet.

The match turned on Wrexham’s early goal at 16’, where Nathan Broadhead finished off George Thomason’s assist to give the hosts a lead they never relinquished. Tensions rose around the 50-minute mark with yellow cards to Wrexham’s Dan Scarr and Bristol City’s Yu Hirakawa, followed by Rob Dickie’s caution at 53’, but these didn’t shift the momentum significantly. The own goal at 74’ proved decisive, extending Wrexham’s advantage and deflating Bristol City’s efforts.

Substitutions played a role in the second half, with Wrexham bringing on Max James for Ben Sheaf at 67’ and Josh Windass for goalscorer Nathan Broadhead at 68’, helping to maintain their structure. Bristol City’s changes, including Sinclair Armstrong replacing Mark Sykes at 64’ and later swaps like Jason Knight for Haydon Roberts at 73’, aimed to inject energy but couldn’t prevent the 2-0 defeat.

Wrexham lined up in a 3-1-4-2 formation, allowing for solid defensive cover while pushing forward through midfield partnerships like George Thomason’s link-up play that set up the opener. Nathan Broadhead’s role up front was key early on before his substitution, and the shape helped them absorb Bristol City’s possession without conceding.

Bristol City deployed a 3-4-2-1 setup, focusing on width from the wing-backs and attacking support behind the striker, though partnerships in the final third lacked the cutting edge needed to break down Wrexham. Players like Yu Hirakawa contributed before being subbed off, but the formation couldn’t capitalise on their possession dominance.

Nathan Broadhead earned Man of the Match honours for his clinical finish in the 16th minute, which set the tone for Wrexham’s victory and showcased his threat before he was replaced at 68’ by Josh Windass. His goal, assisted by George Thomason, was the highlight in a composed performance that helped secure the clean sheet.

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 2-0 vs Bristol City (H)
• 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)

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Wrexham (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Swansea City (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Watford (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Blackburn Rovers (H)
• Loss: 1-5 vs Stoke City (A)

Wrexham will aim to build on this solid 2-0 win, which boosts their confidence after a controlled display against Bristol City, though they’ll need to maintain defensive discipline in upcoming games.

Bristol City face the task of regrouping after this 2-0 defeat, where their possession and dribbling stats promised more but delivered little, setting up a need for sharper finishing in their next outing.

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