Nathan Broadhead of Wrexham celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Wrexham AFC and Oxford United at Racecourse Ground on October 22, 2025 in Wrexham, Wales.
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Wrexham end 43-year wait for 2nd-tier home win

Wrexham hung on with 10 men to record their first win in England's second tier in 43 years, thanks to a 1-0 victory over Oxford United on Wednesday.
Oct 22, 2025, 06:51 pm - ESPN News Services

Match Timeline

Wrexham
Oxford United
  • KO
  • 14
  • 37
  • HT
  • 45
  • 60
  • 65
  • 67
  • 69
  • 70
  • 80
  • 81
  • 83
  • 88
  • 90+6
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Wrexham 1, Oxford United 0.
90'+7'
Second Half ends, Wrexham 1, Oxford United 0.
90'+6'
Attempt saved. Sam Smith (Wrexham) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Jamie Cumming (Oxford United). Assisted by George Dobson.
Match Stats
WXMOXF
Possession
48.2%
51.848.2
51.8%
Shots on Goal
6
2
Shot Attempts
11
6
Yellow Cards
3
1
Corner Kicks
6
3
Saves
2
5
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