Match report
Wrexham 2-0 Middlesbrough: match report
Wrexham defeated Middlesbrough 2-0 in the Championship, with goals from George Thomason and Oliver Rathbone at Racecourse Ground.
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Wrexham secured a 2-0 victory over Middlesbrough in the Championship on Wednesday at Racecourse Ground. George Thomason opened the scoring in the 70th minute, assisted by Kieffer Moore. Oliver Rathbone doubled the lead in the 84th minute, with Lewis O'Brien providing the assist.
George Dobson received a yellow card for Wrexham in the 62nd minute. The match was officiated by referee Oliver Langford.
Wrexham had 38% possession compared to Middlesbrough's 62%. The expected goals (xG) were 1.4 for Wrexham and 0.9 for Middlesbrough. Wrexham managed 4 shots on target, while Middlesbrough had 2. Wrexham earned 3 corners, and Middlesbrough had 2. The foul count was 9 for Wrexham and 6 for Middlesbrough, with both teams making 2 saves each.
Following this result, Middlesbrough remain at the top of the table with 29 points from 14 matches. Wrexham sit in 18th place with 15 points from the same number of games.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Wrexham vs Middlesbrough preview: form
Wrexham will host Middlesbrough in the Championship on Wednesday 4 November at 19:45 GMT. The match will take place at the Racecourse Ground.
Wrexham's recent form shows they have won just once in their last five matches, with a record of one win, one draw, and three losses. Their last game ended in a 1-0 defeat to Sheffield United on 30 October.
In contrast, Middlesbrough are in excellent form, winning four of their last five matches and remaining unbeaten. They secured a 3-0 victory over Charlton in their latest match on 31 October.
In the league table, Middlesbrough sit at the top with 28 points from 13 games, having won eight, drawn four, and lost one. Wrexham are currently in 18th place with 14 points, having won three, drawn five, and lost five.
Historically, Middlesbrough have had the upper hand in their head-to-head encounters with Wrexham, making them the favourites going into this match.
Match Events
All events- 84'Oliver Rathbone(2 - 0)(Assist: Lewis O'Brien)
- 83'George Dobson(Out: Ben Sheaf)
- 77'George Thomason(Out: Oliver Rathbone)
- 77'Tommy Conway(Out: Jeremy Sarmiento)
- 72'Neto Borges(Out: David Strelec)
- 70'George Thomason(1 - 0)(Assist: Kieffer Moore)
- 62'George Dobson
- 60'Sebastian Berhalter(Out: Myles Peart-Harris)
Match Statistics
All stats- 38%Possession62%
- 1.40Expected Goals (xG)0.90
- 4Shots on Target2
- 3Corners2
- 9Fouls6
Prediction
Live win probability
Wrexham 93%Draw 6%Middlesbrough 1%
Wrexham is most likely to win the game against Middlesbrough.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionChampionship · Regular Season 14
- VenueRacecourse Ground, Wrexham · 12600
- RefereeLangford, Oliver
- ForecastCloudy, 8.22°C
Last five games
WrexhamWLLWL
MiddlesbroughWWDWW
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 14 | +11 | 28 |
| 2 |  Wolves | 14 | +8 | 27 |
| 3 |  Birmingham | 14 | +13 | 26 |
| 4 |  Stoke City | 14 | +5 | 26 |
| 5 |  Swansea | 14 | +5 | 26 |
| 6 |  West Brom | 14 | +5 | 25 |
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Wrexham vs Middlesbrough: result, stats & highlights
Wrexham and Middlesbrough finished 2-0 in the Championship (Regular Season 14) at Racecourse Ground. Played: (your local time).
Wrexham are 16th in the table on 17 points; Middlesbrough are 1st on 28.
Recent form: Wrexham WLLWL, Middlesbrough WWDWW.
Head-to-head (last 3): Wrexham 0 wins, 2 draws, Middlesbrough 1 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.