Match Preview Wrexham vs West Bromwich Albion Championship Game Week 2

Explore Coral’s detailed game week 2 match preview for Wrexham vs West Bromwich Albion in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and line-ups for the 12:30 kick-off at The Racecourse Ground, Wrexham on Saturday, 16 August 2025.

Fixture: Wrexham vs West Bromwich Albion

Date: Saturday, 16 August 2025

Kick-off: 12:30 BST

Venue: Racecourse Ground, Wrexham

Wrexham’s 2-1 loss to Southampton on August 9, 2025, showed resilience, with Josh Windass’ penalty (22’) giving them a lead before late goals from Ryan Manning (90’) and Jack Stephens (90+6’) secured Southampton’s comeback. Despite only 25% possession, Wrexham’s ability to create chances suggests they can challenge at home. West Bromwich Albion’s 1-0 win over Blackburn Rovers, driven by Isaac Price’s early goal (15’) and a clean sheet despite Darnell Furlong’s red card (90’), highlights their defensive solidity and clinical finishing. However, playing with ten men late exposed potential vulnerabilities.

This match could be closely contested, with Wrexham’s home crowd pushing them to exploit West Brom’s potential fatigue from their disciplined performance. West Brom’s defensive organisation may keep it tight, but Wrexham’s attacking flair could edge them out.

Match Prediction: Wrexham 2-1 West Bromwich Albion

Wrexham’s 2-1 defeat to Southampton away showed they can compete, taking the lead through Josh Windass’ penalty and creating chances despite low possession (25%). At Racecourse Ground, they’ll look to capitalise on their attacking threat, with Ryan Barnett and Lewis O’Brien key to breaking down West Brom’s defence, though they’ll need to stay focused to avoid late concessions.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Southampton (A)

West Brom’s 1-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers at home showcased their defensive resilience, holding firm despite 44% possession and a late red card to Darnell Furlong. Isaac Price’s early goal and Alex Mowatt’s midfield control were pivotal, but they’ll need to maintain discipline without Furlong to counter Wrexham’s home advantage and attacking intent.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 1-0 vs Blackburn Rovers (H)

West Brom's recent victory over Blackburn Rovers highlights their defensive strength and ability to grind out results. This win will boost their confidence as they travel to Wrexham. However, they'll need to be wary of Wrexham's attacking threat and ensure they maintain their solid defensive shape throughout the match.

Recent Championship Results:

• Kieffer Moore (Ankle Injury)

• Jay Rodríguez (Ankle injury)

• Andy Cannon (Cruciate ligament tear)

• Ollie Rathbone (Ankle injury)

• No reported injuries.

• Ward, Cleworth, Coady, Brunt, Barnett, Dobson, James, O’Brien, Cacace, Windass, Hardie

Wrexham’s predicted lineup balances a solid defensive core with Max Cleworth, Conor Coady, and Lewis Brunt, and attacking width from Ryan Barnett and Liberato Cacace. With Kieffer Moore injured, Ryan Hardie joins Josh Windass up top to provide the attacking threat needed to exploit West Brom’s depleted defence.

• Griffiths, Campbell, Phillips, Heggem, Styles, Molumby, Mowatt, Fellows, Price, Ahearne-Grant, Heggebø

West Brom’s predicted line-up focuses on defensive stability without Darnell Furlong, with George Campbell stepping in. Jayson Molumby and Alex Mowatt anchor the midfield, while Tom Fellows, Isaac Price, and Karlan Ahearne-Grant support Asgeir Heggebø in attack, aiming to hit Wrexham on the counter.

• Josh Windass vs Nat Phillips: Windass's creativity will be tested against Phillips's defensive solidity.

• George Dobson vs Alex Mowatt: Dobson's midfield control will be crucial against Mowatt's ability to dictate play.

• Lewis Brunt (Wrexham): Brunt's defensive stability will be vital for Wrexham's chances of winning.

• Karlan Grant (West Bromwich Albion): Grant's pace and finishing could be the key to unlocking Wrexham's defence.

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