Championship 26/27 · 19 Sep 2026

Wrexham 2–1 Southampton

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Aug 2026; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot made Wrexham favourites at 42%.

Wrexham won although Southampton made the better chances (1.6 xG to 0.6): a result the chances didn't back.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: James Ward-Prowse, 65.0 in 90′.

Well above their usual level: Kieffer Moore +12.6, Ryan Manning +11.1, James Ward-Prowse +11.1.

Well below it: Jacques Ekomié −10.4, Josh Windass −10.0, Dominic Hyam −8.3.

Each side's last five results before this match.

11 Sep 2026	L 0–6	at West Ham United Championship
8 Sep 2026	D 1–1	v Burnley Championship
5 Sep 2026	D 0–0	at Swansea City Championship
2 Sep 2026	W 3–0	at Millwall Championship
28 Aug 2026	L 1–2	v Birmingham City Championship

12 Sep 2026	W 4–1	v Bristol City Championship
8 Sep 2026	W 3–1	v Swansea City Championship
5 Sep 2026	D 1–1	at Lincoln City Championship
1 Sep 2026	D 1–1	at Birmingham City Championship
29 Aug 2026	W 5–1	v Millwall Championship

7 Apr 2026	Wrexham 1–5 Southampton Championship
9 Aug 2025	Southampton 2–1 Wrexham Championship

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Kieffer Moore Forward	72	1	0	0.11	52.8	+12.6
Anthony Patterson Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	48.8	+1.3
Ben Whiteman Midfielder	90	0	1	–	45.2	+4.2
Callum Doyle Defender	90	0	0	–	45.1	+0.1
Matty James Midfielder	25	0	0	–	43.7	–
Lewis O'Brien Midfielder	8	0	0	–	39.7	–
Zak Vyner Defender	90	0	0	–	39.5	+6.7
Sam Smith Forward	18	0	0	0.18	37.6	–
Josh Windass Forward	87	0	0	0.04	36.0	−10.0
Dominic Hyam Defender	90	0	0	–	34.9	−8.3
Ben Sheaf Midfielder	65	0	0	–	33.6	−5.8
Issa Kaboré Midfielder	90	0	0	–	33.4	−2.8
Callum O'Hare Midfielder	90	0	0	0.29	33.2	−6.1
Jacques Ekomié Defender	90	0	0	–	30.8	−10.4

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
James Ward-Prowse Midfielder	90	1	0	0.73	65.0	+11.1
Daniel Peretz Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	58.3	+8.5
Keven Schlotterbeck Defender	90	0	0	0.12	57.6	+4.3
Ryan Manning Midfielder	90	0	0	0.06	56.2	+11.1
Flynn Downes Midfielder	90	0	0	–	55.5	+8.1
Nathan Wood Defender	90	0	0	–	51.3	+3.6
Lewis Dobbin Forward	1	0	0	–	51.1	–
Leo Scienza Midfielder	45	0	0	–	45.9	+4.7
James Bree Defender	89	0	0	0.02	42.7	+0.9
Cyle Larin Forward	86	0	0	0.49	42.6	−5.6
Finn Azaz Midfielder	90	0	0	0.09	39.9	+0.2
Samuel Edozie Midfielder	45	0	1	–	39.3	+1.9
Divin Mubama Forward	9	0	0	–	36.9	–
Kuryu Matsuki Midfielder	76	0	0	0.10	36.9	−1.8
Tom Fellows Midfielder	14	0	0	–	30.6	–