Wrexham A.F.C. secured its first Championship win of the season with a commanding 3-0 victory over Millwall on Wednesday. The result, reported by sportstar.thehindu.com, lifts the Hollywood-owned club to 11th in the table with five points from four games.
Issa Kabore's dangerous cross forced Millwall defender Zak Sturge into a first-half own goal to open the scoring. After the break, striker Kieffer Moore doubled the lead with a powerful 20-yard strike. Substitute Jacques Ekomie sealed the three points with a close-range finish late on. The win follows a mixed start for Wrexham, who began with clean-sheet victories over Bristol City and Norwich but then drew with Cardiff and Watford before a home loss to Birmingham.
How did Wrexham break down Millwall?
The match turned on a moment of misfortune for the hosts. Wrexham's pressure told when Issa Kabore drove forward and delivered a low cross that deflected off Millwall's Zak Sturge and into the net. That own goal gave the visitors a platform to build upon. Manager Phil Parkinson's side grew in confidence and controlled large periods of the game in south London.
Kieffer Moore's goal early in the second half effectively ended the contest. The Welsh international received the ball outside the box and unleashed a fierce drive that gave the goalkeeper no chance. Jacques Ekomie's late tap-in, after good work down the flank, completed a comprehensive scoreline. This offensive output is a positive sign for a team that has scored six goals while conceding four so far this campaign.
What challenges did Millwall face?
Millwall's preparations were far from ideal. Just 24 hours before the match, the club sold Nigeria international Femi Azeez to Brighton for a reported £15 million. Their problems compounded during the game as they lost striker Josh Coburn and midfielder Casper De Norre to injuries. This came after a heavy 5-1 defeat to Southampton the previous Saturday, meaning they have now conceded eight goals in their last two matches.
Manager Neil Harris has a significant task to shore up a defense that has been breached repeatedly. The loss of key attacking talent and fresh injury concerns leaves the squad looking thin ahead of a busy period in the Championship schedule.
Where does this leave Wrexham in the table?
The three points are vital for Wrexham's early-season ambitions. They now sit 11th in the Championship standings, having taken five points from a possible twelve. Their record shows one win, two draws, and one loss, with a positive goal difference of two. They remain five points behind early leaders Swansea City, who they are scheduled to face next.
Parkinson will be pleased with a return to clean sheet form after recent concessions. The team's current form reads WLDD, showing resilience after the Birmingham defeat. Fans can track the club's progress on our dedicated standings page.
Who is unavailable for Wrexham's next match?
Despite the victory, Wrexham's squad depth is being tested. The club currently has four players sidelined through injury: defenders Liberato Cacace and Sebastian Revan, along with midfielders Ben Sheaf and Gavin Thomason. Their absence is noted on the club's official injuries list.
This makes the convincing performance against Millwall all the more impressive, as Parkinson had to work with limited options. The manager will hope for positive news on the fitness front as the fixture list becomes more congested.
Wrexham's immediate focus shifts to a massive test away at league leaders Swansea City on September 5th. A full rundown of upcoming matches is available on our fixtures page.
