Wrexham A.F.C. drew 1-1 with Watford at The Racecourse, the club’s second Championship match of the season. The match, played before 10,582 fans, ended in a stalemate after both sides scored once.
Match Overview
The Hornets took the lead in the 14th minute when Omar Haktab Traoré delivered a cross from the right that Luca Kjerrumgaard headed past keeper Anthony Patterson. Wrexham’s response came quickly; Lewis O’Brien broke forward and fed Kieffer Moore, whose cross reached Danny Imray. The wing-back struck from inside the area, deflecting a shot to score the equaliser at 22 minutes.
Key Moments
Despite several opportunities, both teams failed to convert. Wrexham’s Federico Ravaglia saved Amin Nabizada’s low drive early on, and George Thomason’s cross was only met with a fingertip block. In the second half, Imray was again on target after a Rathbone pass but hit the outside post. Jordan Zamura’s free-kick in added time was saved by Patterson, and a late corner from O’Brien saw Callum Doyle head over.
Lineups and Substitutions
Phil Parkinson started with a change, bringing in summer signing Ben Whiteman for the injured Matty James. Wrexham’s 3-4-2-1 formation featured Patterson, Vyner, Hyam, Doyle, Imray (Longman 78), Whiteman, O’Brien, Thomason (Cleworth 90), Rathbone (Cadamarteri 69), Broadhead (James 78), and Moore (Smith 63). Substitutes not used: Ward, Scarr, Dobson, Keillor-Dunn. Watford’s 4-2-3-1 line-up included Ravaglia, Traore (Eames 44), Pollock, Keben, Zamura, Bove (Kayembe 67), Kyprianou, Nabizada (Doumbia 67), Bravo, Maamma (Payero 58), and Kjerrumgaard (Vata 67). Substitutes not used: Bachmann, Adu-Poku, Ramirez-Espain, Clarridge.
