Wrexham A.F.C. travel to Ewood Park this Saturday for a Championship match against Blackburn Rovers. The fixture offers a chance to build on the momentum from last week's emphatic 4-1 home victory over Preston on Saturday 17 October. Phil Parkinson's side currently sit 14th in the Championship with 14 points from 11 games, a record of three wins, five draws and three losses. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins, a draw and two losses in their last five outings. The 4-1 win over Preston North End last Friday was a highlight, a result that saw goals from Joe Worrall, Benjamin Whiteman, Sam Smith and Kieffer Moore. Kieffer Moore, the club's top scorer with five goals this season, was on the scoresheet in that match, assisted by Joe Worrall. Moore's physical presence and aerial threat are central to Wrexham's attacking strategy.
Recent Form and Performance
Blackburn Rovers, who are 10th in the table, present a stern test. Their recent results have also been mixed, with a 2-3 loss to West Brom last time out preceded by a win at Bristol City. This followed a 1-2 home defeat to West Brom on Tuesday 13 October, where Moore scored Wrexham's only goal. Manager Phil Parkinson highlighted the need for a more resilient away performance, pointing to lapses in concentration that have cost the team points in previous fixtures. The team has scored 15 goals this season but conceded 16, leaving them with a negative goal difference.
Team Lineups and Tactics
Wrexham deployed a 3-4-1-2 formation in their last match, with Moore and Sam Smith leading the line. The midfield trio of Benjamin Whiteman, James and Ekomié provided the platform for the Preston win. Blackburn typically set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with experienced campaigners like Sam Morsy and Cantwell in their ranks. The tactical battle in midfield will be key to the outcome. Wrexham's wing-backs, who provided key width and delivery against Preston, will be tasked with both supporting the attack and tracking Blackburn's dangerous wide forwards.
Defensive solidity will be important for Wrexham against Blackburn's varied attack. Goalkeeper Nathan Ashby, who made several key saves in the second half against Preston, will be key in organizing the back line. With the team nine points behind league leaders Swansea, every point is key. The match kicks off at 3pm on Saturday, October 24.
Manager Phil Parkinson said he was delighted to see Wrexham rediscover their attacking intent in the 4-1 win over Preston. He told the club's newsroom, "Our supporters are used to goalmouth action." Parkinson highlighted that three of the four goals came from set-pieces, a threat he was pleased to see return. The win moved Wrexham to 14th in the Championship with 14 points from 11 games.
Manager Phil Parkinson praised Matty James for playing through injury in the 4-1 win over Preston. The midfielder, who had an injection and limited training, returned to secure the centre of the pitch. Parkinson told the club's newsroom, "Matty coming back in secured the centre of the pitch for us brilliantly." Wrexham, 14th in the Championship with 14 points, next travel to face 10th-placed Blackburn.
Manager Phil Parkinson acknowledged the increased scrutiny on his position after a difficult start to the Championship campaign. He told the club's newsroom, "Our international profile brings increased scrutiny." Wrexham, 14th in the Championship with 14 points, face Blackburn on Saturday. Parkinson remains in charge despite reports linking other managers to the role.
Midfielder Ben Whiteman said Wrexham must improve their ball dominance to achieve their promotion aims. He told the club's newsroom, "If you don't dominate the ball... You're not going to be successful." Whiteman, who scored in the 4-1 win over Preston, highlighted the coming months as key. Wrexham, 14th with 14 points, have scored 15 and conceded 16 this season.
Manager Phil Parkinson told the club's newsroom that Wrexham's 4-1 win over Preston was "the 100th home victory of my reign." The manager started two strikers together for the first time since League One, with Kieffer Moore and Sam Smith both scoring. The club confirmed Josh Windass and Nathan Broadhead are set to miss the next few games, likely keeping the two-striker system in place. Wrexham, 14th in the Championship with 14 points, travel to face Blackburn on Saturday.
