Wrexham A.F.C. travel to face Sheffield United at Bramall Lane this Friday in a key Championship fixture. The match kicks off at 8pm local time, as both sides look to build momentum. Wrexham currently sit 17th in the Championship with 14 points from 12 games, having recorded three wins and five draws alongside four defeats.
Phil Parkinson's side currently sit in the standings having won three, drawn five and lost four. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with a heavy defeat at Blackburn last time out followed by a convincing win over Preston earlier this month. That last result was a 2-0 loss at Blackburn on Saturday 24 October. Their form across the last five games shows two wins, one draw and two losses, a sequence that began with a 2-1 win over Southampton on 19 September and includes a 4-1 victory against Preston on Saturday 17 October. Overall this season, the team has scored 15 goals while conceding 18. Top scorer Kieffer Moore will be central to their hopes of causing an upset on the road. Moore has five goals this season in 12 appearances.
Sheffield United head into the game with their own patchy record. Their last four outings include a home win over Lincoln, an away victory at Bristol City, and a draw with Derby.
Wrexham are anticipated to stick with a shape, with goalkeeper Patterson protected by a back three of Joe Worrall, Hyam and Doyle. The midfield battle between Whiteman and Sheffield United's Phillips could be decisive. Whiteman was on the scoresheet in the 4-1 win over Preston, while Worrall both scored and provided an assist in that match. The full squad list shows Parkinson has options to change things if needed.
This is a round of Championship fixtures. A positive result for Wrexham would provide a significant boost ahead of a demanding schedule. The team's next assignment is another away trip, which is against Sheffield United on Friday 30 October.
