West Bromwich Albion vs Wrexham – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

West Bromwich Albion welcome play-off chasing Wrexham to The Hawthorns on Good Friday, with both sides desperate for points.

The Baggies enter this fixture following a vital 1–0 victory over Bristol City. This result marked their second consecutive win and clean sheet. James Morrison’s side has finally found some rhythm after a difficult winter period.

Significantly, West Brom have now won as many games in their last two outings as in their previous 19. They sit 20th in the table, four points clear of the relegation zone.

Wrexham arrive in the West Midlands sitting seventh, only trailing the play-off spots on goal difference. The Red Dragons have been sensational since the festive period. They have won 11 of their 17 league games since Christmas.

Only Norwich City have recorded more victories in the Championship during this timeframe. Notably, Phil Parkinson’s men boast the second-best shot conversion rate (13.6%) in the division. They rank fifth for goals despite being 19th for total shots.

West Bromwich Albion vs Wrexham – Match preview and team news

Team News

West Bromwich Albion

Interim boss James Morrison continues to manage several key absences. Mikey Johnston remains out with a season-ending leg injury. Karlan Grant is also sidelined due to a hamstring problem. Furthermore, centre-back Chris Mepham faces a late fitness test following a similar issue. George Campbell is expected to start after scoring three goals in his last six appearances.

Wrexham

The visitors are without leading marksman Kieffer Moore, who is managing a hamstring injury. Ben Sheaf and Matthew James are also unlikely to feature at The Hawthorns. Notably, Sam Smith and Josh Windass are expected to lead the attack. Both players found the net in the recent 2–1 win at Sheffield United.

Form Guide

West Bromwich Albion

West Brom are unbeaten in their last four matches, providing a massive boost to their survival hopes. They have kept consecutive clean sheets for the first time in 2026. Significantly, the Baggies won the reverse fixture 3–2 back in August. They have completed league doubles over each of their last four new opponents.

Wrexham

Wrexham have won five of their last seven away league matches, demonstrating their clinical edge on the road. The Welsh side has lost just one of their last nine Good Friday fixtures. Notably, a victory today would be their first over West Brom in 96 years. They remain a primary threat in the play-off race.

Predicted Lineups

West Brom Predicted XI (4-4-2): Griffiths; Imray, Phillips, Campbell, Styles; Wallace, Molumby, Diakite, Price; Maja, Heggebo

Wrexham Predicted XI (3-4-3): Okonkwo; Cleworth, Hyam, Doyle; Kabore, Vyner, Dobson, Thomason; Windass, O’Brien, Smith

How to watch West Bromwich Albion vs Wrexham?

The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Plus. Coverage begins shortly before the 15:00 kick-off.

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