Rathbone strikes late as Wrexham deny Watford | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Wrexham and Watford drew 2-2. Josh Windass put Wrexham ahead in the 21st minute with a low finish after Matty James' through ball. Mamadou Doumbia levelled (30.) and Othmane Maamma completed the turnaround (42.). Wrexham's pressure brought 16 attempts and seven corners, with Callum Doyle striking the bar before the interval, while Egil Selvik stayed firm. Oliver Rathbone rescued a point in the second minute of second half stoppage time, lifting the hosts from 15th to 14th while the Hornets slip from 12th to 13th, and Wrexham visit Swansea next as the Hornets host Stoke.

Player of the Match: Othmane Maamma decided the first half with a goal and an assist and added two key passes, repeatedly breaking lines on the counter.

Stat of the Match: Wrexham delivered 34 crosses at 23.5% accuracy, a relentless supply that finally brought the late equaliser.

Three Things We Learned: Windass carried much of the hosts' threat, leading the game with five shots and seven touches in the box. Maamma's direct running and creativity produced a goal, an assist and two key passes, underlining the Hornets' danger in transition. Dominic Hyam made 17 clearances for Wrexham, evidence of the defensive workload once the Hornets went in front.