OffsAIde
·17 January 2026
Smith header earns Wrexham a point against Norwich City

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·17 January 2026

Match in Five Sentences: Wrexham and Norwich City drew 1-1 in the Championship. Anis Ben Slimane put the visitors ahead in the ninth minute after a pass from Ali Ahmed. Sam Smith levelled with a glancing header (24.) from Max Cleworth's delivery. Wrexham carried more of the play, posting 17 attempts to the Canaries' seven and 55.1% possession, but worked Vladan Kovacevic only twice on target. Wrexham drop from ninth to 10th while the Canaries stay 22nd, with Wrexham hosting Leicester next and the Canaries visiting West Bromwich Albion.
Player of the Match: Max Cleworth dictated from the back for Wrexham, supplying the assist for the equaliser and completing 51 of 58 passes with 18 successful final third balls.
Stat of the Match: Wrexham registered 17 attempts but only two on target, a wasteful return that kept the game level.
Three Things We Learned: Cleworth's distribution was a real outlet, highlighted by his assist and 18 successful final third passes. Wrexham's volume told a story, with 17 attempts, seven corners and shot accuracy of 11.8%. The Canaries dug in under pressure, making 27 clearances and still edging shots on target three to two.









































