West Ham United v Wrexham: promotion push meets draw specialists | OneFootball

West Ham United host Wrexham in the Championship at London Stadium on Friday, 11 September 2026, with the hosts aiming to consolidate a top-two start against visitors who have shared the points in most of their games so far.

West Ham United sit second with 11 points and the division's joint-best early attacking return of 14 goals, while Wrexham are 14th on seven points after four draws in six.

The Hammers arrive unbeaten in four league matches, winning three on the bounce, and scoring freely at home. Wrexham have been stubborn, with one defeat in six and an eye-catching 3-0 away victory at Millwall, plus clean sheets at Swansea and The Den that underline their resilience on the road.

Injuries shape both squads. West Ham United list Alphonse Areola, Tomás Soucek and Valentín Castellanos as injured. Wrexham have Ben Sheaf, Liberato Cacace, Max Cleworth and George Thomason sidelined.

Expect a control-versus-organisation battle. The Hammers have 56% possession, 86.33% pass completion and 84 open-play crosses at 21.43% accuracy, and could lean on Jarrod Bowen, who has three league goals and two assists. Wrexham have conceded only five goals with two clean sheets and strong aerial numbers, so Jacques Ekomie's two goals and Danny Imray's two assists may be key in transition.

A win would take The Irons to 14 points and could keep them firmly in the promotion places. Three points for Wrexham would move them to 10 and could lift them up the table towards the play-off picture.