Wrexham pegged back as Watford strike early | OneFootball

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·22 August 2026

Wrexham pegged back as Watford strike early

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Match in Five Sentences: Wrexham and Watford drew 1-1 at the Racecourse Ground. In the 14th minute, Luca Kjerrumgaard headed The Hornets in front from Omar Traoré's cross. Danny Imray levelled (22.), and Wrexham twice hit the woodwork as Imray struck the post (37.) and George Thomason clipped the bar (68.). Wrexham controlled long spells with 59.1% possession and 10 corners. Wrexham host Birmingham next, while Hornets host Peterborough United in the EFL Cup.

Player of the Match: Anthony Patterson kept Wrexham level with five saves, shutting the door on The Hornets after the early setback.


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Stat of the Match: Wrexham delivered 31 crosses, underscoring a wing-heavy supply line.

Three Things We Learned: Danny Imray's threat was constant, with a goal, a post hit and 10 touches in the box. Wrexham's finishing lagged, producing only 2 shots on target from 12 attempts for a 16.7% shot accuracy. The Hornets' defence was busy, making 35 clearances to protect their point.

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