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Wrexham’s eight-match Championship unbeaten streak coincides precisely with Arthur Okonkwo’s return to statistical dominance. The goalkeeper’s 77.6% save percentage and Championship-leading clean sheet rate prove results rest on measurable quality, not Hollywood narrative.
Okonkwo has kept six clean sheets from 15 Championship starts this season. His 42.9% clean sheet percentage leads every regular goalkeeper in the division.
The numbers define what Wrexham built during their unbeaten run. Since Okonkwo reclaimed the starting role, he has conceded 13 goals from 58 shots on target faced.
His goals conceded per 90 minutes sits at 0.93, ranking among the Championship’s most reliable defensive metrics. Post-shot expected goals data shows he has prevented 0.4 goals more than an average goalkeeper would concede from the same attempts.
The performances that turned draws into points
Okonkwo earned an 8/10 rating during the goalless draw at Ipswich. He made six saves against Preston in another 1-1 result, preventing what could have been defeats.
It’s not a huge surprise to me at all that him being number one has basically coincided with the opposition scoring a smaller percentage of their shots. He’s conceded 13 goals from I think it’s 69 shots since he’s been in. So you can see that he’s making far more saves, but also just a collective effort with a more solid defensive unit and a more subtle defensive unit meaning the opposition are less able to create opportunities – George Elek from @ntt20pod
His save percentage ranks second in the Championship at 77.6% among regular starters. Clean sheets against Bristol City, Portsmouth and Charlton Athletic anchored Wrexham’s climb up the table.
The unbeaten streak extended Wrexham’s credentials as play-off contenders. They sit just three points outside the top six, a position earned through defensive discipline.
Phil Parkinson stated Okonkwo is at the top of his game and growing more confident each week. The manager’s assessment matches what the statistics confirm.
Championship quality built through three divisions
This form follows 19 clean sheets from 33 League One appearances last season. That total ranked second in the division and earned Okonkwo the League One Best Goalkeeper award.
The former Arsenal academy goalkeeper has kept 41 clean sheets in 94 competitive Wrexham appearances. His record spans League Two promotion, League One promotion, and now Championship stability.
Wrexham’s Hollywood ownership attracts attention, but Okonkwo’s shot-stopping percentage determines results. The 6ft 6in goalkeeper provides aerial dominance that complements Wrexham’s defensive structure.
His distribution accuracy remains a work in progress at 54.2%. Shot-stopping compensates for technical limitations, proving Wrexham prioritise what matters most.
The unbeaten run demonstrates Championship credentials built over two years. Okonkwo’s clean sheet percentage proves Wrexham arrived in the second tier with foundations already tested, not relying on narrative alone.
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