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Wrexham moved back into the Championship play-off places with a 1–0 away win over Sheffield Wednesday, a tight contest settled by Sam Smith’s second-half goal. The victory lifted Phil Parkinson’s side into sixth place and extended their strong run away from home, while the hosts slipped to another defeat at the foot of the table. It was a game decided by execution in the final third rather than sustained pressure.
Wrexham hold firm through early pressure
Sheffield Wednesday began the match on the front foot, pushing players forward and attempting to force early mistakes. Wrexham were pinned back for spells but limited the hosts to half-chances through blocks and clearances. The visitors prioritised defensive positioning and avoided committing numbers unnecessarily.
As the half progressed, Wrexham began to slow the tempo and disrupt Sheffield Wednesday’s rhythm. Clear opportunities remained scarce, with neither side able to establish control in the final third. The teams went into the break level after a first half that produced few clear openings.
Sam Smith makes the difference again
The breakthrough came after the interval when Sam Smith converted to give Wrexham the lead. The goal was his fourth in six Championship matches, continuing a productive run in front of goal. Issa Kabore provided the assist, delivering the ball that allowed Smith to finish from close range.
That strike took Smith to six goals for the season and proved decisive. Wrexham did not generate a high volume of chances, but they capitalised when the opening arrived. The match turned on that single action in the penalty area.
Wrexham see out the lead late on
After going ahead, Wrexham dropped deeper and focused on protecting the advantage. Sheffield Wednesday increased their attacking numbers, but their attempts were repeatedly cut out before reaching dangerous positions. The visitors limited rebounds and second balls as the pressure mounted.
Phil Parkinson addressed the challenge after the match, referencing the difficulty of fixtures against teams at the bottom of the table. His side remained organised through the closing stages and prevented a late equaliser. The final whistle confirmed another clean sheet on the road.
Result moves Wrexham back into play-off places
The win lifted Wrexham into sixth place and marked a fourth successive away victory in the league. For Sheffield Wednesday, the loss was their sixth consecutive defeat, leaving them bottom of the Championship. The difference between the sides was defined by finishing rather than possession.
Henrik Pedersen admitted afterwards that his players struggled to match a Wrexham team pushing for the top six across the full 94 minutes. For Wrexham, the result added three points to their promotion bid and maintained their position inside the play-off places.
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