Wrexham are nonetheless trying to find their first victory of the brand new marketing campaign after making an unspectacular begin within the Championship.
Phil Parkinson’s males have taken two factors from their opening two league fixtures, having additionally been eradicated from the Carabao Cup by Middlesbrough.
That cup tie was determined by Will Lankshear, whose second-half objective gave Boro a 1-0 victory on the Riverside Stadium.
Wrexham then seemed set to start their Championship season with a formidable win over Cardiff Metropolis.
Former Bluebirds striker Kieffer Moore struck after solely three minutes and the guests protected that lead deep into stoppage time.
Nevertheless, Rubin Colwill produced an excellent free-kick within the 98th minute to earn Cardiff a dramatic 1-1 draw.
That was a very painful technique to drop two factors, though Wrexham a minimum of adopted it with one other draw in opposition to a Watford aspect anticipated to compete close to the highest of the division.
Luca Kjerrumgaard put Watford forward on the STōK Cae Ras, however summer time arrival Danny Imray rapidly responded along with his first objective for the membership.
Wrexham loved 59 per cent of the possession and compelled 10 corners, but they may not discover the breakthrough required to show the sport right into a victory.
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Wrexham 1-1 Watford |
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Statistics |
Wrexham |
Watford |
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Possession |
59% |
41% |
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Anticipated objectives |
1.92 |
0.65 |
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Anticipated objectives on track |
0.53 |
1.32 |
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Complete photographs |
12 |
10 |
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Photographs on track |
2 |
6 |
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Photographs astray |
6 |
3 |
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Photographs blocked |
4 |
1 |
|
Photographs contained in the field |
10 |
5 |
|
Photographs exterior the field |
2 |
5 |
|
Woodwork hit |
2 |
0 |
|
Massive possibilities created |
2 |
1 |
|
Massive possibilities missed |
2 |
0 |
|
Corners |
10 |
3 |
|
Offsides |
1 |
0 |
|
Complete passes |
477 |
341 |
|
Accomplished passes |
392 |
247 |
|
Passing accuracy |
82% |
72% |
|
Key passes |
9 |
6 |
|
Passes into closing third |
112 |
65 |
|
Accomplished lengthy passes |
26/56 |
14/55 |
|
Accomplished crosses |
6/32 |
5/20 |
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Profitable dribbles |
10/22 |
9/15 |
|
Tackles gained |
12/17 |
14/20 |
|
Interceptions |
11 |
9 |
|
Clearances |
21 |
36 |
|
Duels gained |
56 |
60 |
|
Floor duels gained |
38/78 |
40/78 |
|
Aerial duels gained |
18/38 |
20/38 |
|
Possession misplaced |
152 |
146 |
|
Goalkeeper saves |
5 |
1 |
|
Fouls dedicated |
13 |
11 |
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Yellow playing cards |
2 |
0 |
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Crimson playing cards |
0 |
0 |
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Throw-ins |
23 |
19 |
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Objective kicks |
7 |
9 |
|
Assaults |
115 |
86 |
Parkinson’s aspect stay unbeaten within the league, however their back-to-back 1-1 attracts have additionally highlighted the necessity for additional enchancment earlier than the switch window closes.
The Crimson Dragons completed just one place exterior the Championship play-offs final season, so expectations have naturally risen.
Their summer time recruitment has included Imray, Ben Whiteman and goalkeeper Anthony Patterson, however the membership at the moment are closing in on one other defensive addition.
Wrexham agree deal for Jacques Ekomie after outbidding Hamburg
Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna studies that Wrexham have reached an settlement with Angers for Jacques Ekomié.
The 23-year-old is a left-footed, 21-cap Gabon worldwide who developed at Bordeaux earlier than becoming a member of Angers in 2024.
Hamburg had been additionally making an attempt to signal him, however Aouna claims the German high flight membership couldn’t match the monetary package deal provided by Wrexham.
Additional data from L’Équipe locations the agreed price barely above £7 million earlier than bonuses, and Ekomié is now travelling to Britain to finish the transfer.
That may make him one of the vital costly signings in Wrexham’s historical past and one other main present of ambition from homeowners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
Ekomié would additionally tackle an apparent space of the squad.
James McClean returned to Derry Metropolis in January, whereas Liberato Cacace was restricted to solely 13 appearances final season due to damage issues.
Ekomié is primarily a left-back however has sufficient defensive flexibility to function inside Parkinson’s again three and wing-back system.
He could not present big attacking numbers, however his tempo, age and expertise in Ligue 1 ought to assist Wrexham develop into stronger down the left.
After a gradual fairly than spectacular begin, his anticipated arrival might present the carry Parkinson’s aspect want.
