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Wrexham Rally to 2-2 Draw at West Brom

Published 4 April 2026

Wrexham staged a remarkable second-half comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on April 3, 2026, propelling the visitors into the Championship playoff positions while leaving the hosts to cling to a fragile buffer above the relegation zone.

The match, played on Good Friday before a capacity crowd, saw West Brom dominate the first half after recent back-to-back victories over Hull City and Bristol City. The breakthrough came in the 26th minute when Isaac Price's free kick from the edge of the box took a deflection off Wrexham midfielder George Dobson, wrong-footing goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo and finding the net for an own goal. The lead doubled before halftime in the 42nd minute after Issa Kabore was penalized for holding Jayson Molumby at a corner. Josh Maja converted the spot kick with composure, marking West Brom's first penalty goal of the season and sending Okonkwo the wrong way.

Wrexham, who managed no shots on target in the opening period and appeared disjointed, transformed after the interval under manager Phil Parkinson. Just two minutes into the second half, Josh Windass curled a stunning 20-yard effort into the top corner for his...

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