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Five things we learned from Wrexham’s Championship victory over Preston

Wrexham got back on track in the Championship with a 4-1 victory over bottom of the table Preston North End at The Racecourse.

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 9:26 AM
Five things we learned from Wrexham’s Championship victory over Preston
Key Things to Know
  • Richard Williams analyzes key takeaways from Wrexham's 4-1 Championship victory over bottom-placed Preston North End.
  • Wrexham defeated Preston 4-1 with goals from Joe Worrall, Whiteman, Kieffer Moore, and Sam Smith.
  • Manager Phil Parkinson switched to a 3-4-1-2 system featuring Moore and Smith together in attack.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Wrexham secured a 4-1 victory over Preston North End in the Championship at The Racecourse to recover from a midweek defeat against West Brom. Manager Phil Parkinson switched to a 3-4-1-2 formation, which Richard Williams reports paid off as the two-man front line troubled Preston throughout the match. Goals from Joe Worrall, former Preston player Whiteman, Kieffer Moore, and Sam Smith helped the Reds secure three vital points.

Williams highlights that Whiteman impressed by scoring his first goal for the club and providing an assist alongside the returning Matty James. Despite the comfortable win, Williams notes that Wrexham continues to deal with significant injury problems, as key players George Thomason, Max Cleworth, Nathan Broadhead, Libby Cacace, Ben Sheaf, and Josh Windass remain sidelined.

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