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Break did not come at best time for Wrexham’s Championship season

AS the elongated international break began, we were all united in thinking it had come at the right time for Wrexham. Now we’re not so sure.

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 4:52 PM
Break did not come at best time for Wrexham’s Championship season
Key Things to Know
  • The writer argues the international break disrupted Wrexham's momentum and worsened the club's ongoing injury problems.
  • Wrexham's injury list grew to seven players ahead of their return against Derby, where Josh Windass was also injured.
  • A lack of attacking directness contributed to Wrexham's deflating defeat against top-ten side Blackburn Rovers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The column argues that the recent international break proved disruptive rather than beneficial for Wrexham, breaking team continuity and compounding injury issues. Following an impressive win over Southampton before the hiatus, Wrexham saw their injury list expand from five players to seven upon returning against Derby, where Josh Windass suffered another setback after just 15 minutes.

Wrexham subsequently suffered a frustrating loss at Blackburn Rovers, where Andri Gudjohnsen scored following an incisive move led by Todd Cantwell. The writer notes Wrexham's lack of decisiveness in the final third and hopes the squad can raise its performance level during an upcoming tough stretch against Sheffield United, Middlesbrough, and Wolves.

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