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THE FINAL WORD: Lots of shots but nothing to show for it as Wrexham are punished

One shot on target from 23 efforts on goal says it all as Wrexham suffered a 2-0 defeat against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 5:01 AM
THE FINAL WORD: Lots of shots but nothing to show for it as Wrexham are punished
Key Things to Know
  • Wrexham lost 2-0 to Blackburn Rovers despite recording 23 shot attempts with only one on target.
  • Blackburn striker Andri Gudjohnsen scored in each half to secure the home victory at Ewood Park.
  • The defeat leaves Phil Parkinson's Wrexham side 17th in the Championship table with 14 points.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Wrexham suffered a 2-0 defeat against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park despite generating 23 shots on goal. Andri Gudjohnsen scored a goal in each half to secure the Championship victory for Tony Mowbray's side, while Phil Parkinson's team managed just a single attempt on target in difficult weather conditions.

The result marked Wrexham's second loss in three matches, leaving them 17th in the Championship table with 14 points from 12 games. Parkinson acknowledged his team's lack of a cutting edge and quality in the final third ahead of their upcoming away fixture against Sheffield United.

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