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Wrexham fine-tune for Derby clash with practice match against Wigan

Wrexham kept things ticking over during the international break with a behind closed doors practice match against Wigan Athletic.

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 4:15 AM
Wrexham fine-tune for Derby clash with practice match against Wigan
Key Things to Know
  • Wrexham contested a four-part practice match against Wigan Athletic ahead of facing Derby County.
  • Manager Phil Parkinson confirmed both Danny Imray and Ollie Rathbone will be fit for Saturday's match.
  • Five players were away on international duty, including Danny Ward, Kieffer Moore, and Bailey Cadamarteri.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Wrexham played a behind-closed-doors practice match against Wigan Athletic during the international break to prepare for their upcoming Championship clash against Derby County at Pride Park. Manager Phil Parkinson arranged four 30-minute games to give non-international players necessary minutes and manage fitness levels.

Five Wrexham players were away on international duty, while others used the three-week hiatus to recover from knocks. Parkinson confirmed Danny Imray and Ollie Rathbone will be available for the Derby fixture as 14th-placed Wrexham aim to build on their previous 2-1 victory over Southampton.

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