Preston vs Wrexham

League Cup2nd Round

Preston

2–3

90:00

Full time

Wrexham

DeepdalePreston

Adam Herczeg, EnglandReferee

Scorers1L. Dobbin7′1L. Lindsay32′

Scorers1R. Hardie11′1Harry Ashfield59′1K. Moore90′

Preston vs Wrexham was played in League Cup (2nd Round) on Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 21:45 (GMT+3) at Deepdale, Preston, refereed by Adam Herczeg, England, and ended 2-3.

Match Timeline

AllHighlights

PrestonWrexham

First half

L. DobbinGoal1-0Assist: Theo Carroll

7′

11′

R. HardieGoal1-1Assist: C. Doyle

L. LindsayGoal2-1Assist: A. Devine

32′

Second half

Off L. DobbinOn M. Smith

46′

59′

Harry AshfieldGoal2-2Assist: E. Lee

60′

Off C. DoyleOn L. Brunt

Off G. EvansOn G. Dobson

Off J. MendyOn Ryan Longman

Off Pol ValentínOn J. Storey

Off D. JebbisonOn M. Osmajić

61′

On B. Whiteman

71′

Off A. HughesOn T. Small

75′

78′

Off Harry AshfieldOn L. O'Brien

79′

Off S. SmithOn K. Moore

A. VukčevićYellow card

82′

85′

E. LeeYellow card

90′

K. MooreGoal2-3

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Top Trends

Drawn from head-to-head results and each team's latest matches

Preston concedeFrom the latest Preston resultsPreston conceded in every one of the last 5 matches⁦5/5⁩100%

Preston concede

From the latest Preston results

Preston conceded in every one of the last 5 matches

⁦5/5⁩Hits

100%Rate

Preston

Over 2.5From the latest Preston resultsOver 2.5 goals in 4 of the last 5 Preston matches (80%)⁦4/5⁩80%

Over 2.5

From the latest Preston results

Over 2.5 goals in 4 of the last 5 Preston matches (80%)

⁦4/5⁩Hits

80%Rate

Preston

Both teams scoreFrom the latest Preston resultsBoth teams scored in 4 of the last 5 Preston matches (80%)⁦4/5⁩80%

Both teams score

From the latest Preston results

Both teams scored in 4 of the last 5 Preston matches (80%)

⁦4/5⁩Hits

80%Rate

Preston

Wrexham unbeatenFrom the latest Wrexham resultsWrexham were unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 matches (80%)⁦4/5⁩80%

Wrexham unbeaten

From the latest Wrexham results

Wrexham were unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 matches (80%)

⁦4/5⁩Hits

80%Rate

Wrexham

Over 2.5From the latest Wrexham resultsOver 2.5 goals in 3 of the last 5 Wrexham matches (60%)⁦3/5⁩60%

Over 2.5

From the latest Wrexham results

Over 2.5 goals in 3 of the last 5 Wrexham matches (60%)

⁦3/5⁩Hits

60%Rate

Wrexham

Biggest winBiggest goal marginBiggest head-to-head win by Wrexham, ⁦2–1⁩⁦2–1⁩

Biggest win

Biggest goal margin

Biggest head-to-head win by Wrexham, ⁦2–1⁩

⁦2–1⁩

Wrexham

Smart Facts

2Previous meetings between the two teams in all competitions

2.5Average goals per match between the two teams

50%of recent meetings ended in a win for Wrexham

2025Oldest recorded meeting between the two teams

1.2Preston goals per game over the last 5 matches (9 conceded)

1.2Wrexham goals per game over the last 5 matches (8 conceded)

Win Probability

Preston

39%

Draw

28%

Wrexham

33%

Most likely reasons

Preliminary analysis (home advantage) — updates when the model is available.

Team Stars

Top-rated player of each team from match stats

L. LindsayPrestonDefender8.3

Rating

8.3

Goals

1

Assists

0

Shots (on target)

⁦2 (2)⁩

Accurate passes

⁦78/87 · 90%⁩

Key passes

0

Duels won

8

Minutes

96

K. MooreWrexhamForward7.6

Rating

7.6

Goals

1

Assists

0

Shots (on target)

⁦1 (1)⁩

Accurate passes

⁦6/9 · 67%⁩

Key passes

0

Duels won

4

Minutes

17

VS

Team Form

Last 5 matches

PrestonLWLLD

WrexhamWDDLW

Match momentum

Pressure over match minutes

Preston47%

Even contest — closely matched

Wrexham53%

0'90'90'

53%Possession47%

14Shots11

6Shots on target3

5Corners6

Scoring Periods

PrestonHome

5goals

15'30'45'60'75'90'

WrexhamAway

Attack Direction

PrestonFocus: central areas

Left wing17%

Center58%

Right wing25%

WrexhamFocus: right flank

Left wing43%

Center0%

Right wing57%

L 17%C 58%R 25%

R 57%C 0%L 43%

Upcoming match

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WrexhamAway

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Match info

Date26/08 · 21:45

Round2nd Round

StadiumDeepdale · Preston

RefereeAdam Herczeg, England

Capacity23,408 seats

CompetitionLeague Cup

Half time2–1

Full time2–3