Wrexham vs Preston North End Highlights - October 17, 2026

Wrexham beat Preston North End 4-1 in Championship on October 17, 2026. The match was played at STōK Cae Ras.

Joe Worrall (31'), Benjamin Whiteman (42'), Sam Smith (59'), Kieffer Moore (63') scored for Wrexham.

Alfie Devine (36') scored for Preston North End.

At kick-off Wrexham stood in position 19 with 11 points. Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats.

Preston North End went into the game in position 24, on 4 points. They had won 0, drawn 1 and lost 4 in their previous five.

Andrew Hughes could not find the target for Preston North End (2'). The referee cautioned Andrija Vukcevic of Preston North End on 9 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, a block denied Benjamin Whiteman on 12 minutes. Callum O'Hare saw a shot blocked (12').

Benjamin Whiteman was booked for Wrexham (21'). Moments later, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Callum O'Hare’s effort (23').

Sam Smith tested the goalkeeper for Wrexham (30').

Soon after, Joe Worrall scored for Wrexham on 31 minutes after a pass from Danny Imray.

Alfie Devine put one away for Preston North End (36'). Benjamin Whiteman scored for Wrexham on 42 minutes.

After the break, Johnny Kenny sent an effort off target for Preston North End (47'). A block denied Callum O'Hare on 52 minutes.

Brad Potts shot wide for Preston North End on 58 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Benjamin Whiteman picked out Sam Smith, who scored for Wrexham (59').

The referee cautioned Andrew Hughes of Preston North End on 62 minutes.

Moments later, Kieffer Moore scored for Wrexham on 63 minutes after a pass from Joe Worrall.

Jordan Thompson was booked for Preston North End (66'). Substitutions: Wrexham 5, Preston North End 4.

Wrexham controlled 61.2% of possession. Wrexham had 17 shots with 6 on target, while Preston North End had 11 and 1.

Goalkeeper saves: Wrexham 0, Preston North End 2. Corners: Wrexham 8, Preston North End 2.

Wrexham completed the most passes, 461 in total at 72% accuracy. The referee produced 6 yellow cards.