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- Competition: Championship
- Date: 13th March 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
- Venue: Racecourse Ground
Friday night in the English second division should feel quite lively. Wrexham host Swansea City with both clubs hovering around the playoff conversation, although the table leaves a small gap between them. The Red Dragons sit sixth. The Swans follow a little further back in tenth, five points behind.
Bookmakers lean toward a home win, which is understandable. Wrexham have been strong for large parts of the season. However, recent results suggest the match may not be that simple. Phil Parkinson’s side arrive after two straight defeats, and momentum can shift quickly in the Championship.
Wrexham vs Swansea City Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Swansea City
2 : 1
Wrexham
Championship
There is very little history between these clubs lately. The only recent meeting came in the reverse fixture back in December. That match finished 2–1 to Swansea City. Wrexham actually went ahead first thanks to an own goal, which briefly lifted the travelling fans. However, the Swans turned things around after the break. Žan Vipotnik and Adam Idah both scored in the second half to secure the points.
Wrexham team overview
Wrexham spent much of February looking almost untouchable against sides outside the top two. The Red Dragons won four matches and drew another during a strong five game run. Momentum felt real around the Racecourse. Supporters started whispering about a serious playoff push.
That run has cooled a little, though. Phil Parkinson’s side lost the last two games, both at home. The FA Cup defeat to Chelsea finished 4–2 after extra time and actually drew plenty of praise. Losing to Hull City in midweek, however, raised more concern.
Even so, Wrexham remain inside the playoff places. The Red Dragons have also played one match fewer than seventh placed Derby, who sit three points behind.
Sam Smith has scored six league goals this season. The striker should partner Josh Windass, who leads the team with nine goals and five assists. Jay Rodríguez remains sidelined with an ankle injury.
Last matches of Wrexham
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Wrexham
1 : 2
Hull City
Championship
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Wrexham
0 : 2
Chelsea
FA Cup
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Charlton Athletic
0 : 1
Wrexham
Championship
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Wrexham
2 : 1
Portsmouth
Championship
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Wrexham
5 : 3
Ipswich Town
Championship
Wrexham lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Arthur Okonkwo
Defenders
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4
Max Cleworth
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5
Dominic Hyam
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2
Callum Doyle
Midfielders
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47
Ryan Longman
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26
Zak Vyner
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27
Lewis O'Brien
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14
George Thomason
Forwards
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10
Josh Windass
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28
Sam Smith
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33
Nathan Broadhead
Swansea City team overview
Swansea City travelled to Portsmouth in midweek hoping to build momentum after a recent improvement in form. The Swans managed exactly that with a narrow 2–1 victory, although the performance itself felt slightly scrappy. Vítor Matos’ side controlled only 44 percent of the ball and produced just three shots on target.
Still, results often matter more than style in the Championship. That win marked only the second away success in the last six road games. The other four ended in defeat, which explains why Swansea remain outside the playoff positions.
Žan Vipotnik continues to carry the main scoring threat. The Slovenian striker has already scored 17 league goals this season. Ronald is expected to support him in attack after contributing three goals and four assists.
Last matches of Swansea City
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Portsmouth
1 : 2
Swansea City
Championship
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Swansea City
2 : 0
Stoke City
Championship
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Ipswich Town
3 : 0
Swansea City
Championship
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Swansea City
1 : 1
Preston North End
Championship
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Swansea City
1 : 0
Bristol City
Championship
Swansea City lineup
Goalkeeper
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22
Lawrence Vigouroux
Defenders
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14
Josh Tymon
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15
Cameron Burgess
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5
Ben Cabango
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2
Joshua Key
Midfielders
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30
Ethan Galbraith
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4
Jay Fulton
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17
Gonçalo Franco
Forwards
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10
Eom Ji-sung
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9
Žan Vipotnik
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35
Ronald
Prediction
This one could be tighter than the table suggests, yet the Racecourse Ground often gives Wrexham a lift. The Red Dragons remain inside the playoff spots despite recent defeats. Swansea have struggled on the road lately, with several losses in recent away trips. Add Wrexham’s attacking options, and a narrow 2–1 home win feels quite reasonable.
Three reasons we expect over 2.5 goals in this game
- Wrexham have failed to keep a clean sheet in the last ten home matches.
- Swansea City scored exactly two goals in each of the last two games.
- The previous meeting between Wrexham and Swansea produced three goals.
Main prediction Wrexham - Swansea City
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Wrexham vs Swansea City standings in Championship
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City | 37 | 23 | 8 | 6 | 77 - 38 | +39 | 77 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 37 | 20 | 9 | 8 | 58 - 36 | +22 | 69 |
| 3 | Millwall | 37 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 51 - 41 | +10 | 68 |
| 4 | Ipswich Town | 36 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 64 - 38 | +26 | 65 |
| 5 | Hull City | 37 | 19 | 6 | 12 | 59 - 53 | +6 | 63 |
| 6 | Wrexham | 36 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 55 - 47 | +8 | 57 |
| 7 | Southampton | 36 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 58 - 47 | +11 | 54 |
| 8 | Derby County | 37 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 54 - 48 | +6 | 54 |
| 9 | Watford | 36 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 46 - 42 | +4 | 52 |
| 10 | Birmingham City | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 47 - 47 | 0 | 52 |
| 11 | Swansea City | 37 | 15 | 7 | 15 | 44 - 44 | 0 | 52 |
| 12 | Bristol City | 37 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 48 - 48 | 0 | 50 |
| 13 | Sheffield United | 37 | 15 | 4 | 18 | 52 - 51 | +1 | 49 |
| 14 | Preston North End | 37 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 42 - 46 | -4 | 49 |
| 15 | Norwich City | 36 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 49 - 45 | +4 | 48 |
| 16 | Stoke City | 37 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 42 - 39 | +3 | 48 |
| 17 | Charlton Athletic | 37 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 35 - 44 | -9 | 47 |
| 18 | Queens Park Rangers | 37 | 13 | 8 | 16 | 46 - 59 | -13 | 47 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 36 - 47 | -11 | 40 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers | 37 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 34 - 48 | -14 | 39 |
| 21 | Leicester City | 37 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 50 - 57 | -7 | 38 |
| 22 | Oxford United | 37 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 35 - 48 | -13 | 38 |
| 23 | West Bromwich Albion | 37 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 36 - 54 | -18 | 37 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | 1 | 9 | 27 | 23 - 74 | -51 | -6 |