Wrexham vs Cambridge United
Wrexham defeated Cambridge United 1-0 on Saturday, January 14, 2023, in a thrilling FA Trophy match at the Racecourse Ground. The match was a rematch of the 2022 Final, which Wrexham won 2-0.
Wrexham took the lead in the 34th minute through a stunning free kick from Ollie Palmer. The hosts dominated the first half and had several chances to extend their lead, but could not find a second goal.
Cambridge United came out stronger in the second half and had several chances to equalize, but Wrexham’s defense held firm. The visitors had a golden opportunity to level the match in the 89th minute, but Joe Ironside’s shot was saved by Wrexham goalkeeper Christian Dibble.
The win was Wrexham’s first in the FA Trophy since 2015 and moved them into the fourth round of the competition. Cambridge United will be disappointed to have lost the match, but they can take heart from their second-half performance.
Reaction
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson was delighted with his team’s performance. He said: “It was a great performance from the lads. We dominated the first half and created some good chances. We could have scored more goals, but we’re delighted to get the win.”
Cambridge United manager Mark Bonner was disappointed with his team’s performance. He said: “We didn’t start the game well and we were second best in the first half. We were much better in the second half, but we couldn’t find a goal.”
Key moments
- 34th minute: Ollie Palmer gives Wrexham the lead with a stunning free kick.
- 89th minute: Joe Ironside’s shot is saved by Wrexham goalkeeper Christian Dibble.
Match details
- Venue: Racecourse Ground
- Attendance: 9,831
- Referee: James Adcock
Lineups
Wrexham
- Dibble
- Tozer
- Hosannah
- Parkinson
- Tunnicliffe
- Davies
- Young
- McAlinden
- Palmer
- Mullin
- Dalby
Cambridge United
- Mitov
- Williams
- Taylor
- Okedina
- Dunk
- Digby
- May
- Hopper
- Brophy
- Ironside
- Lankester
Stats
- Possession: Wrexham 53%, Cambridge United 47%
- Shots: Wrexham 12, Cambridge United 11
- Shots on target: Wrexham 5, Cambridge United 3
- Corners: Wrexham 5, Cambridge United 4
- Fouls: Wrexham 15, Cambridge United 12
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