Wrexham vs Bristol City (2:0): Championship 26/11/2025

November 26, 2025

Status: Finished

2-0

Championship

Wrexham

Bristol City

Wrexham host Bristol City at the Racecourse Ground on Wednesday 26 November 2025, with kick-off set for 19:45 GMT+0. Referee Ricardo R. oversees this round 17 Championship clash in North Wales, where the atmosphere under floodlights has become a real weapon for the Red Dragons.

The hosts arrive unbeaten in six league games and with three straight clean sheets, while the visitors sit fourth and boast one of the division’s strongest away records. Expect a fascinating contrast between Wrexham’s defensive resilience and Bristol City’s clinical counter-attacking threat.

Betting Tips and Match Insights

Sharp money pushed Bristol City from an opening 2.60 into 2.35 on Pinnacle within 36 hours, with the Asian handicap moving from PK to +0.25 in favour of the visitors. Wrexham vs Bristol City prediction today hinges on whether the hosts can finally turn dominant defensive performances into goals from open play. Wrexham kept clean sheets in their last three Championship matches yet failed to score in two of them, a pattern that explains their league-high seven draws. Bristol City scored in every away league game this season and average 1.86 goals per 90 on the road. The last five meetings all produced over 2.5 goals, but current form suggests a tighter contest this time.

Wrexham Results

Wrexham climbed to 14th with 22 points and remain unbeaten in their last six Championship outings. Home form stays solid, with only one defeat at the Racecourse all season. Defensive organisation now ranks among the division’s best.

Three clean sheets in the last four league games highlight their new-found solidity, yet they scored only four goals in that run. Kieffer Moore carries the main threat, but open-play creation dried up recently. They concede the first goal in just 23% of home matches. Set-piece danger remains high, especially from Paul Mullin deliveries. Draws dominate when they fail to score first.

Bristol City Results

Bristol City sit fourth with 26 points and recovered from a mini-slump with a convincing 3-0 win last time out. Away form stands out, with 12 points from seven road trips. Attacking output ranks among the league’s best.

Three defeats in five arrived against top-half sides, yet they bounced back strongly against Swansea. Yu Hirakawa and Emil Riis hit form at the perfect time. They score first in 71% of away wins this season. Counter-attacks exploit space behind high lines effectively. Defensive injuries force constant rotation at the back.

Who will win Wednesday’s Championship clash between Wrexham and Bristol City?

Wrexham > Draw > Bristol City >

Wrexham

37%

Draw

29%

Bristol City

34%

Wrexham vs Bristol City Head-to-Head 

Meetings remain rare in the modern era, with the last five all coming in the third tier over 20 years ago. Bristol City dominate the historical record. Goals flowed freely in previous encounters.

Bristol City won four of the last five without conceding more than once. Wrexham’s only positive result was a home draw. Every game produced at least one goal from the Robins.

Predicted Lineups for Wrexham vs Bristol City

These predicted starting lineups for the Championship fixture on 26 November 2025 incorporate the latest team news, with Wrexham sticking to their defensive solidity and Bristol City emphasising attacking transitions despite ongoing injury woes. Both managers favour back-three systems to balance the midfield battle, allowing wing-backs to push forward while protecting against counters.

Wrexham Predicted Starting XI

Okonkwo (GK), Cleworth (DF), Scarr (DF), Hyam (DF), Longman (MF), Dobson (MF), Sheaf (MF), James (MF), McClean (MF), Windass (FW), Broadhead (FW).

Bristol City Predicted Starting XI

Vitek (GK), Tanner (DF), Dickie (DF), Vyner (DF), McCrorie (MF), Twine (MF), Randell (MF), Knight (MF), Borges (AM), Riis (AM), Mehmeti (FW).

Injured and Questionable Players

A lengthy injury list on both sides could lead to rotations and tactical tweaks in this midweek clash, with Wrexham missing several midfield options and Bristol City struggling in defence. Here’s a summary of the confirmed absences and doubts, excluding those in the predicted lineups.

Key Factors to Watch

• Wrexham still miss Issa Kabore (hamstring, six weeks), Elliot Lee (ankle), and Danny Ward (knee);
• Bristol City remain without Luke McNally, Rob Atkinson, Cameron Pring, and Joe Williams, but Jason Knight returned last weekend;
• Wrexham kept seven clean sheets in sixteen Championship games, the joint-best record;
• Bristol City scored in all seven away league matches this season;
• The Racecourse Ground sold out again, creating one of the loudest atmospheres in the division;
• Wrexham failed to score from open play in three of their last four league games;
• Bristol City average 2.14 goals per away game and face a side yet to keep them quiet historically;
• Wednesday night home games see Wrexham win 67% of duels and press 12% higher on average.

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Free Tips on Wrexham vs Bristol City

These quick, data-backed tips focus purely on the statistical edges that matter for Wednesday night at the Racecourse Ground. Everything comes from current season numbers, historical meetings and market movements. Use them to sharpen your card.

• Bristol City scored in 100% of their seven Championship away games this season and average 1.86 goals per 90 on the road, while Wrexham have only one clean sheet in their last eight home matches against top-10 sides.
• All five previous competitive meetings between the clubs went over 2.5 goals, with Bristol City scoring in every single one.
• Wrexham have not scored from open play in their last 280 minutes of Championship football, relying entirely on set pieces or penalties since late October.
• When Bristol City are priced between 2.20 and 2.60 away against teams ranked 12th to 16th, they win 72% of the time over the last two seasons.
• The Robins generate 14.8 shots per away game (4th highest in the league) and face a Wrexham side that allows the 6th-most shots per 90 at home.

Wrexham vs Bristol City Match Prediction 2025

Bristol City’s superior attacking quality and excellent away record should prove decisive against a Wrexham side that struggles to convert pressure into goals. The Wrexham vs Bristol City odds at 2.35 for the visitors still offer value because sharp books already shifted the handicap in their favour, and the market overlooks how often Wrexham drop points when failing to score first. Expect the Robins to exploit transitions in the second half after Wrexham commit bodies forward, with Yu Hirakawa and Emil Riis likely to punish any defensive lapses. A 0-1 or 1-2 scoreline fits the current profiles perfectly.

Our Prediction: Wrexham 1-2 Bristol City

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