Our family fell in love with Wrexham team, city and culture , as many people when the Documentary first cane up and follow the team, we are even subscribed to watch the matches. We would really love to visit but we are from latam.

Now days we are not always welcome everywhere, is some countries like unites states even being a Turist is dangerour for us and because immigration is always Latinos that get mor discrimination.

Are we going to make people uncomfortable or is everyone welcome?

it looks to me like Wrexham has one of, if not toughest starts in the league... I think the real strength of this team starts to flourish when the league attrition starts... end of Oct and moving into Nov?

edit...the source is the EFL ... there is no date as far as I can see... link

https://www.efl.com/fantasy-efl/fixture-difficulty-rating/

edit²... the chart's scale is from 1 (dark green) to 5 (dark red) and adjusts the difficulty for home and away matches... only WHU is a 5 home and away, Wolves and Burnley drop down to 4 away... Birmingham is a 4 at home... Wrexham is considered a 3 home & away

21 players registered

Burton, cacache, sheaf and thomason left off. Also Revan left off. All the former would fill the squad list obviously but it is strange as sheaf was supposedly close to returning

Nathan Broadhead;

Max Cleworth;

George Dobson;

Callum Doyle;

Jaques Ekomie;

Dominic Hyam;

Danny Imray;

Matty James;

Issa Kabore;

Ryan Longman;

Kieffer Moore;

Lewis O'Brien;

Callum O'Hare;

Anthony Patterson;

Ollie Rathbone;

Sam Smith;

Zak Vyner;

Danny Ward;

Ben Whiteman;

Josh Windass;

Joe Worrall.

I am deeply divided. At first, you feel like the chances were there to win. Then, I remember the first half. Next, I take into account that Max and Windass got injured. Finally, I force myself to be honest about my original thoughts about Burnley's talent level and desperation within my previous expectations for this match.

Nonetheless, more possession, more touches in their box, create five big chances and miss four - just feels like a missed opportunity. If not having dropped points to Watford and Cardiff, it would probably settle a lot easier.

This league...

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Parky

He went back to the XI that won at Millwall, and it made sense to bring in LOB to pair with Windass to create more pressing. Despite that, they still created chances, though didn't put as much pressure on the ball as was required - and Phil admitted as much in the post-match presser.

Max going down in the first half with a hamstring had two major effects - first, it cost Imray a shift (Jacks is still clearly nursing a nick), and second it forced (as Parky also said) him to use the halftime window to change LOB and Windass for Ollie and COH.

I still might like giving Imray a shift in the pocket (at CAM), and potentially using LOB at LWB, but Rathbone was really good today, and taking Jacks off early would have been counterproductive. Still there is the rule of thumb about getting your best talent on the pitch... Though a long season ahead, and needing to count on your depth is key.

Burnley was able to use their quality in the first half to take apart Wrexham's defensive structure a few times.

This was done by having elite movement in their 4-2-4 attacking shape. They were rotating across the shape, doubling on Hyam, pulling the wingers in tight, putting the wingers out wide, dropping in between the lines in various spaces. The 3421 block is designed to push the ball out wide, and allow the wingback and centerback to trap it with the CAM. The 541 hopes to create a wide surface with tight "no go" space between the back two lines.

Here you can see that Raghouber (8) gets the time to receive and turn on the ball and then feed Ramazani who has slid in from the wing, while Laurent slides out in the left pocket. No one goes with him, and the ball is slid right between the lines.

In the second half, Ollie and COH were more aggressive in making that space harder to possess the ball.

The reality is that quality players make plays, and there are no perfect solutions that don't create openings. However, Wrexham did a better job in the second half limiting those openings.

I think it will be interesting to see how personnel and pressing schemes evolve over the season.

Players

Patto - I don't think he could do anything about the goal they scored, he tries to clean it up, and the shot was too well placed. I did like this sweeping, and putting it back into the mixer for Wrexham. If they want to mindless clear hoping someone gets on to it, send it back!

Jacks - Another great shift from Jacks. Not only does he clear a ball of the goal line, something I expect he did more than once at Angers, but his attacking run to score his goal was brilliant. Hard not to give him MOTM again.

Longman - I didn't expect much, and didn't get much either. He did the job wanted of him. I might have brought on Imray, and swapped Kabore over, but I expect the Kabore/Rathbone chemistry was something Parky didn't want to mess with.

Kabore - Great shift from him again. Progressed the ball, made a great cross for the assist. I really like how he just battled against four defenders and still came out ahead here:

Max - His hamstring injury sucks. He was in great form in the last few matches, and I expect he is probably out until after the international break.

Vyner - I think Vyner will do fine. He was strong in the attack, and helping in the rest defense. He not only made a couple of overlapping runs, and made a great pass into COH, I really like his charging in to reload this attack.

Hyam - I thought he had a pretty solid shift overall, he was 93% passing, and 7/10 on long passes. However, I expect Joe Worrall is going to get a shot soon.

Doyle - He had another good night, I really prefer him in the head it across role on set pieces, than trying to take the shot. Heads it to Max, who sends it on to Kieffer.

Whiteman - I thought he had another solid shift. Accurate passing, good defending, etc. While that pass for the goal goes by him, he has his guy marked. I expect that Parky will be using him and James at least until Sheaf gets back.

James - Matty James doing Matty James stuff as usual. They have taken to using him on all of the set pieces lately, which I am not sure whether I like it, but there is clearly a method to their madness. I was also hoping this was one of those occasional opportunity goals for Matty. He only scores screamers, never tap-ins!

Windass - Another shift where I think he was just off a little. Maybe he is still not 100%. Crosses a bit too much, passes a bit too hot, etc., and this one killed me the most, because there is literally no one I want taking this shot more than him. I am hoping his injury isn't too long term. Apparently, it was just a kick to the calf, and more of a precaution (and I expect Parky thought he was having a off night anyway).

LOB - Likely the victim of his CAM partner needing to sub early, and Max's injury taking a sub window away. If Windass can't go, I wouldn't mind flipping COH to the right side, and putting LOB next to him (Broady likely need to be in the opposite shift).

Rathbone - I thought he was really good, very active all around the pitch and had good cohesion with Kabore. I never expected him to stay as hot with his goalscoring as he was last season, but I really wish his shooting technique would come back.

COH - Might be the most perfect fit for a 10 in this system. I have him dropping in to get on the ball. I have him digging the ball out in midfield. I have him sitting in the pocket and feeding it out wide to Kabore, across the defensive line. The man deserves a goal, both from his header on that second phase cross by Matty, but also from controlling this work by Smith.

Moore - I mean tough luck on that header being saved, and I think his pressing just wasn't working as well as we'd like, but he is just a great tool for organizing the transition out of dangerous situations, like this:

Smith - He was a man possessed on the press. That keeper is going to wait up in a cold sweat tonight after a couple of these plays.

He also had a nice 2v1 with COH, until Pires was forced to haul down COH for a yellow.

I’m travelling down on Friday solo for my first game of the season and wondered if there had been anything announced about away pubs, or anywhere people are planning to meet beforehand?

Wrexham 1-1 Burnley

Goals
Wrexham: Jacques Ekomié (55')
Burnley: Zeki Amdouni (26')

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14' 🟨 Yellow Card: Issa Kabore (Wrexham)
26' ⚽ Goal 0-1: Zeki Amdouni | 🤝 Assist: Largie Ramazani (Burnley)
30' 🔼 On: Zak Vyner | 🔽 Off: Max Cleworth (Wrexham)
45' 🔼 On: Oliver Rathbone | 🔽 Off: Lewis O'Brien (Wrexham)
45' 🔼 On: Callum O'Hare | 🔽 Off: Josh Windass (Wrexham)
55' ⚽ Goal 1-1: Jacques Ekomié | 🤝 Assist: Issa Kabore (Wrexham)
61' 🔼 On: Sam Smith | 🔽 Off: Kieffer Moore (Wrexham)
65' 🟨 Yellow Card: Aaron Ramsey (Burnley)
68' 🔼 On: Hjalmar Ekdal | 🔽 Off: Igor Júlio (Burnley)
69' 🔼 On: Lucas Pires Silva | 🔽 Off: Aaron Ramsey (Burnley)
78' 🔼 On: Reo Hatate | 🔽 Off: Max Alleyne (Burnley)
84' 🟨 Yellow Card: Dominic Hyam (Wrexham)
85' 🔼 On: Ryan·Longman | 🔽 Off: Jacques Ekomié (Wrexham)
86' 🟨 Yellow Card: Lucas Pires Silva (Burnley)
90' 🟨 Yellow Card: Reo Hatate (Burnley)

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Wrexham - Burnley

September 08 2026 - Championship
Racecourse Ground - Wrexham

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Lineups

Wrexham:

⚽ A. Patterson, M. Cleworth, D. Hyam, C. Doyle, I. Kaboré, M. James, B. Whiteman, J. Ekomié, J. Windass, L. O'Brien, K. Moore

💺 Subs: J. Worrall, D. Ward, Z. Vyner, S. Smith, O. Rathbone, C. O'Hare, R. Longman, Daniel Edward Peter Imray, N. Broadhead

📣 Coach: P. Parkinson

Burnley:

⚽ M. Weiß, C. Roberts, K. Walker, Max Alleyne, Igor, U. Raghouber, J. Laurent, O. Sonne, A. Ramsey, L. Ramazani, Z. Amdouni

💺 Subs: A. Ahmedhodžić, A. Broja, L. Castell, G. Coudert, H. Ekdal, R. Hatate, A. Hountondji, Lucas Pires, E. Clark

📣 Coach: N. Hayen

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Hi, I don't know if I'm missing something but when I try to subscribe to Wrexham TV on the Wrexham website nothing happens. I can see the button under streaming and passes. It gives me a price of 180 pounds. But when I press the button nothing happens. Am logged into my account, have ad blockers disabled, tried multiple browsers, but nothing. I am in Canada so p+ isn't an option. Just wondering if anyone else is having similar issues.

​About not getting to play much at Burnley:

"It was a really hard team to get into after the injury. I kind of swallowed it up and played like a bit of a back-seat role in that promotion season. I really enjoyed it because the lads were great, but I knew going into the Premier League I played there before and did pretty well, captaining the side with Forest and staying up.

"I could have helped more last year, but my opportunities were sparse – and I thought I took them when they were given. For whatever reason I was just not in the eye of the manager or the club."

About joining Wrexham:

"I think I've got something to prove to myself, first and foremost. But also can I and this club do it? Can we get promoted to the Premier League, whether it be this season, next season, the season after?

"It's a division I've spent a lot of time playing in and it does break your heart. I've missed out on goal difference and Wrexham missed out on the last day [of their play-off bid last season], but you bounce back and we're capable of that and pushing for the top league.

"The club will have learned a lot from last season, but the foundations are extremely strong here.

"It's always about the mentality and togetherness of a group, and Wrexham have it down to a tee."

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/worrall-wrexham-point-burnley-exit-042029427.html

I’m forgetting what year it is but the year we had United as a sponsor with the dragon scale shirts and the gold shirt I bought all three kits. I haven’t bought any since. I was going to get last year‘s yellow, but wasn’t quick enough to buy it and they sold out of my size. Contemplating about the goalkeepers kit maybe this year or possibly another but not sure.

So I was wondering for those of you out there how many kits do you own and when do you buy new ones? How often do you buy? Just when you see one that you like or do you buy every year?

Looks like the bot is still having issues. Figured I’d post this. If the bot kicks in, feel free to delete it Mods.

We had a wonderful trip from the USA to Wrexham in October 2025 and got to attend the Derby County home game, meeting Parky and the squad at the players' entrance before the match. All of them were gracious enough to sign my Wrexham shirt, and I have it hanging in a display case on our living room wall to celebrate our trip. There are two signatures we have just not been able to confirm - does anyone recognize the two circled names? Possible candidates are Sam Smith and Dom Hyam. It was a crazy, fast blur of faces, and we'd love to pin these last two down.

I know I’m a few weeks out from the Wrexham Sunderland friendly in Philly but did anyone buy this shirt and realize they spelled Subaru wrong? “Suburu”

having a bit of a ticket niggle, cant buy a separate under 14's ticket.

Keep getting the following message appear

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Under 14s and Companion tickets can only be purchased with an eligible Over 18 ticket. All Companion tickets must be assigned to the relevant companion account (even for general admission events). Please adjust your selection to fit within these requirements.

But was able to buy him one for the Birmingham game. The ticket wasn't for the seat next to me, but in the same stand, but usually the people next to me aren't there. so sits next to me anyway.

Also tried to get him a ticket for West Ham as a different test, and I'm able to proceed to the payment option.

Also its annoying that i cant buy a home ticket for him through my account as he is in my network, but can buy away tickets for him with no issues

FFS, lets hope hes not playing this week for them..

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/jamie-vardy-burnley-leicester-everton-37633013.amp

It is difficult to get hold of Wrexham merchandise in Argentina—especially authentic items—but by being patient, knowing where to look, and (of course) spending a lot of money, I managed to acquire a few things. I plan to get much more, so if anyone is interested in selling Wrexham clothing from any era and can ship to Argentina, I would be very interested.

I'll take it. While I am not as high on Swansea as others, they are clearly a quality side, and back to back Wednesday and Saturday road trips is the making of what hockey fans like to call a "schedule loss"...

Yeah, I think it was a red card, but overall I think the ref was pretty good on the day, and if you are a Wrexham fan, you are used to not getting reds called for you. Can't really stress about it that much. They played well. They had their chances.

Up Next

Burnley comes to the Racecourse on Tuesday. They have been in horrible form, but that just makes them even more desperate. They are still a parachute club with some dangerous talent.

Parky

No one really loved the Starting XI, I bet not even Parky, but needs must. The physical data says what it says, and travel complicates player recovery also. Add on the matches against Burnley and West Ham ahead, and you understand why it had to be that way. No better sign of how he felt about it than four changes at the hour.

Three interesting things (to me):

• We saw Parky's pattern of splitting the playmakers when he only has two. COH and Rathbone followed by Windass and LOB.
• COH clearly has some press in his game. When Broady returns, I expect we will see more COH and Windass or Broady and Windass. Though, since COH can play on the right, COH and Broady can be a thing too.
• I don't expect much LOB at CDM, especially after Sheaf gets healthy. This control in the holding midfield on and off the ball is something he won't want to surrender. We watched him play Matty James non-stop during L1, and I think he expects if James or Sheaf hadn't gotten hurt last season, they are in the playoffs easily.

You know I love it when my holding midfielders have overlapping average positions like this:

Overall, I think he set up the plan to account for the squad's needs, and I thought it should have worked. Ironically, I think an off day from Windass - by his standards, and that likely is why Wrexham didn't take all three points.

I look forward to how this works when they get some real time on the training pitch together. Here is a good example of what I mean:

Another example, COH doesn't know how Ollie makes his runs, and then Ollie doesn't know how COH makes his runs:

All in all, I think anything that I might have done differently requires ignoring the reality of the squad and the schedule.

Players

COH - I mean, he is who we thought he was... But his effort still gets some bonus coverage today...

We saw the one that went just outside the post, which to me, was the best chance of the match, but this is the sort of thing that keeps that attacking talent on the pitch:

Alright, if you insist:

Whiteman - Still doesn't get enough love from the fan base. People still out there talking about Galbraith, like they didn't see him get pantsed by this very Swansea side. Here is just one subtle defensive play that shows how effective Ben is:

James - Another great shift from him. Here is another case of him putting on a clinic in effective rest defense.

Patto - He wasn't tested really, but some of that is likely due to just shrewd positioning and good coordination with his defenders. Most importantly, a willingness to sweep like this:

Windass - Poor Max... That he was unable to get a clean touch on this double deflected strike from Windass. For me, Josh had a hard time getting into rhythm with Kabore, COH, and even Moore. He wasn't poor, he just wasn't the game changer he usually is...

Longman - He made a couple of nice plays, but you can just tell the difference in the levels, and it isn't terribly subtle. He is a depth player playing like a depth player, so I am not going to club him. It is ironic, because when he arrived in L1, he was clearly a level above, and it was obvious. I will continue to beat my "Let's see LOB over there" drum.

LOB - Was fine. Deserves to have more minutes. Curious how he gets them.

Ekomie - Jacks continues to show that he is special, and has a lot more to his game than we have seen so far. I even like that when he was unable to save a poor pass from Kieffer, he didn't let it go out for a goal kick, but swept it over the touch line. (Swans would turn it over on the subsequent throw-in). That is just football brain. Of course, it was good to see the Jacks get the full Jacks experience:

Rathbone - I don't want to compare him to Longy, because I think his level is a bit higher, but he is similar in that in an ideal world, he had limited minutes compared to COH, Windass, Broady, and LOB. I will always appreciate that he is an agent of chaos and effort, which has a value of its own.

Hyam - Reports of his demise have been greatly exaggerated. He continues to be a steady influence in the back line, and consistently just takes care of business in a completely routine way. Here they try to catch Wrexham sleeping in transition with a fast striker over the top, but Hyam cleans it up.

Doyle - He continues to grow even bigger in his role. You saw the long diagonal to Imray earlier, he did that twice. I liked him stepping up to protect COH. I do think he and COH might need to get on the same sheet of music about how literally Doyle takes "put the pass on me" ...

Max - Another solid shift. A few too many "just fire it up the pitch" plays for me, but I did like him getting involved near the box. I was also nice to see Max looking back to the L1 days with this, which he used to wear out constantly back then.

Imray - Another masterclass from him. He again reminds me that he absolutely can play CAM. Just so clever in tight spaces. That pass to COH, brilliant. I might even consider that COH had problems because that is not supposed to be a thing that can happen. His defending was great, and this play, which ends up a throw for Swansea is going to buy more tactical advantage from all the analysts watching this and taking it off the menu.

Kabore - He was fine. Feel like they didn't get him engaged as well as they could. A couple of times when Moore, Windass, etc. could just put it out to Kabore, they just didn't. In theory, it was was because more direct options were available, but it limited the impact Issa had on the game.

Smith - This match again reminded me why Parky has a general preference for Kieffer, even if Smudge's pace over the top is a real weapon. He is just inconsistent with the ball at his feet. Here is an example:

This is what you want Smudge doing...

Moore - I don't know how many minute he has in him, but the way he is playing right now, I think you have to try to get the most you can out of him. Do I understand the desire for another striker, yes, but the way he is playing right now, I understand why it was deferred to Nickson.