US EditionPLAYER RATINGS: Wrexham Match Ratings as Reds Draw 1-1 with Leicester
Leicester City equalized in the 90th minute via Jannik Vestergaard after Wrexham led with a goal by Lewis O'Brien in a rain-affected match at the Racecourse Ground.
- On Jan 20, 2026, Leicester City drew 1-1 at Wrexham in their first league visit to the Racecourse Ground in 44 years.
- Wrexham broke the deadlock after the hour as driving rain and swirling wind made attacking play difficult, with Lewis O'Brien finishing a rebound after Liberato Cacace's low cross found Kieffer Moore.
- Caleb Okoli's flick created the chance that Jannik Vestergaard finished, controlling Jordan Ayew's free-kick and striking cleanly after Leicester had no notable attempts until the 90th minute.
- Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson said, `Another hour down the line I'll probably be looking at more of the positives, but when you concede so late in a nothing moment, of course it hurts`, and Jordan James' injury raises concerns for Leicester.
- The draw leaves lingering concerns over Leicester City's form as they have conceded in 22 straight Championship matches, while Wrexham remain ninth after missing a chance to level with sixth-placed Preston.
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Leicester fans make their feelings clear after ‘gutless performance’ against Wrexham
Leicester fans make their feelings clear after ‘another gutless performance’, snatching a lucky late point against Wrexham. Lewis O’Brien put Wrexham ahead just after the hour mark as Jakub Stolarczyk failed to hold a cross, and that looked on course to be the winner. But Jannik Vestergaard got on the end of a Caleb Okoli to net in the 90th minute, with the result leaving Wrexham, who were up to 7th in the Championship table until that late equa…
Wrexham Settles for Draw with Leicester City After Late Equalizer
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson expressed his disappointment after a late goal from Jannik Vestergaard secured a 1-1 draw for Leicester City in challenging weather conditions. The match, held on a rain-soaked pitch, saw Wrexham take the lead and appear poised to secure a significant result before a lapse in the closing stages allowed the visitors […] The post Wrexham Settles for Draw with Leicester City After Late Equalizer appeared first on Get …
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Nation.CymruPhil Parkinson frustrated by late Leicester leveller as Wrexham denied victory
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson was left hurting after watching Jannik Vestergaard snatch a point for Leicester in their 1-1 draw but felt there were positives to take from a battling performance in horrible conditions.The Dragons were on top for much of a wet and windy night in north Wales, taking the lead through Lewis O’Brien’s 63rd-minute strike as they contained a disappointing Leicester for most of the second half.After falling behind, the Fox…
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