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24/08/2027, Deepdale Stadium, Preston, England
EFL Cup, Round 2

Preston Vs Wrexham

Preston play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Osazuwa (GK) , F McCormick (CB) , G Duncan (CB) , S Keefe (CB) , N Sheenan (RB) , D Walker (LB) , S MacCarthy (CDM) , J Molloy (CAM) , D Stirling (RM) , M Mulryan (LM) , S Collins (ST) And the subs are: R Caulfield (CB) , J Molony (CB) , N Lawrimore (CM) , R Dingwell (CM) , J MacAdam (ST)

Wrexham play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: D Wynne (GK) , A Maddox (CB) , E Connolly (CB) , S Duffy (CB) , R Clapperton (RB) , G McCalmon (LB) , Z Binney (CDM) , R Gwenn (CAM) , G McColloch (RM) , G Perry (LM) , M Osmond (ST) And the subs are: H McBurney (CB) , M Russell (CB) , A Cormack (CM) , J Magee (CM) , D Reece (ST)

Welcome to Deepdale Stadium in Preston, England where Preston North End will face Wrexham.  This is round 2 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 16898.

1' - Preston kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

6' - Neil Sheenan passes to Gavin Duncan.  Gavin Duncan plays a short pass to Shaun MacCarthy.  Shaun MacCarthy hits the ball long to Gavin Duncan.  Alun Maddox tackles Gavin Duncan and takes possession.  Alun Maddox hits the ball long to Robert Clapperton.  Robert Clapperton whips in a cross, but opposing player Shaun MacCarthy takes possession.  

10' - Shaun MacCarthy hits the ball long to Fraser McCormick.  Fraser McCormick sees John Molloy making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and John Molloy is able to take the ball.  John Molloy tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and John Molloy scores!  That's a nice goal from the Preston player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

10' - Wrexham kick the ball off for the restart.  

14' - Seamus Duffy finds Gethin Perry with a short pass.  Gethin Perry passes the ball to Rhys Gwenn.  Rhys Gwenn plays the ball to Gary McColloch.  Gary McColloch tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and its in! It's a magnificent goal from Gary McColloch for Wrexham!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

15' - Preston kick the ball off for the restart.  

17' - Shaun MacCarthy plays a short pass to Spencer Keefe.  Spencer Keefe passes the ball to Duncan Walker.  Duncan Walker speeds past Rhys Gwenn.  

17' - Duncan Walker sees a run from John Molloy.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but John Molloy has strayed offside!  

26' - Gethin Perry successfully tackles Neil Sheenan and gains possession for his team.  Gethin Perry tries to use ball skills to beat John Molloy.  The opposing player is unable to stop Gethin Perry who takes the ball forward!  

27' - Gethin Perry looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot is tipped around the post by James Osazuwa!  The linesman signals its a corner for Wrexham.  Martyn Osmond places the ball to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but opposing player Gavin Duncan takes possession.  

31' - Gavin Duncan plays the ball to Spencer Keefe.  Spencer Keefe finds Fraser McCormick with a long pass.  Fraser McCormick passes the ball to John Molloy.  John Molloy sees a run from Shaun MacCarthy.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Shaun MacCarthy is able to control the ball.  Shaun MacCarthy tries to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a superb goal from Shaun MacCarthy for Preston!  The ball went in off the upright!

32' - Wrexham kick the ball off for the restart.  

34' - Seamus Duffy slides the ball to Gyn McCalmon.  Gyn McCalmon plays a short pass to Robert Clapperton.  Robert Clapperton speeds past John Molloy.  

37' - Fraser McCormick successfully tackles Robert Clapperton and the ball goes loose.  Rhys Gwenn spots a run from Martyn Osmond.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

44' - Edmund Connolly finds Rhys Gwenn with a long ball.  Rhys Gwenn sees Martyn Osmond making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Martyn Osmond has strayed offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Wrexham kick the ball off for the restart.  

48' - Neil Sheenan spots a run from John Molloy.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but John Molloy has strayed offside!  

52' - Fraser McCormick spots a run from Shaun Collins.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Shaun Collins is able to take the ball.  Shaun Collins tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a brilliant goal from Shaun Collins for Preston!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

52' - Wrexham kick the ball off for the restart.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Gavin Duncan is going to be taken off.  Ricky Caulfield is going to be brought on.  

63' - Seamus Duffy finds Rhys Gwenn with a long pass.  John Molloy tackles Rhys Gwenn and takes possession.  John Molloy finds Danny Stirling with a long ball.  Danny Stirling attempts to use his skills to beat Edmund Connolly and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

64' - Danny Stirling spots a run from Shaun Collins.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Shaun Collins is able to control the ball.  Shaun Collins shoots, aiming for the corner of the net...but Deri Wynne stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Alun Maddox is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

66' - Spencer Keefe spots a run from Shaun MacCarthy.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Shaun MacCarthy is able to take the ball.  Shaun MacCarthy takes a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Shaun MacCarthy for Preston!  The ball went in off the upright!

66' - Wrexham kick the ball off for the restart.  

71' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Zachary Binney is going to be taken off.  Johnny Magee is brought on from the bench.  

75' - Neil Sheenan plays a long ball to Ricky Caulfield.  Ricky Caulfield passes to Danny Stirling.  Danny Stirling takes a shot from outside the area...but its wide!

77' - Deri Wynne sees a run from Gethin Perry.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Gethin Perry takes the ball.  Gethin Perry strikes the ball towards goal...but James Osazuwa manages to stop the shot!  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Martyn Osmond is going to be taken off.  Davie Reece is brought on from the bench.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Danny Stirling is going to be taken off.  Robert Dingwell is brought on from the bench.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Alun Maddox will come off.  Henry McBurney joins the game from the bench.  

83' - Fraser McCormick plays the ball to Spencer Keefe.  Spencer Keefe spots a run from Malcolm Mulryan.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Malcolm Mulryan is able to control the ball.  Malcolm Mulryan attempts a shot towards goal...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Preston.  Malcolm Mulryan gets ready to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but Edmund Connolly intercepts and takes possession.  

85' - Edmund Connolly finds Henry McBurney with a long ball.  Henry McBurney spots a run from Davie Reece.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Davie Reece is caught offside!  

90' - Preston launch a counter attack.  Shaun MacCarthy finds Neil Sheenan with a long pass.  Neil Sheenan sees Shaun Collins making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Shaun Collins is able to take the ball.  Shaun Collins looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and Shaun Collins scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Preston player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

91' - Wrexham kick the ball off for the restart.  

92' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Preston North End 5 - 1 Wrexham.