PREVIEW | Wrexham vs Bradford City
A clash between a title-chasing team who are coming off a rough patch on the road and a side still looking for their first league win of 2024. The stakes are high for two clubs eager to get back to winning ways.
THE WREXHAM ANGLE
It feels like an eternity since Wrexham enjoyed the comforts of home, not least because recent away games have been disappointing to say the least. However, Wrexham’s home form remains strong, with the last 8 league games at the Stok Cae Ras all ending in victory.
The injuries which have beset Phil Parkinson all season seem to be clearing up, as it appears the whole squad will be available except for Rob Lainton, Anthony Forde and Tom O’Connor. That means the possible of a couple of home debuts: Luke Bolton and Jack Marriott made their first Wrexham appearances at Salford last Saturday, and will be eager to make a positive early impression on another big Stok Cae Ras crowd.
The sides have already met at the Stok Cae Ras this season, in the second round of the Carabao Cup, fighting out a 1-1 draw before City went through on penalties. The match started dramatically as City were awarded a controversial penalty after 90 seconds following a challenge by Aaron Hayden on Jamie Walker. Tyler Smith scored from the spot and City would hold onto the lead deep into the second half, despite Ben Tozer hitting the bar and Sam Dalby having a shot cleared off the line.
The equaliser came in the 72nd minute when Will Boyle headed home Luke Young’s corner and the game went to penalties: The Bantams held their nerve to win 4-3.
