Wrexham Look to Build on Preston Victory

Wrexham AFC will look to secure consecutive Championship wins when they travel to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, October 24, after an impressive 4-1 win over Preston North End at the Racecourse Ground.

Phil Parkinson’s side returned to winning ways last weekend, producing a much-needed response after suffering a 2-1 home defeat against West Bromwich Albion four days earlier.

The victory lifted Wrexham to 14th in the Championship table, with 14 points from their opening 11 fixtures.

Saturday’s trip to Ewood Park offers another chance to improve their league position and build momentum after an inconsistent start to the campaign. Wrexham entered last Saturday’s fixture under pressure following a difficult sequence of results. Defeats to West Ham United and West Bromwich Albion exposed defensive weaknesses, while draws with Burnley and Derby County highlighted the need to turn competitive performances into wins.

However, Parkinson’s side delivered a considerably improved attacking display against Preston, scoring four goals for the first time in the Championship this season. Ben Whiteman played a key role against his former club, adding a goal and an assist as Wrexham recorded their third league win. The result took Wrexham’s goalscoring tally to 15 from 11 matches, although they have also conceded 16 goals.

Blackburn Rovers enter Saturday’s fixture sitting 10th in the Championship with 15 points, one ahead of Wrexham. Rovers have won four of their opening 11 league matches, drawn three, and lost four. They have scored 17 goals and conceded 16, giving them a one-goal advantage.

Wrexham will need to improve their defensive consistency, particularly after conceding six goals against West Ham and twice surrendering their advantage against West Brom. Their attacking performance against Preston nevertheless provides encouragement ahead of another demanding away fixture.

Wrexham’s preparations have been complicated by injuries to several first-team players. Max Cleworth, Nathan Broadhead and Ben Sheaf have been working towards fitness, while Josh Windass has been recovering from an ankle problem. Parkinson previously confirmed that Cleworth, Broadhead and Sheaf had returned to outdoor running, although they still needed to make further progress before they could resume full involvement.

The manager will assess his options before Saturday’s fixture, as the squad faces another demanding Championship schedule.

Following Blackburn, Wrexham travel to Sheffield United on Friday, October 30, before returning to the Racecourse Ground to face Middlesbrough on November 4.

A positive result at Ewood Park would strengthen Wrexham’s Championship position and provide further evidence that their victory over Preston could be the start of a more consistent run.