Wrexham Player Ratings: Struggles Continue At Sheffield United

Wrexham suffered a second consecutive defeat without scoring as Ben Brereton Díaz’s first-half goal secured Sheffield United a 1–0 victory at Bramall Lane.

Phil Parkinson made two changes at half-time and another three after 73 minutes, but his side could not find an equaliser. Anthony Patterson received Wrexham’s highest FotMob rating, while several attacking players finished towards the bottom of the visitors’ rankings.

Wrexham’s nine shots generated just 0.60 expected goals. Those figures suggest the problem extended beyond finishing: the quality of opportunities also needs attention.

Anthony Patterson - 5.0

Had a lot of work to deal with and will be very disappointed with how he handled the goal. Grew back into the game, but it was the defining moment.

Dominic Hyam - 6.0

Replaced by Max Cleworth at the interval. A low rating and an early withdrawal made this a disappointing evening.

Joe Worrall - 7.0

His individual score reminds us that a narrow defeat does not necessarily mean defensive failure throughout.

Callum Doyle - 6.5

Booked after 27 minutes and completed the match. The caution left him managing the remainder of his evening with less room for error.

Issa Kaboré - 6.5

Lively once again, one of the few who looked as though they could produce in the attacking third, but ultimately failed to do so.

Matty James - 6.5

Completed the game alongside a changing midfield cast. His rating fell below Sheaf’s, and Wrexham ultimately needed more from their collective work in possession.

Ben Sheaf —-7.0

Among Wrexham’s better-rated performers before George Dobson replaced him. His individual performance was encouraging, even though the midfield couldn't deliver a decisive attacking breakthrough.

Jacques Ekomié - 6.0

Made way for George Thomason after 73 minutes. He'll be disappointed he couldn’t produce in the final third, though he was relatively solid defensively.

Oliver Rathbone - 6.0

Came back into the side, but failed to produce in the first half. Replaced by Sam Smith at half-time.

Lewis O’Brien - 7.0

The strongest rating among Wrexham’s starting attacking trio. Although was unable to produce inside the box or create a movement of balance to level things.

Kieffer Moore - 6.0

A disappointing performance for the starting centre-forward. Looked isolated at time and was unable to impact the game at critical moments.

Max Cleworth - 5.5

Replaced Hyam at half-time and played through a goalless second half. His return to match action offered little to impact a disappointing evening in Sheffield.

Sam Smith - 6.0

Introduced for Rathbone at the interval, but could not provide the equaliser.

Daniel Imray - 6.0

Replaced Kaboré after 73 minutes. Unable to reproduce the form he showed early in the season.

George Thomason - 6.5

The highest-rated substitute after replacing Ekomié. An encouraging individual performance.

George Dobson - 6.0

Replaced Sheaf late on without changing the outcome.

Line-ups

Sheffield United: Cooper, Choudhury (McGuiness 86), Tanganga, Kitching, Burrows, Peck, Phillips, Chong (Seriki 69), Ayew (Cannon 69), Brereton Diaz (Arblaster 79), Donovan (Campbell 86)

Subs not used: Betts, McCallum, Rothwell, Riedewald

Wrexham AFC: Patterson, Hyam (Cleworth 46), Worrall, Doyle, Kaboré (Imray 73), M.James, Sheaf (Dobson 73), Ekomié (Thomason 73), Rathbone (Smith 46), O’Brien, Moore

Subs not used: Ward, Whiteman, Cadamarteri, Vyner