Tuesday, January 20, 2026
The lights are on at the STōK Cae Ras tonight as Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham prepares for one of their biggest home tests of the Championship season. Phil Parkinson’s men are looking to bounce back from a narrow 2-1 defeat to Norwich City last weekend, and the stakes couldn’t be higher as they face Leicester City.
Wrexham currently sits 10th in the table with 40 points, just three points shy of a promotion play-off spot. Meanwhile, the visiting Foxes, managed by Martí Cifuentes, are looking to correct their inconsistent away form to climb from 13th place.
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Key Match Facts:
- Recent Form: Wrexham had a five-match winning streak snapped on Saturday, while Leicester is coming off a 2-1 loss to Coventry City.
- The Goal Threat: Kieffer Moore remains the focal point for the Red Dragons, while Leicester will rely on the creative spark of Stephy Mavididi, who scored in their last outing.
- Reverse Fixture: These two sides played out a gritty 1-1 draw back in September at the King Power Stadium.
Team news
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- Aaron Ramsey is likely out due to a hamstring injury sustained over the festive period
- Harry Soutar remains sidelined with an achilles problem and has featured sparingly for the club since January 2023
- Jannik Vestergaard has recovered from an ankle injury and is available for selection
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- Aaron james, Andy Cannon and Danny Ward are all expected to miss the match. Ward is out with a long term elbow injury, while cannon had an ACL issue
- Lewis Brunt is not far away from a return to the squad
- Kieffer Moore made a return as a substitute in Wrexham’s tie against norwich and is expected to be ready for this game, potentially pushing for a start.
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Match facts and context
Wrexham: The Midweek Specialists
Phil Parkinson’s side has turned the Racecourse into a fortress for midweek fixtures. The scheduling gods seem to favor the Red Dragons, who have won 6 of their last 7 midweek games. Despite a recent stumble (losing 2-1 to Norwich, ending a 5-match winning run), their ability to grind out results on Tuesday nights has been a cornerstone of their playoff push.
Leicester City: The “New Boys” Specialists
Leicester arrive in North Wales with a specific statistical edge: They thrive against newly promoted sides. In their last 13 Championship games against such opposition, the Foxes have lost just once. However, their midweek form is dire. They remain winless in their last 10 midweek games, a drought stretching back to a Premier League win over West Ham in December 2024. Manager Martí Cifuentes will be desperate to break this curse to keep his side’s season alive.
Magazine Verdict: Expect a high-intensity battle under the lights. Wrexham has made their home a fortress this season, but Leicester’s squad depth is undeniable. A 1-1 or 2-1 result seems the most likely outcome for this mid-week thriller.
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