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West Bromwich Albion vs Wrexham: Championship stats & head-to-head

The Baggies started on the front foot, although, aside from Aune Heggebo’s tame shot, they failed to give Wrexham goalkeeper Okonkwo cause for concern.

But they were the grateful recipients of a slice of fortune midway through the first half as Price’s free-kick took a deflection off Wrexham midfielder Dobson before beating Okonkwo at the goalkeeper’s near post.

Kabore – who committed the foul that led to the home side’s opener – then brought down West Brom captain Molumby in his own box, with referee Robert Madley having no hesitation in pointing to the penalty spot.

Maja emphatically drilled his spot-kick to Okonkwo’s right to put his side in complete control going into the break with his fifth goal of the campaign across all competitions.

Having been lacklustre in the opening half, Wrexham flew out of the blocks after the restart as George Thomason and Lewis O’Brien combined to tee up Windass, who curled beyond Baggies goalkeeper Josh Griffiths from 20 yards out.

The mood at The Hawthorns dramatically shifted as a result, with the nerves among the home fans increasing as Sam Smith had a pair of headed efforts in quick succession.

And Wrexham made it 2-2 in the 62nd minute as – O’Brien flicked Callum Doyle’s cross goalwards, with Dobson applying a gentle touch to help the ball on its way into the net.

Parkinson’s intent was evident midway through the second half as Wales duo Moore and Nathan Broadhead replaced Smith and Zak Vyner.

Following a relentless spell of Wrexham pressure, Morrison’s side regrouped late on and had a glorious opening to score a third in the 89th minute, although Okonkwo denied Dike from point-blank range.

Fellow substitute Moore then stung the palms of Griffiths in added time as, following a dramatic finale, a lively contest ended all-square.

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