Match Details:
- Fixture: Exeter City vs Wrexham AFC
- Competition: EFL League One
- Date: 15/03/25
- Kick-off Time: 3pm GMT
- Venue: St. James Park, Exeter
- Live Coverage: No TV Coverage – Stadium Only
Exeter City vs Wrexham AFC Match Preview:
Automatic promotion-chasing Wrexham AFC travel to Exeter City in an attempt to cement their push for a third consecutive promotion, with the home side undefeated in the previous six.
The Grecians will be looking to put a dent in Wrexham’s promotion push as they look to extend their unbeaten run to seven games.
The reverse fixture saw Wrexham emerge 3-0 victors last November, Phil Parkinson will hope for more of the same to maintain their push for Championship football.
Exeter City Form Guide:
Despite sitting 16th in League One, Gary Caldwell’s side are in strong form, having not lost a game in their last six.
Solid defensive performances have enabled the Devonshire outfit to go on this run of form, having kept four clean sheets in this period.
Wrexham Form Guide:
Phil Parkinson’s side have always shown to grind out results, as shown with their last four victories coming out at 1-0 score-lines.
This run of form has seen crucial victories, recent weeks seeing the Red Dragons claim three points against fellow promotion chasers in Stockport County, Wycombe Wanderers and Huddersfield Town.
Exeter City Team News:
Injuries mean that the hosts will be without Yanic Wildschut, Pierce Sweeney and Jack Fitzwater.
Caldwell has also confirmed that midfielder Ryan Trevitt, defender Ben Purrington and forward Demitri Mitchell are all doubts but could still feature for the clash against Wrexham.
Wrexham AFC Team News:
The visitors will be without Andy Cannon and goalkeeper Callum Burton, the pair unavailable due to injury.
On the other hand, Parkinson has stated midfielder George Dobson could be in a “better place” this Saturday, after playing on pain-killers last weekend against Stockport County.
Exeter City vs Wrexham AFC: Tactical Breakdown and Key Players:
How Exeter City Can Win:
- Strengths: Physicality, defensive solidarity having kept four clean sheets in their last six.
- Weaknesses: Overall attacking threat.
- Key Player: Edward Francis is fundamental to how the Grecians move the ball and create in the middle of the park, having registered five assists this campaign.
Exeter City will likely try to limit Wrexham’s chances while experienced front-man Josh Magennis provides a physical threat amongst Parkinson’s back three.
How Wrexham AFC Can Win:
- Strengths: Depth, forward options of Jay Rodriguez, Sam Smith, Elliott Lee and Steven Fletcher will keep Wrexham a constant threat in the box.
- Weaknesses: Can sometimes struggle away from home.
- Key Player: Jay Rodriguez, the high profile arrival scored his first for the club last weekend since arriving in January, the former Premier League striker could be crucial in seeing Wrexham over the line this season.
Much like the home side, Wrexham will remain resolute away from home while hoping one of their several goal threats can provide.
Exeter vs Wrexham Prediction:
Both teams are in a great run of form, and both have been very solid defensively in recent weeks so a low-scoring game is a very likely outcome.
Despite good form from Caldwell’s side, there is no denying the amount of quality that Wrexham have at their disposal and their real need to go win this game which could prove be too much for the home side to deal with.
Writer’s Prediction – Exeter City 0-1 Wrexham.