Wrexham vs Swansea

A compelling Championship clash awaits as sixth-placed Wrexham host Swansea, who currently sit 11th in the league table. The battle for Welsh bragging rights and crucial league points kicks off at the Racecourse Ground on Thursday, 13th March 2026, at 8:00 PM GMT. The Red Dragons will be eager to solidify their play-off position, while the Swans aim to climb into the top half of the standings.

Wrexham vs Swansea Form

The hosts come into this encounter on the back of a 2-1 home defeat to Hull City in their last Championship outing. This result ended a run of three consecutive league victories for the Red Dragons. Over their last six league matches, Wrexham have secured three wins, one draw, and two losses, demonstrating a mixed bag of results. Their home form rank is 14th in the league based on their last six home games, suggesting some inconsistency when playing in front of their own fans.

Meanwhile, the visitors registered a confidence-boosting 2-1 away victory over Portsmouth in their most recent fixture. This result marks two consecutive wins for the Swans. Their form over the last six league matches has seen them record three wins, one draw, and two losses. However, their away form has been less convincing, with Swansea ranking 17th in the league based on their last six away games. A notable fact is that Swansea have won their last three matches against Wrexham in all competitions, scoring at least two goals in each of those encounters.

Wrexham vs Swansea Head to Head

The most recent meeting between these two Welsh rivals saw Swansea emerge victorious with a 2-1 win at home in December 2025. This result continued a dominant recent trend for the Swans.

Looking at the last six encounters, Swansea have had the upper hand, winning three, drawing one, and Wrexham securing two victories. Notably, the last three meetings between the two teams have seen over 2.5 goals, with Swansea scoring at least two goals in each of those matches.

Wrexham vs Swansea Predicted Lineups

Wrexham (3-4-2-1):

  • GK: Okonkwo

  • DC: Doyle

  • DC: Hyam

  • DC: Cleworth

  • ML: Thomason

  • MC: Vyner

  • MC: O'Brien

  • MR: Kaboré

  • AM: Broadhead

  • AM: Windass

  • FC: Smith

Swansea (4-2-3-1):

  • GK: Vigouroux

  • DL: Tymon

  • DC: Burgess

  • DC: Cabango

  • DR: Key

  • DM: Galbraith

  • DM: Franco

  • AML: Ji-Sung

  • AMC: Cullen

  • AMR: Ronald

  • FC: Vipotnik

Wrexham vs Swansea Team News

Wrexham face a significant challenge with several key players missing. Midfielder Ben Sheaf has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to injury, a substantial blow to the Red Dragons' engine room. Liberato Cacace has suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring problem, extending his time on the sidelines. George Dobson will serve the second match of a three-game suspension, further depleting the midfield options. Phil Parkinson may opt to recall Issa Kaboré at right-back to bolster the defence.

For Swansea, top scorer Zan Vipotnik is a doubt after picking up a knock in midweek and will be assessed closer to kick-off. Should he not be fit, manager Vitor Matos could recall Liam Cullen to the starting eleven. Other absentees for the visitors include injured players A. Idah and Z. Inoussa.

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Wrexham vs Swansea Match Prediction

Nathan Broadhead's 76th-minute strike wasn't enough to salvage a point for Wrexham on Tuesday night as the Red Dragons were beaten 2-1 at home by play-off-chasing rivals Hull. Phil Parkinson's men had won three straight in the league prior to that defeat, and remain in the top six.

Swansea travel north to face their Welsh rivals off the back of a confidence-boosting away win over Portsmouth in midweek, with both goals coming inside the opening 40 minutes. That result improved an away record that shows nine defeats in their last 12 fixtures on the road.

Who is the betting favourite in Wrexham vs Swansea?

Team Best Odds Bookmaker
Wrexham 7/5 AKBets
Draw 49/20 10Bet
Swansea 9/4 AKBets

Wrexham vs Swansea Betting Trends

  • Dominic Hyam – carded in 3 of last 5 Championship matches.

  • Oliver Rathbone – carded in 3 of last 5 Championship matches.

  • Zan Vipotnik – 3+ shots in 6 of last 10.

  • Gonçalo Franco – 3+ tackles in 8 of last 9.

  • Gonçalo Franco – 2+ fouls won in 6 of last 7.

  • Zan Vipotnik – 2+ shots in 7 of last 10.

  • Liam Cullen – 1+ shot on target in 4 of last 5.

  • Ethan Galbraith – 2+ shots in 6 of last 8.

  • Gonçalo Franco – 4+ tackles in 3 of last 4.

  • Malick Yalcouyé – 2+ fouls won in 5 of last 6.

  • Josh Tymon – 1+ assist in 2 of last 3.

  • Kieffer Moore – 3+ shots in 3 of last 5.

  • Oliver Rathbone – 3+ tackles in 3 of last 3.

EV Eagle's Wrexham vs Swansea Bet Builder Tips

Best price 4/1 with Sky Bet at the time of publishing.

Advised stake: 1 point

Zan Vipotnik Over 2.5 Shots

  • 52.72% Ai probability
  • 48.78% Odds implied
  • 8.08% Expected Value

Sam Smith Anytime Goalscorer

  • 34.2% Ai probability
  • 30.77% Odds implied
  • 11.15% Expected Value