Match report
Derby vs Wrexham — the facts
Wrexham won 2–1 away against Derby (half-time 1–1).
Derby met Wrexham in the Championship (Regular Season - 26). Kick-off was Sunday, 4 January 2026, 15:00 UTC at Pride Park. Referee: Matthew Corlett.
Team pages: Derby · Wrexham · Championship
Key moments
- 25' Goal: Samuel Smith (assist: Nathan Broadhead) — 0–1
- 34' Goal: Benjamin Brereton (assist: Matthew Clarke) — 1–1
- 48' Goal: Matthew James — 1–2
Starting line-ups
Derby (3-4-2-1)
Wrexham (3-2-4-1)
About this match
On this page: the Derby vs Wrexham final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Championship fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Derby and Wrexham team pages or the Championship page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Derby vs Wrexham?
Wrexham won 2–1 away against Derby (half-time 1–1).
›Who scored in Derby vs Wrexham?
Samuel Smith (25') for Wrexham; Benjamin Brereton (34') for Derby; Matthew James (48') for Wrexham.
›Where can I watch Derby vs Wrexham highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Derby vs Wrexham; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.
›What is the head-to-head record between Derby and Wrexham?
Derby and Wrexham have met 1 time — 0 wins for Derby, 0 wins for Wrexham and 1 draw.