Derby vs Wrexham

ChampionshipMatchweek 9
Pride Park Stadium, Derby · 33,597 cap
Fipster Pick
Home Winlow

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Derby and Wrexham face off in what promises to be a closely contested match in the regular season. Both teams have had mixed fortunes so far, making this encounter a fine balance of tactical discipline and attacking intent.

FıpsterPredicted Scoreline
Pre-Match
21
Derby Win
LOW
Confidence
Derby 35%Draw 33%Wrexham 32%

The context

Derby currently sit 22nd in the league with 4 points from 7 games, while Wrexham are slightly better placed at 20th with 7 points. Their head-to-head history is limited, with Wrexham holding a slight edge having won one of their two previous meetings, the other ending in a draw.

Match factors

Injury Impacthigh

Derby missing key attackers and midfielders

Derby has 7 confirmed outs including attackers Brewster and Agyemang, reducing scoring options

Statistical Edgemedium

Derby midfield passing strength

A. Mowatt's passing accuracy (85%) and volume (52.7 per game) exceed league averages, aiding build-up

Tactical Advantagemedium

Wrexham's defensive solidity with Doyle and Ekomié

Doyle and Ekomié show strong duel win rates and tackling, likely to challenge Derby's attack

Form Momentummedium

Wrexham's recent scoring consistency at home

Wrexham scored in 4 consecutive home games, showing attacking momentum at Derby's ground

Tactical Advantagemedium

Derby defensive experience with Taylor and Langås

Taylor and Langås provide stable defense with good duel success and passing accuracy

Analysis

The match is expected to be tight, with aggregated probabilities showing home and away wins equally likely at 32.5% each, and draws close behind at 30%. Derby's midfield strength, led by A. Mowatt with an impressive 85% passing accuracy and high passing volume, will be key in building attacks despite missing several key attackers. Defensively, Derby rely on the experience of Taylor and Langås to keep things tight. Wrexham, meanwhile, boast defensive solidity through Doyle and Ekomié, who have strong duel win rates and tackling stats. Wrexham's recent scoring consistency at home adds an attacking threat, making this a finely balanced encounter.

Key insights

  • A

    A. Mowatt

    Derby

    Mowatt's passing accuracy (85%) and high passing volume (52.7 per game) give Derby a midfield edge in controlling play.

    Championship 26/27Passing accuracy 85%, 52.7 passes per game

  • C

    C. Doyle

    Wrexham

    Doyle's strong duel win rate and tackling make him a key figure in Wrexham's defensive resilience.

    Championship 26/27Duel win rate 59%, 1.4 tackles per game

  • J

    J. Ekomié

    Wrexham

    Ekomié's high duel win rate and tackling, plus recent goal contribution, add both defensive solidity and attacking threat.

    Championship 26/27Duel win rate 65%, 2.6 tackles per game

  • C

    C. Taylor

    Derby

    Taylor offers defensive stability with a high duel win rate and low disciplinary risk, crucial for Derby's backline.

    Championship 26/27Duel win rate ~55%, only 1 yellow card in 7 games

  • S

    S. Langås

    Derby

    Langås combines excellent passing accuracy with consistent defensive performances, anchoring Derby's defence.

    Championship 26/27Passing accuracy 87-88%, consistent starter

Prediction

Despite the balanced probabilities, the prediction leans towards a narrow 2-1 victory for Derby. The home side's midfield control and defensive experience may just tip the scales in their favour, although the margin is expected to be slim and the contest competitive.

Key facts

  1. 1.Derby are 22nd in the league with 4 points from 7 games (W1 D1 L5).
  2. 2.Wrexham are 20th in the league with 7 points from 7 games (W1 D4 L2).
  3. 3.In 2 head-to-head meetings, Derby have won 0, Wrexham have won 1, with 1 draw.
  4. 4.A. Mowatt has a passing accuracy of 85% and averages 52.7 passes per game, well above league averages for midfielders.
  5. 5.Defenders C. Doyle and J. Ekomié have strong duel win rates and tackling stats, bolstering Wrexham's defence.
  6. 6.Derby defenders C. Taylor and S. Langås provide stability with good duel success and passing accuracy.
  7. 7.Wrexham have scored in 4 consecutive home games, showing attacking momentum at Derby's ground.
  8. 8.Total cards predicted to be around 4, indicating moderate discipline expected.

The verdict

Expect a competitive match with both teams pushing hard. Derby's slight edge in midfield and defence could secure them the win, but Wrexham's resilience and recent scoring form mean they won't go down without a fight.

Player Insights

Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists

HomeDerby

S. Langås

S. Langås

Defender

Derby

Total Passes
366
8 played
8 starts
720 mins
~90 mins/game
A. Mowatt

A. Mowatt

Midfielder

Derby

Total Passes
347
7 played
6 starts
536 mins
~77 mins/game

AwayWrexham

C. Doyle

C. Doyle

Defender

Wrexham

Total Passes
485
8 played
8 starts
720 mins
~90 mins/game
B. Whiteman

B. Whiteman

Midfielder

Wrexham

Total Passes
420
8 played
7 starts
653 mins
~82 mins/game
D. Hyam

D. Hyam

Defender

Wrexham

Total Passes
342
8 played
7 starts
653 mins
~82 mins/game

Prediction generated 19 Sep 2026, 15:58 UTC · Fipster Model v1.158

Prediction Q&A

Who does Fipster predict will win Derby vs Wrexham?
Fipster's AI model predicts Derby to win against Wrexham.
What is the predicted score for Derby vs Wrexham?
Fipster predicts a final score of Derby 2–1 Wrexham.
What are the win probabilities for Derby vs Wrexham?
Fipster's model gives Derby a 35% chance of winning, Wrexham a 32% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw.
How confident is Fipster in this prediction?
Fipster's model assigns this prediction 35% confidence — a low-confidence call.