EFL Championship – Matchweek 23
📅 Friday, December 26, 2025 (Boxing Day)
🏟 STōK Racecourse Ground, Wrexham
⏰ Kick-off: 17:30 GMT
Wrexham vs Sheffield United Prediction
Boxing Day action in the EFL Championship continues as Wrexham host Sheffield United at the Racecourse Ground. Both sides are looking to pull away from the congested mid-to-lower half of the table in what promises to be a competitive festive clash.
Wrexham, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, sit around 15th with 28 points but are winless in five league matches. Sheffield United, just behind in 18th on 26 points, arrive in stronger form after winning five of their last seven games, including a dominant 3–0 victory over Birmingham.
Wrexham Form & Standout Players
Phil Parkinson’s side have been difficult to beat at home, remaining unbeaten in eight Championship matches at the Racecourse Ground this season. However, too many draws have stalled their push up the table.
Wrexham Key Players (2025/26)
- Top Goalscorer: Kieffer Moore (8 goals)
- Most Assists: Max Cleworth (3 assists)
- Most Suspensions: Lewis O’Brien (5)
- Most Minutes Played: Max Cleworth (1980’)
Moore continues to lead the line effectively, while Cleworth has been ever-present in defence.
Wrexham Injuries & Absentees
- Issa Kaboré – Away on international duty
- Ryan Hardie – Knee injury (late January 2026)
- Liberato Cacace – Calf injury (mid-January 2026)
- Elliot Lee – Knee surgery (late March 2026)
- Lewis Brunt – Thigh injury (late January 2026)
- Aaron James – Knee surgery (late February 2026)
- Danny Ward – Dislocated elbow (late January 2026)
- Andy Cannon – Cruciate ligament injury (late April 2026)
- Jay Rodríguez – Broken ankle (mid-January 2026)
Sheffield United Form & Standout Players
Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United have found momentum at the right time, losing just once in their last eight matches. However, their away form remains inconsistent, with three defeats in their last five road trips.
Sheffield United Key Players
- Top Goalscorer: Callum O’Hare (5 goals)
- Most Assists: Callum O’Hare (5 assists)
- Most Suspensions: Japhet Tanganga (4)
- Most Minutes Played: Michael Cooper (1936’)
O’Hare has been the Blades’ creative spark, while Cooper has been a reliable presence in goal.
Sheffield United Injuries & Absentees
- Sydie Peck – Calf injury (early January 2026)
- Ben Mee – Hand injury (early January 2026)
- Tom Davies – Calf injury (early January 2026)
- Chiedozie Ogbene – Hamstring injury (early January 2026)
- Ben Godfrey – Knee injury (mid-January 2026)
Head-to-Head Record
- Sheffield United have won the last four meetings across all competitions
- The Blades beat Wrexham 4–2 in the Carabao Cup earlier this season
- Over 2.5 goals has landed in each of the last four H2H clashes
Predicted Lineups
Wrexham (Manager: Phil Parkinson) – 3-5-2
Predicted XI:
Arthur Okonkwo; Max Cleworth, Dominic Hyam, Callum Doyle; Ryan Longman, Ben Sheaf, George Dobson, George Thomason, James McClean; Kieffer Moore, Josh Windass
Key Men:
- Kieffer Moore – Aerial and physical threat
- James McClean – Leadership and delivery
- Josh Windass – Creativity between the lines
Sheffield United (Manager: Chris Wilder) – 4-2-3-1
Predicted XI:
Michael Cooper; Femi Seriki, Tyler Bindon, Japhet Tanganga, Sam McCallum; Tahith Chong, Oliver Arblaster; Jairo Riedewald, Gustavo Hamer, Callum O’Hare; Patrick Bamford
Key Men:
- Callum O’Hare – Goals and assists leader
- Gustavo Hamer – Playmaking ability
- Patrick Bamford – Finishing experience
Final Verdict:
Wrexham 1–2 Sheffield United
Best Bets:
- Sheffield United to Win
- Over 2.5 Goals
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)