Overview

• Stoke controlled long stretches at the bet365 Stadium, recorded a clean sheet and limited Wrexham to few chances.
• Sorba Thomas scored in the 36th minute with a deflected cross for his fourth goal of the season, continuing his strong form.
• Ryan Longman missed a gilt‑edged opportunity for Wrexham in the first half, which Robins described as a major let‑off.
• Robins noted there is still room for improvement despite Stoke rising to third after ten games and building on the league’s best defensive record.
• Wrexham suffered their first away loss since the opening day, sit three points above the relegation places in 18th, and Phil Parkinson said the performance will be analysed with potential tweaks before Oxford United on Wednesday.