Overview
- Sorba Thomas decided the match with a 36th‑minute effort that deflected in, giving Stoke a 1-0 victory at the bet365 Stadium.
- Stoke controlled long spells and limited Wrexham, who squandered a gilt‑edged chance when Ryan Longman hit the outside of the post with the goal open.
- The result lifted Stoke to third after ten games, with the Potters having conceded only six goals for the best defensive record in the division.
- Manager Mark Robins welcomed the three points, praised 20-year-old Ash Phillips for handling Kieffer Moore, and said he was 'nitpicking' as the team still has improvements to make.
- Wrexham suffered their first away loss since the opening day and sit three points above the relegation zone, with Phil Parkinson urging analysis and vowing to 'come back fighting' against Oxford on Wednesday.