West Ham set for fourth win on the spin for first time since November 2023
Jarrod Bowen denied by a superb Anthony Patterson save but puts Hammers into deserved lead with clinical finish in 29th minute
Wrexham's George Dobson has shot cleared off line by Konstantinos Mavropanos and Joel Piroe then doubles hosts' lead
Mavropanos heads Hammers into 3-0 lead from corner in 48th minute
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West Ham 3-0 Wrexham
A lovely touch from Taty Castellanos sends Joel Piroe hurtling towards the Wrexham box.
He has Jarrod Bowen on his right but instead feeds Manor Solomon on the left and Wrexham recover.
That might have been four had Piroe spotted Bowen.
West Ham 3-0 Wrexham
Kieffer Moore and Josh Windass are among a raft of Wrexham players warming up.
It might be a bit late for Wrexham to send for the cavalry.
West Ham 3-0 Wrexham
Bradley Allen
Ex-QPR striker on BBC Radio London
Nuno can maybe now start thinking about making changes.
It's a lovely position for the West Ham manager to be in.
West Ham 3-0 Wrexham
Image source, Rex FeaturesIt's a desperate start to the second half for Wrexham.
They will have spoken in the dressing room about how they might get back into this contest.
Conceding almost immediately from a set-piece would not have been part of the plan.
West Ham 3-0 Wrexham
As Iwan Roberts says, Joel Piroe tried to claim his second goal of the night but Konstantinos Mavropanos' initial effort was surely over the line.
West Ham 3-0 Wrexham
Iwan Roberts
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales
Joel Piroe is claiming it, but I think it crossed the line before he finished it.
That is a shocking goal for Wrexham to concede, this could get really really messy for them.
West Ham 3-0 Wrexham
He’s been spectacular for Wrexham but I think this will be the year that Parkinson really gets tested. It’s a very odd team selection tonight, almost like admitting defeat before the game.
Tom, Chester
Get Vyner off! Two goals from his side again.
Keith, Wrexham
Wrexham needn't worry, there are six play-off places up for grabs. That's the group they should aim for.
David, Sheffield
Konstantinos Mavropanos
Image source, Rex FeaturesJarrod Bowen sends in the corner which follows the Solomon chance and Konstantinos Mavropanos rises high at the far post to head the ball down and over the line despite Anthony Patterson's best efforts.
West Ham 2-0 Wrexham
Jarrod Bowen plays a great ball over the top for Manor Solomon.
His first touch takes him a little wide and Anthony Patterson is out to save.
West Ham 2-0 Wrexham
Image source, Getty ImagesThere are no changes yet for Wrexham.
The likes of Kieffer Moore, Josh Windass and Nathan Broadhead remain on the bench.
West Ham 2-0 Wrexham
We are off and running in the second half.
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Bowen is out of this world. What a player.
June, Northern Ireland
Bowen staying was the gift that keeps on giving. January is looming though. Gulp
Jason, Fife
Keeping hold of Bowen will be the reason West Ham bounce straight back.
Aidan, London
HT: West Ham 2-0 Wrexham
So if things stay as they are, West Ham will move a point clear of West Brom at the top of the Championship table with the rest of the weekend's games to come.
Wrexham, meanwhile, are 15th as it stands.
HT: West Ham 2-0 Wrexham
Let's not get ahead of ourselves West Ham fans, you know how we've let ourselves down in the past conceding late goals, although it is nice to see these goals.
Bugs, Tredegar
Great first half from West Ham. We should be too good for most teams this season. Really enjoying the Championship experience. Great clubs to play and no VAR ruining it.
Matt, New York
HT: West Ham 2-0 Wrexham
Iwan Roberts
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales
Wrexham have to get a very early goal in the second half if they want any chance at getting a result out of this game.
West Ham 2-0 Wrexham
Final pass defeating Wrexham. Playing OK but not creating chances. Whitman couldn’t cross his fingers.
Ian, Folkestone
Have Wrexham found their level? The management team might have to try a new system else they could be on the end of one.
Tony, Cheshire
Despite their best efforts, Wrexham don’t seem to be able to buy a win.
Mark, Wrexham
HT: West Ham 2-0 Wrexham
Wrexham had a little more possession as that half wore on, although West Ham (55%) have had the lion's share.
The Hammers have had nine shots to Wrexham's five, while the hosts' xG is 1.07 compared to just 0.28 for Phil Parkinson's team.
The Red Dragons boss has to try to come up with a way to change the course fof this contest.
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Bradley Allen
Ex-QPR striker on BBC Radio London
Image source, Getty ImagesThere should be ambition and should West Ham be at this level? Probably not, but it's the here and now and the West Ham fans are loving it.
Other than the Veltman injury, Nuno will be delighted and if West Ham are in the mood they can score three or four.
There will be tough games coming up for them in the depths of winter.
I think they're out of sight already in this one at 2-0. If they get a third then it'll be the three points.
HT: West Ham 2-0 Wrexham
Iwan Roberts
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales
Image source, Getty ImagesWrexham have been given a lesson in all aspects of the game, how to keep the ball, how to move the ball.
Let's be honest, they're playing against the best team in the division.
HT: West Ham 2-0 Wrexham
This was always going to be a stern challenge for Wrexham, but Phil Parkinson will want to see some fight from his team in the second half.
If the visitors get the next goal, the buoyant mood at the London Stadium may change significantly.
But should West Ham strike next, that will surely be three points secured.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 14 |
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| 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 13 |
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| 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 11 |
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| 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 11 |
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| 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 11 |
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| 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 |
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| 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 10 |
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| 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 9 |
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| 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 9 |
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| 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 9 |
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| 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 8 |
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| 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 8 |
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| 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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| 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 7 |
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| 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 7 |
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| 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 7 |
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| 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 6 |
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| 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 5 |
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| 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 5 |
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| 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 4 |
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| 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 4 |
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| 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 4 |
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| 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 3 |
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| 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 3 |
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Manager:Nuno Espírito Santo
Formation:4 - 4 - 2
Manager:Phil Parkinson
Formation:3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Manager:Nuno Espírito Santo
Formation:4 - 4 - 2
Manager:Phil Parkinson
Formation:3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Championship
All competitions
This will be just the fourth league season in which West Ham and Wrexham have faced, and first since 1980-81 in the second tier, when the Hammers drew 2-2 away and won 1-0 at home.
Wrexham and West Ham last faced in any competition in the 1996-97 FA Cup third round, with the Red Dragons winning 1-0 in a replay after a 1-1 draw in the initial tie.
West Ham have won each of their last three league games, last winning four in a row in November 2021 in the Premier League.
Wrexham have drawn as many as four of their opening six games of a season for just the fourth time in their Football League history, after 1929-30, 1966-67, and 1978-79 (all also 4).
West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen has created more chances than any other player in the Championship this season (18), also leading the way for expected assists (2.4) in the competition.
