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Sheffield United beat Wrexham 1-0 as Brereton Díaz scores
Sheffield United beat Wrexham 1-0 in a Championship match at Bramall Lane on Friday.
Chile forward Ben Brereton Díaz scored the winner in the first half, turning in a rebound after goalkeeper Anthony Patterson saved Jordan Ayew’s shot.
The goal was Brereton Díaz’s first of the season, in his third loan spell with Sheffield United.
The Blades earned their third win in five games and moved to within a point of the top eight.
Sheffield United had started the league season with only one win in their first five games.
Wrexham have lost four of their last seven league matches and remain short of confidence and attacking threat.
The visitors improved after half-time but did not score, and Sheffield United held on for the win.
Sheffield United beat Wrexham 1-0 in a Championship match at Bramall Lane on Friday, 30 October 2026.
Ben Brereton Díaz scored the only goal, turning in a rebound after Anthony Patterson parried Jordan Ayew’s shot.
The goal came in the first half and was Brereton Díaz’s first of the season.
Wrexham had no shots on target by the 75th minute, according to BBC reporting.
The win was Sheffield United’s third in five games, while Wrexham suffered their fourth league defeat in seven.
- Who
- Sheffield United and Wrexham.
- What
- Sheffield United won 1-0, with Ben Brereton Díaz scoring the only goal.
- When
- Friday, 30 October 2026. The match was listed for 20:00 GMT.
- Where
- Bramall Lane, Sheffield.
- Why
- Brereton Díaz scored from a rebound after Jordan Ayew’s shot was parried.
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Ben Brereton Díaz scored from the rebound after Anthony Patterson parried Jordan Ayew’s shot.
BBC reported that Wrexham had yet to have a shot on target.
Sheffield United winger Romelle Donovan was replaced by Tyrese Campbell.
Wrexham pressed forward, but Danny Imray shot over and Sam Smith headed at Michael Cooper.
- Final score
- Sheffield United 1-0 Wrexham
- Venue
- Bramall Lane
- Goal scorer
- Ben Brereton Díaz
- Goal timing
- First half
- Sheffield United recent record
- Third win in five games
- Wrexham recent record
- Fourth league defeat in seven
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What people are saying
I can't remember Wrexham putting a good ball into the box tonight.
I'm trying to think, I don't think Michael Cooper has had a save to make.