Thread by @tomhwilliams23

#WxmAFC proved the #NationalLeague has plenty of quality in their 3-3 draw with #SUFC

They did plenty of things really well in the game - here’s a thread 🧵 looking at what they did. A short analysis 👇

Here’s a move they executed early in the 2nd half. They did a really good job of restricting the game to one half off the pitch

Down the left they were especially potent as it’s where Elliot Lee was most active

They look to use the channels, something Sheff Utd had real trouble defending

The threat of Tozer’s set pieces put SU on edge when defending, making it easier for Wrexham to play their game in these lateral zones

The Blades didn’t help themselves with their poor pitch coverage, but credit must go to Parkinson for exploiting this

They hit this wide channel and win a throw, which ultimately leads to a goal

They win the throw down this left channel, and these long throws are so hard to defend

Not only is the delivery flat and consistent, but the nature of the set pieces gives a massive advantage to Wrexham

Another thing I wanted to highlight was how Wrexham’s shape changed once they picked up their injuries

The main change was Young entering the 6 role. Normally I prefer him as an 8, but his energy put SU on the back foot

Here’s the shape they traditionally hold. Young is usually to the right of the 3, but takes up the space that TOC usually occupies, maintaining their usual structure

However due to his pressing instincts and energy Young drives forwards, pressuring the ball and inverting the shape

SU couldn’t have prepared for Young in the 6, and this undoubtedly put them on the back foot. They can’t match his energy

Wrexham pinned SU back for the majority of the half. As I mentioned earlier, their best work came down the left, where Lee was able to roam

The threat of his in swinging crosses pins men back. Tbf SU don’t help themselves at all

Even in the first half Wrexham did a lot of good work, again using just one lateral zone rather than playing across the whole pitch

They also broke the lines with ease. They judged the space brilliantly and were able to hit forwards first time

The direct play was especially effective because Mullin was having an excellent game

He managed to isolate himself 1 on 1 with defenders, which made for extremely effective play

The front 2 deserve a lot of credit. They won every battle, got the right side of every ball and worked extremely hard

They were crucial for the game. They made everything tick, and deserve so much credit