"Wrexham's early-season defensive frailties were on show as they were beaten 3-1 by Queens Park Rangers. Defeat by Julien Stephan's side at the Stok Cae Ras means Phil Parkinson's side sit 21st in the Championship table with five games played. It comes after Wrexham spent heavily over the summer - with their net spend being among that of Europe's elite - on the back of securing an historic third successive promotion."
"Even at this early stage of the campaign, the defensive stats from the Championship make for poor reading for Wrexham. They have conceded a league high xG of 12.56 and have faced 101 shots across their five Championship matches - comfortably the highest total of any side in the division. Following the loss against QPR, Parkinson said: "The goals we conceded, on one hand, you'll say they were clinical, but when we analyse them all, we'll know we could have done better.""
Wrexham began the 2025-26 Championship season with defensive problems, conceding a league-high xG of 12.56 and facing 101 shots across five matches. The club lost 3-1 to Queens Park Rangers and sits 21st after five games. The squad underwent heavy summer investment and 13 signings following three successive promotions, marking the club's first second-tier campaign since 1981-82. Manager Phil Parkinson acknowledged defensive shortcomings after the QPR loss. Former striker Nathan Blake warned of mounting pressure, persistent conceding, and the risk of confidence ebbing toward a relegation fight if improvements do not come.
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