Nathan Broadhead was Wrexham’s hero once more as the £10m signing struck late to earn the Red Dragons a spirited 1-1 draw against former Premier League champions Leicester City in the Championship.
Wrexham’s rise in English football continues to gather momentum. On Tuesday night at the King Power Stadium, Phil Parkinson’s men showed grit and determination to battle back from behind and secure a 1-1 draw with Leicester City.
The Foxes, who are desperate to reignite their promotion push after a stuttering run of form, took the lead in the first half through Jordan James. Leicester looked in control for large spells, but Wrexham refused to buckle under pressure.
That resilience paid off in the 77th minute when Nathan Broadhead — the club’s record £10 million signing from Ipswich Town — fired home his first Championship goal in Wrexham colours. The Welsh international, who had already opened his account with a Carabao Cup brace against Reading, once again proved decisive when it mattered most.
The result stretched Wrexham’s unbeaten run in all competitions to four games, further underlining the Red Dragons’ ability to compete with the Championship’s elite. It was also another night of frustration for Leicester, who have now gone four league matches without a victory since their win over Birmingham last month. Despite their attacking firepower, the Foxes remain stuck in fifth place with 13 points from eight games.
For Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s club, this was more than just a point — it was a statement. To come from behind against a side with Premier League pedigree showed the progress Parkinson’s squad has made in a short period. Broadhead, in particular, is fast becoming the face of this new chapter, combining flair with match-winning moments that justify his record transfer fee.
Wrexham now turn their attention to Saturday’s highly-anticipated clash with Tom Brady’s Birmingham City in what is being billed as the ‘Hollywood derby’. After their dogged display at Leicester, the Red Dragons will head into that fixture with belief that they can keep their fairytale momentum rolling.
