Leicester Held by Spirited Wrexham as Late Equalizer Stuns King Power

Leicester City were forced to settle for a single point after a dramatic 1-1 draw with Wrexham in front of a lively King Power Stadium on Tuesday night, as the promoted Welsh side delivered another statement of intent in their Championship campaign.

Jordan James opened his Foxes account with a tidy finish in the 34th minute, capping a period of sustained Leicester pressure. The midfielder, recently signed from Birmingham City, found space at the edge of the area and guided a low drive beyond the Wrexham keeper, sending the home crowd into celebration. Leicester’s midfield trio dictated much of the first half, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Wilfred Ndidi pulling the strings and stretching Wrexham’s compact backline.

Wrexham, undaunted by the occasion or the opposition’s Premier League pedigree, weathered the early storm thanks to resolute defending from Ben Tozer and Eoghan O’Connell. The Red Dragons gradually grew into the contest after the break, with Elliot Lee and Paul Mullin probing for openings and testing Leicester’s defensive discipline.

Manager Phil Parkinson’s decision to introduce extra attacking firepower paid dividends in the 76th minute. Wrexham’s persistence was rewarded when Mullin pounced on a loose ball in the box, his quick turn and shot deflecting past Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen for the equalizer. The away end erupted as Wrexham’s supporters celebrated a hard-earned point against one of the promotion favourites.

Leicester pressed for a late winner, with Jamie Vardy coming off the bench to inject urgency into the Foxes’ attack. However, Wrexham’s defense held firm, surviving several nervy moments in stoppage time—including a goalmouth scramble that saw the ball hacked off the line.

The result leaves Leicester ruing missed opportunities but still well-placed in the Championship race. For Wrexham, this draw is further proof they are no longer just along for the ride, but credible contenders capable of matching established sides on their return to the second tier.

The atmosphere at the King Power was a reminder of both clubs’ journeys: Leicester, not long removed from European football, and Wrexham, whose Hollywood-fueled resurgence continues to capture the imagination. Both sets of supporters left with reasons for optimism, on a night when the action—and the ambitions—matched the occasion.