Wrexham Secure 3-0 Victory at Millwall for First Championship Win

Wrexham earned their first three points of the season as Kieffer Moore and Jacques Ekomie secured a 3-0 win over Millwall.

Wrexham secured a 3-0 victory against Millwall at the New Den to claim their first win of the Championship season. The scoring opened in the 28th minute when Zak Sturge diverted an Issa Kabore strike into his own net. Kieffer Moore doubled the lead in the 54th minute with a 20-yard strike before Jacques Ekomie added a third goal in the 70th minute. This result follows Wrexham’s previous league outings, which included draws against Cardiff and Watford and a home defeat to Birmingham.

Phil Parkinson’s side moved into the top half of the table following the result, while Alex Neil’s Millwall side has now conceded eight goals in two matches. The Lions entered the fixture following a 5-1 loss to Southampton on Saturday, contrasting their early season form where they kept clean sheets against Bristol City and Norwich. Wrexham goalkeeper Anthony Patterson faced little pressure throughout the match as the visitors controlled the majority of the play.

First Half Fortune at the New Den

The opening 25 minutes featured limited chances for both sides. Millwall’s Mark Sykes produced the first significant threat in the 11th minute, drilling a shot narrowly wide of the post. Wrexham responded when Max Cleworth connected with a deep free kick delivered by Matty James, though the header traveled wide of the target. The deadlock was broken 28 minutes into the contest through a deflected effort. Kieffer Moore provided a through ball to Issa Kabore inside the penalty area; Kabore’s subsequent strike hit defender Zak Sturge and spun past goalkeeper Max Crocombe.

Millwall struggled to create opportunities for the remainder of the first half. In stoppage time, Lyndon Dykes attempted a half-volley that missed the target, leaving the hosts trailing by a single goal at the interval. The home side’s defense, which had been a strength in the opening two weeks of the campaign, appeared vulnerable following the opening goal.

Moore and Ekomie Extend the Lead

Wrexham missed a significant opportunity to increase their advantage immediately after the restart. In the 53rd minute, Kieffer Moore played a pass to Lewis O'Brien, who was positioned eight yards from the goal. O'Brien leaned back and sent his shot over the crossbar. However, the second goal arrived just sixty seconds later. Moore received the ball in space 20 yards from the goal, shifted it onto his right foot, and drove a low shot into the bottom corner of the net.

The visitors finalized the scoring with 20 minutes remaining in regulation time. Substitute Danny Imray advanced down the right wing and delivered a cut-back pass toward the penalty spot. Jacques Ekomie reached the ball first, maneuvering past defender Jake Cooper to sweep a clinical finish into the corner. The third goal prompted many home supporters to exit the stadium before the final whistle.

Statistical Impact and Season Outlook

Kieffer Moore ended the match with a goal and two key involvements in the buildup to the other scores, including the pass that led to the opening deflection and the assist for O'Brien's missed chance. Danny Imray’s contribution off the bench provided the final assist to ensure the three-goal margin. Wrexham’s clinical finishing stood in contrast to Millwall’s lack of precision, as the London club failed to build on their early season victories.

The result leaves Millwall searching for defensive stability after allowing five goals to Southampton and three to Wrexham in consecutive fixtures. For the Welsh side, the three points at the New Den mark a turning point after a winless start to their Championship campaign. The victory hoists them into the upper portion of the standings as they look to maintain the momentum established by Moore and Ekomie’s second-half strikes.