Five things we learned from Wrexham vs Sheffield Wednesday including dire debut and Barry Bannan heroics

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Sheffield Wednesday will feel ecstatic after a positive showing against Wrexham, in a game that ended 2-2.

A spirited performance from Sheffield Wednesday saw them notch a point against Wrexham.

Wrexham rushed into a two-goal lead courtesy of a brace from Kieffer Moore, with the Welshman opening his account for the Red Dragons following his move from Sheffield United.

Sheffield Wednesday were then given a lifeline as Barry Bannan finished from close quarters, taking it past the experienced Danny Ward. They then managed to get on level terms with a goal by Bailey Cadamarteri.

After the game in North Wales, here are five things you may have missed in the contest between Wrexham and Sheffield Wednesday…

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Barry Bannan continues to roll back the years

Despite it being a difficult afternoon for Sheffield Wednesday against a clinical Wrexham side, the Scottish veteran still made a difference for the Owls, creating a number of chances in the final third.

Bannan signed a new contract at Sheffield Wednesday this summer, and that has already proven to be a necessary coup for the club.

Even when Sheffield Wednesday were chasing the ball, Bannan still worked his socks off, tracking down the ball against a packed-out midfield three for Wrexham.

It was unsurprising to see him give Sheffield Wednesday a lifeline, at a time where they were crying out for inspiration.

Kieffer Moore is still a dangerous threat at Championship level

When Wrexham signed Kieffer Moore on a permanent deal, many questioned whether he would be a successful signing after an inconsistent season at Sheffield United in the 2024/25 Championship campaign.

The Red Dragons forward has now shown, however, that he can be deadly in attack, whether it is showing his composure front of goal, or ferociously running to constantly put the Sheffield Wednesday defence under pressure.

The Welsh forward is integral to Phil Parkinson’s style of play, and he will be glad that his talisman has finally got off the mark in a Wrexham shirt.

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Pierce Charles injury is even more damning than initially thought

There were many eyes on new Sheffield Wednesday signing Ethan Horvath after he was brought in as an emergency replacement for the injured Pierce Charles.

Expectations were not high on the incoming American, and he struggled on the second Wrexham goal after spilling George Dobson’s effort into the path of Kieffer Moore, who gobbled up the ball and struck it past Horvath.

It makes the absence of Charles far more alarming, who played a crucial role in the win against Bolton Wanderers, as well as doing well to keep the Owls in the opening game against Leicester City.

Ryan Longman is an unsung Wrexham hero

When discussing the stars at the Racecourse Ground, many eyes are drawn to the likes of Kieffer Moore, Nathan Broadhead, or Lewis O’Brien.

However, it is worth highlighting the abilities of Wrexham right-wing back Ryan Longman after an electric showing for the Red Dragons.

Longman consistently caused problems for Sheffield Wednesday, beating both Olaf Kobacki and Max Lowe with his tricky dribbling, whilst also doing well to bring Kieffer Moore into the game.

Phil Parkinson often stresses the importance of spreading the play at Wrexham, and Longman is integral in doing this.

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Sheffield Wednesday continue to fight despite the circumstances

Many teams in Sheffield Wednesday’s situation would often turn over and accept defeat, having had their first-team chipped away at after a summer full of turmoil and uncertainty.

However, the Owls managed a spirited showing at the Racecourse Ground, giving Wrexham a significant scare.

With the cash spent by Wrexham this summer, the Red Dragons would be expected to dispatch Sheffield Wednesday easily, but Henrik Pedersen’s side did not let that be the case.

The goals by Barry Bannan and Bailey Cadamarteri embodied what Sheffield Wednesday are all about.

Whatever happens this season for Sheffield Wednesday, the players will go down as fighters in history for leaving blood, sweat, and tears on the pitch.