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Wrexham and Ipswich Town were meeting in the league for only the second time in history, with the first contest between the sides in November ending goalless Wrexham came from behind to beat automatic promotion hopefuls Ipswich Town in an eight-goal thriller at Stok Cae Ras to move back into the Championship's play-off places. Kieffer Moore's early strike against his former employers was cancelled out by Anis Mehmeti's first Ipswich goal midway through an action-packed opening half. Josh Windass restored the Red Dragons' lead with a header, only for Ivan Azon to level for the visitors on the stroke of half time. Kieran Mc Kenna's men went ahead for the first time within two minutes of the restart when Cedric Kipre fired beyond Arthur Okonkwo from 20 yards out. But after George Thomason notched his first goal for the club to make it 3-3, Callum Doyle and Nathan Broadhead added late efforts as Wrexham won a home league game for the first time in 2026. The victory moved Phil Parkinson's side up to sixth - two points clear of seventh-placed Birmingham City. Ipswich sit fourth, eight points adrift of the top two, although they have two games in hand. Moore and Windass - back in the Wrexham side after starting on the bench at Bristol City four days earlier - combined after just six minutes to give the home side the lead. Windass' headed flick-on found Moore, who charged down on goal before unleashing a left-footed strike beyond Christian Walton to end his eight-game run without a goal. But after Wrexham lost Ben Sheaf to injury, Ipswich levelled as Okonkwo could only palm Jack Taylor's strike into the path of Mehmeti, who lashed into the roof of the net - his first goal since joining the Tractor Boys from Bristol City in January. The visitors grew in confidence as a result, although they were pegged back again eight minutes before the break. Thomason's shot was well saved by Walton, although Moore crossed for Windass who headed into the net to make it 2-1 with his 10th goal of the campaign across all competitions. Moore and Callum Doyle both went close to extending Wrexham's lead, although Ipswich ended the half level after the hosts failed to take those chances. Jack Taylor flicked into the path of Azon, who coolly slotted beyond Okonkwo in first-half added time to bring an end to a frenetic opening period. It was more of the same in the second half, and after George Dobson could only half clear a cross, Kipre fired into the net from outside the box to put Ipswich in front on 47 minutes. Wrexham regained control and Ipswich had Walton to thank for saving a Thomason strike after the left wing-back was expertly found by Windass. The goalkeeper was at the centre of a controversial moment from the resulting corner as he collided with Wrexham defender Doyle, although referee Leigh Doughty did not feel the incident warranted a spot-kick. But the Welsh side made it 3-3 in the 66th minute as substitute Nathan Broadhead - against his former club - had a shot blocked, although the ball fell into the path of Thomason who drilled into the net. And they went ahead for a third time in the 75th minute when Lewis O'Brien's corner was met by Doyle and he headed beyond Walton Doyle reacted well to head away a goalbound shot from Marcelino Nunez as Windass was denied by Walton at the other end. But former Ipswich player Broadhead had the final say when he curled beyond Walton to settle the contest four minutes from time, and Wrexham secured a second win in eight days against Ipswich. Wrexham AFC Ipswich Town Only bottom club Sheffield Wednesday have conceded more home goals than Wrexham in the Championship so far this season. But their ability to score goals at this level has never been in doubt from the moment they kick-started the season. Parkinson's men registered 10 shots on target against Ipswich, meaning their five goals came at a rate of a goal every two shots on target. Midfield maestro O'Brien produced a fine delivery from a corner to tee up Doyle, and he followed that up with an equally majestic through ball for Broadhead late on. The 27-year-old oozed class in possession, and his typical energy ensured he got through a huge amount of defensive work too. As for Ipswich, their fans endured another torrid trip to north Wales. The Tractor Boys failed to register a single shot on goal in the FA Cup fourth round meeting between the sides at Stok Cae Ras eight days ago. They were far more threatening this time around, although they were well and truly exposed defensively as their top two hopes took a real dent. 'Commitment, honesty & endeavour' fuelling Wrexham Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson: "I thought Kieffer [Moore] was back to his best today, I thought he was unplayable, particularly in the first half and Josh [Windass] does what he does, he produces big moments. "But in general in the game, I said to the lads at half time, 'don't let the goal affect us at 2-2'. I think we were unlucky not to be ahead, and then lo and behold the centre-half smashes one in to make it 3-2. "I think a lesser group of players could have started to let a bit of fatigue creep into them mentally, but we didn't. "We responded brilliantly and that's a great effort from the lads and the subs obviously impacted it when we needed them the most. All in all, the team effort today was right up there. " Ipswich Town boss Kieran Mc Kenna: "I'm really disappointed with the outcome and disappointed with ourselves. We've come away from home and scored three really good goals and it should be enough to win you the game. "But we've conceded some really poor ones today and it's some clinical finishing from Wrexham. "It was really frustrating because it was on the cusp of being a really good day for us with some of the qualities that we showed, but the goals we've conceded and the mistakes we've made as a team have cost us the result we wanted. " After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 21st February 2026 at 17: 00 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Phil Parkinson Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 Manager: Kieran Mc Kenna Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Phil Parkinson Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 Manager: Kieran Mc Kenna Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Championship All competitions All competitions All competitions This will be just the second league meeting between Wrexham and Ipswich, following their goalless draw in this season’s reverse fixture in November. After their goalless stalemate with Wrexham earlier this season, Ipswich could draw 0-0 home and away to an opponent in a Championship campaign for the first time since 2016-17 (v Wolves). Wrexham have failed to win any of their last three home league games (D1 L2), with only bottom-placed Sheffield Wednesday (35) conceding more goals on home soil than Wrexham (24) in the Championship this term. Ipswich Town have lost just three of their last 20 league games (W12 D5), however, each of the three defeats came in away games. Ipswich Town have benefited from five own goals in the Championship this season, the most of any side, while Wrexham are joint-second in that category in the league (4, level with Millwall). Match ends, Wrexham 5, Ipswich Town 3. Second Half ends, Wrexham 5, Ipswich Town 3. Dan Neil (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Kieffer Moore (Wrexham). Attempt missed. George Hirst (Ipswich Town) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Darnell Furlong with a cross. Dan Neil (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Kieffer Moore (Wrexham). Cédric Kipré (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Ryan Longman (Wrexham). Foul by Kieffer Moore (Wrexham). Darnell Furlong (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time. Offside, Wrexham. Ryan Longman is caught offside. Attempt blocked. Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kasey Mc Ateer. George Dobson (Wrexham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by George Dobson (Wrexham). Chuba Akpom (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Max Cleworth (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Leif Davis (Ipswich Town). Goal! Wrexham 5, Ipswich Town 3. Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lewis O'Brien with a through ball. Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.