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| position = [[Forward (association football)|Striker]]
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'''Samuel George Dalby''' (born 7 December 1999) is an English professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays for [[Wrexham AFC|Wrexham]] as a [[Forward (association football)|striker]].
'''Samuel George Dalby''' (born 7 December 1999) is an English professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays for [[Scottish Premiership]] team [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] on loan from [[Wrexham A.F.C.|Wrexham]]


==Club career==
==Club career==
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===Leeds United===
===Leeds United===
On 23 January 2018, Dalby was signed by [[EFL Championship]] side [[Leeds United]] for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half year contract.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Leeds United Official Site|title=SAM DALBY SIGNS FOR LEEDS UNITED|url=https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/22922/sam-dalby-signs-for-leeds-united|website=LeedsUnited.com|language=English|date=23 January 2018}}</ref> On 19 March, Dalby impressed for Leeds Under 23's in a victory against Ipswich, with it being described as a 'coming of age performance', after scoring his 4th goal in 6 games for the [[Leeds United F.C. Reserves and Youth Team|Leeds United Under 23]]'s squad.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Yorkshire Evening Post|title=Sam Dalby stars as Leeds United U23's topple Ipswich Town|url=https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/one-to-watch-sam-dalby-stars-as-leeds-united-u23-s-topple-ipswich-town-1-9072342|website=Yorkshire Evening Post|language=English|date=19 March 2018}}</ref>
On 23 January 2018, Dalby was signed by [[EFL Championship]] side [[Leeds United]] for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Leeds United Official Site|title=SAM DALBY SIGNS FOR LEEDS UNITED|url=https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/22922/sam-dalby-signs-for-leeds-united|website=LeedsUnited.com|language=English|date=23 January 2018}}</ref> On 19 March, Dalby impressed for Leeds Under 23's in a victory against Ipswich, with it being described as a 'coming of age performance', after scoring his 4th goal in 6 games for the [[Leeds United F.C. Reserves and Youth Team|Leeds United Under 23]]'s squad.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Yorkshire Evening Post|title=Sam Dalby stars as Leeds United U23's topple Ipswich Town|url=https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/one-to-watch-sam-dalby-stars-as-leeds-united-u23-s-topple-ipswich-town-1-9072342|website=Yorkshire Evening Post|language=English|date=19 March 2018}}</ref>


On 3 March 2018, Dalby was named in Leeds' first team for their travelling squad for Leeds [[EFL Championship]] game against [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]] at [[Craven Cottage]], however he was not named amongst the substitutes.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Adam Pope - BBC Radio Leeds|title=Striker Sam Dalby also in traveling #lufc party|url=https://twitter.com/APOPEY/status/981223998406254593|website=Adam Pope - BBC Radio Leeds|language=English|date=3 April 2018}}</ref> On 8 May, he was named in Leeds' first team squad by Head Coach [[Paul Heckingbottom]] for their post season friendlies tour to [[Myanmar]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=Phil Hay|title=Saiz features but academy players make up the numbers in Leeds United's Myanmar squad|url=https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/saiz-features-but-academy-players-make-up-the-numbers-in-leeds-united-s-myanmar-squad-1-9153612|website=Yorkshire Evening post|language=English|date=8 May 2018}}</ref>
On 3 March 2018, Dalby was named in Leeds' first team for their travelling squad for Leeds [[EFL Championship]] game against [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]] at [[Craven Cottage]], however he was not named amongst the substitutes.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Adam Pope - BBC Radio Leeds|title=Striker Sam Dalby also in traveling #lufc party|url=https://twitter.com/APOPEY/status/981223998406254593|website=Adam Pope - BBC Radio Leeds|language=English|date=3 April 2018}}</ref> On 8 May, he was named in Leeds' first team squad by Head Coach [[Paul Heckingbottom]] for their post season friendlies tour to [[Myanmar]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=Phil Hay|title=Saiz features but academy players make up the numbers in Leeds United's Myanmar squad|url=https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/saiz-features-but-academy-players-make-up-the-numbers-in-leeds-united-s-myanmar-squad-1-9153612|website=Yorkshire Evening post|language=English|date=8 May 2018}}</ref>
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Dalby scored his first goal for Leeds' first team when he scored for Leeds under new head coach [[Marcelo Bielsa]] in their pre-season friendly 1–1 draw against [[York City F.C.|York City]] on 20 July 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/23543/ronaldo-vieira-everyone-is-feeling-fit|title=RONALDO VIEIRA: EVERYONE IS FEELING FIT|publisher=Leeds United|date=20 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/23540/report-york-city|title=REPORT: YORK CITY 1-1 LEEDS UNITED|publisher=Leeds United|date=19 July 2018}}</ref> On 26 July 2018, Dalby was given the number 41 shirt for the upcoming [[2018–19 Leeds United F.C. season|2018–19 season]] for Leeds.<ref>{{cite news |title=2018/19 SQUAD NUMBERS ANNOUNCED |url=https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/23576/2018-19-squad-numbers-announced |newspaper=Leeds United |date=26 July 2018 |accessdate=26 July 2018}}</ref>
Dalby scored his first goal for Leeds' first team when he scored for Leeds under new head coach [[Marcelo Bielsa]] in their pre-season friendly 1–1 draw against [[York City F.C.|York City]] on 20 July 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/23543/ronaldo-vieira-everyone-is-feeling-fit|title=RONALDO VIEIRA: EVERYONE IS FEELING FIT|publisher=Leeds United|date=20 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/23540/report-york-city|title=REPORT: YORK CITY 1-1 LEEDS UNITED|publisher=Leeds United|date=19 July 2018}}</ref> On 26 July 2018, Dalby was given the number 41 shirt for the upcoming [[2018–19 Leeds United F.C. season|2018–19 season]] for Leeds.<ref>{{cite news |title=2018/19 SQUAD NUMBERS ANNOUNCED |url=https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/23576/2018-19-squad-numbers-announced |newspaper=Leeds United |date=26 July 2018 |accessdate=26 July 2018}}</ref>


On 31 January 2019, Dalby joined [[League Two]] side [[Morecambe F.C.|Morecambe]] on loan until the end of the season.<ref>{{cite news |title=SAM DALBY LOAN |url=https://www.morecambefc.com/news/2019/january/sam-dalby-loan/ |newspaper=Morecambe|date=31 January 2019 |accessdate=31 January 2019}}</ref> He made his debut on 9 February in a 3–2 defeat against [[Bury F.C.|Bury]] and in total made 2 substitute appearances.<ref>{{cite news |title=Games played by Sam Dalby in 2018/2019 |url=https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=96035 |newspaper=Soccerbase|date=9 March 2019 |accessdate=9 March 2019}}</ref>
On 31 January 2019, Dalby joined [[EFL League Two|League Two]] side [[Morecambe F.C.|Morecambe]] on loan until the end of the season.<ref>{{cite news |title=SAM DALBY LOAN |url=https://www.morecambefc.com/news/2019/january/sam-dalby-loan/ |newspaper=Morecambe|date=31 January 2019 |accessdate=31 January 2019}}</ref> He made his debut on 9 February in a 3–2 defeat against [[Bury F.C.|Bury]] and in total made 2 substitute appearances.<ref>{{cite news |title=Games played by Sam Dalby in 2018/2019 |url=https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=96035 |newspaper=Soccerbase|date=9 March 2019 |accessdate=9 March 2019}}</ref>


===Watford===
===Watford===
On 12 July 2019, Dalby joined [[Premier League]] club [[Watford F.C.|Watford]] for an undisclosed fee,<ref>{{cite web|title=Sam Dalby makes Watford move|url=https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/25167/sam-dalby-makes-watford-move|website=Leeds United|date=12 July 2019 |accessdate=12 July 2019}}</ref> signing a two-year deal with an additional one-year option. He will be part of their development squad during the 2019–20 season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Academy: U23 Squad Strengthened Further|url=https://www.watfordfc.com/teams/under-23s/academy-u23-squad-strengthened-further|website=watfordfc.com|date=12 July 2019 |accessdate=12 July 2019}}</ref> On 28 July 2019, Dalby scored a hat-trick whilst playing for Watford U23's against a [[RB Leipzig]] U19 side in a friendly match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/17801128.sam-dalby-scored-three-times-red-bull-leipzig-watford-debut/|title = Youngster scores hat-trick}}</ref> He was also selected in the matchday squad for Watford's [[EFL Cup]] fourth round defeat to [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] on 29 October 2019, but ultimately remained an unused substitute.
On 12 July 2019, Dalby joined [[Premier League]] club [[Watford F.C.|Watford]] for an undisclosed fee,<ref>{{cite web|title=Sam Dalby makes Watford move|url=https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/25167/sam-dalby-makes-watford-move|website=Leeds United|date=12 July 2019 |accessdate=12 July 2019}}</ref> signing a two-year deal with an additional one-year option. He was part of their development squad during the 2019–20 season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Academy: U23 Squad Strengthened Further|url=https://www.watfordfc.com/teams/under-23s/academy-u23-squad-strengthened-further|website=watfordfc.com|date=12 July 2019 |accessdate=12 July 2019}}</ref> On 28 July 2019, Dalby scored a hat-trick whilst playing for Watford U23's against a [[RB Leipzig]] U19 side in a friendly match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/17801128.sam-dalby-scored-three-times-red-bull-leipzig-watford-debut/|title = Youngster scores hat-trick| date=29 July 2019 }}</ref> He was also selected in the matchday squad for Watford's [[EFL Cup]] fourth round defeat to [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] on 29 October 2019, but ultimately remained an unused substitute.


On 19 February 2021, Dalby joined [[National League (division)|National League]] side [[Stockport County F.C.|Stockport County]] on loan for one month.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.watfordfc.com/news/academy-stockport-loan-for-dalby |title=Stockport loan for Dalby |publisher=Watford FC |date=19 February 2021 |accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref>
On 19 February 2021, Dalby joined [[National League (division)|National League]] side [[Stockport County F.C.|Stockport County]] on loan for one month.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.watfordfc.com/news/academy-stockport-loan-for-dalby |title=Stockport loan for Dalby |publisher=Watford FC |date=19 February 2021 |accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref>
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===Southend United===
===Southend United===
On 28 July 2021, Dalby was announced to have joined recently relegated National League side [[Southend United F.C.|Southend United]] on a two-year deal.<ref> {{cite web|url=https://www.southendunited.co.uk/news/2021/july/sam-dalby-signs-for-southend-united/|title=SAM DALBY SIGNS FOR SOUTHEND UNITED|website=www.southendunited.co.uk|date=28 July 2021}}</ref>
On 28 July 2021, Dalby was announced to have joined recently relegated National League side [[Southend United F.C.|Southend United]] on a two-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.southendunited.co.uk/news/2021/july/sam-dalby-signs-for-southend-united/|title=SAM DALBY SIGNS FOR SOUTHEND UNITED|website=www.southendunited.co.uk|date=28 July 2021}}</ref>


===Wrexham===
===Wrexham===
On 1 August 2022, Dalby signed for [[Wrexham A.F.C.|Wrexham]] for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal with the option for a further year.<ref> {{cite web|url=https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/news/2022/august/signed--wrexham-afc-sign-sam-dalby/|title=SIGNING : Wrexham AFC sign Sam Dalby|website=www.wrexhamafc.co.uk|date=1 August 2022|accessdate=1 August 2022}}</ref>
On 1 August 2022, Dalby signed for [[Wrexham A.F.C.|Wrexham]] for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal with the option for a further year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/news/2022/august/signed--wrexham-afc-sign-sam-dalby/|title=SIGNING : Wrexham AFC sign Sam Dalby|website=www.wrexhamafc.co.uk|date=1 August 2022|accessdate=1 August 2022}}</ref> On 16 August, he made his debut for the club coming on off the bench in a 2–0 defeat to [[Chesterfield F.C.|Chesterfield]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/matches/first-team-fixtures/fixtures/first-team/202223/august/chesterfield-vs-wrexham-on-16-aug-22/#report|title=Chesterfield 2-0 Wrexham AFC|website=www.wrexhamafc.co.uk|date=16 August 2022|accessdate=7 January 2023}}</ref> On 24 September, Dalby scored his first goal for Wrexham in a 6–0 home victory against [[Torquay United F.C.|Torquay]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/matches/first-team-fixtures/fixtures/first-team/202223/september/wrexham-vs-torquay-united-on-24-sep-22/#report|title=Wrexham AFC 6-0 Torquay United|website=www.wrexhamafc.co.uk|date=24 September 2022|accessdate=7 January 2023}}</ref> On 6 November, he scored his first ever [[FA Cup]] goal in a 3–0 win against [[Oldham Athletic A.F.C.|Oldham Athletic]] where he also got an assist.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/matches/first-team-fixtures/fixtures/first-team/202223/november/wrexham-vs-oldham-athletic-on-05-nov-22/#report|title=Wrexham 3-0 Oldham Athletic|website=www.wrexhamafc.co.uk|date=6 November 2022|accessdate=7 January 2023}}</ref>


===Dundee United===
On 16 August 2022, Dalby made his first appearance for the club coming on off the bench in a 2–0 defeat to [[Chesterfield F.C.|Chesterfield]].
On 30 August 2024, Dalby signed for [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] on a full season loan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dundeeunitedfc.co.uk/news/8576/WREXHAM-STRIKER-SAM-DALBY-ARRIVES-AT-TANNADICE-ON-SEASON-LONG-LOAN.html|title=WREXHAM STRIKER SAM DALBY ARRIVES AT TANNADICE ON SEASON-LONG LOAN|website=www.dundeeunitedfc.co.uk|date=30 August 2024|accessdate=3 September 2024}}</ref>

On 24 September 2022, Dalby scored his first goal for Wrexham in a 6–0 home victory against [[Torquay United F.C.|Torquay]]. On 6 November 2022, Dalby scored his first ever [[FA Cup]] goal in a 3–0 win against [[Oldham Athletic]] where he also got an assist.


==Style of play==
==Style of play==
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==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
{{updated|match played 2 April 2022}}
{{updated|match played 7 December 2024}}


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== Honours ==
'''Wrexham'''

* [[National League (English football)|National League]]: [[2022–23 National League|2022–23]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 April 2023 |title=Mullin the hero as Wrexham win to earn promotion |language= |work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65283910 |access-date=22 April 2023}}</ref>
*[[EFL League Two]] runner-up: [[2023–24 EFL League Two|2023–24]]<ref>https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/news/2024/april/end-of-season-gallery--relive-the-red-dragons-memorable-season/ {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 16:02, 8 December 2024

Sam Dalby
Personal information
Full name Samuel George Dalby[1]
Date of birth (1999-12-07) 7 December 1999 (age 25)[2]
Place of birth Leytonstone, England
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Dundee United
Number 19
Youth career
Buckhurst Hill[3]
0000–2016 Leyton Orient
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2018 Leyton Orient 18 (1)
2018–2019 Leeds United 0 (0)
2019 → Morecambe (loan) 2 (0)
2019–2021 Watford 0 (0)
2021 → Stockport County (loan) 4 (0)
2021 → Woking (loan) 14 (1)
2021–2022 Southend United 36 (9)
2022– Wrexham 73 (7)
2024– → Dundee United (loan) 12 (6)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:20, 8 December 2024 (UTC)

Samuel George Dalby (born 7 December 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays for Scottish Premiership team Dundee United on loan from Wrexham

Club career

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Leyton Orient

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Dalby made his debut for Leyton Orient in the 3–1 win over Stevenage in the EFL Trophy on 30 August 2016, coming on as a substitute for Jordan Bowery. He became one of the youngest Orient players in the club's history, aged 16 years and 226 days.[4]

After scoring 11 goals in 19 appearances for Orient's U18 side, Dalby signed a professional contract with the club in December 2016.[5][6] He made his league debut as a second-half substitute for Robbie Weir in the 1–0 defeat at Wycombe Wanderers on 17 December 2016.[7]

Dalby made his full debut in the Leyton Orient starting eleven against Crawley Town in League Two on 26 December 2016, also scoring the first goal in the 3–2 win.[8] After impressing in his debut season at Orient, he went on trial at Premier League side Crystal Palace in the summer of 2017.[9]

Leeds United

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On 23 January 2018, Dalby was signed by EFL Championship side Leeds United for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half-year contract.[10] On 19 March, Dalby impressed for Leeds Under 23's in a victory against Ipswich, with it being described as a 'coming of age performance', after scoring his 4th goal in 6 games for the Leeds United Under 23's squad.[11]

On 3 March 2018, Dalby was named in Leeds' first team for their travelling squad for Leeds EFL Championship game against Fulham at Craven Cottage, however he was not named amongst the substitutes.[12] On 8 May, he was named in Leeds' first team squad by Head Coach Paul Heckingbottom for their post season friendlies tour to Myanmar.[13]

Dalby scored his first goal for Leeds' first team when he scored for Leeds under new head coach Marcelo Bielsa in their pre-season friendly 1–1 draw against York City on 20 July 2018.[14][15] On 26 July 2018, Dalby was given the number 41 shirt for the upcoming 2018–19 season for Leeds.[16]

On 31 January 2019, Dalby joined League Two side Morecambe on loan until the end of the season.[17] He made his debut on 9 February in a 3–2 defeat against Bury and in total made 2 substitute appearances.[18]

Watford

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On 12 July 2019, Dalby joined Premier League club Watford for an undisclosed fee,[19] signing a two-year deal with an additional one-year option. He was part of their development squad during the 2019–20 season.[20] On 28 July 2019, Dalby scored a hat-trick whilst playing for Watford U23's against a RB Leipzig U19 side in a friendly match.[21] He was also selected in the matchday squad for Watford's EFL Cup fourth round defeat to Everton on 29 October 2019, but ultimately remained an unused substitute.

On 19 February 2021, Dalby joined National League side Stockport County on loan for one month.[22]

On 22 March 2021, Dalby returned to the National League to join Woking on loan for the remainder of the campaign.[23]

On 18 May 2021, it was announced that Dalby would leave Watford upon the expiry of his contract in June.[24]

Southend United

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On 28 July 2021, Dalby was announced to have joined recently relegated National League side Southend United on a two-year deal.[25]

Wrexham

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On 1 August 2022, Dalby signed for Wrexham for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal with the option for a further year.[26] On 16 August, he made his debut for the club coming on off the bench in a 2–0 defeat to Chesterfield.[27] On 24 September, Dalby scored his first goal for Wrexham in a 6–0 home victory against Torquay.[28] On 6 November, he scored his first ever FA Cup goal in a 3–0 win against Oldham Athletic where he also got an assist.[29]

Dundee United

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On 30 August 2024, Dalby signed for Dundee United on a full season loan.[30]

Style of play

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Dalby's style of play has been likened[by whom?] to English Striker Harry Kane, due to his stature, finishing and hold up play. He was described as a special talent, with former Orient teammate James Dayton describing him 'He's left-footed, has a lovely touch and he's very aware of space. He is very natural at taking the ball into space and away from pressure'.[31]

Career statistics

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As of match played 7 December 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Leyton Orient 2016–17[32] League Two 16 1 0 0 0 0 1[a] 0 17 1
2017–18[33] National League 2 0 0 0 — 0 0 2 0
Total 18 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 19 1
Leeds United 2017–18[33] Championship 0 0 — — — 0 0
2018–19[33] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Morecambe (loan) 2018–19[33] League Two 2 0 — — — 2 0
Watford 2019–20[33] Premier League 0 0 1 0 0 0 — 1 0
2020–21[33] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Total 0 0 1 0 0 0 — 1 0
Stockport County (loan) 2020–21[33] National League 4 0 — — — 4 0
Woking (loan) 2020–21[33] National League 14 1 — — 1[b] 0 15 1
Southend United 2021–22[33] National League 36 9 2 0 — 2[b] 1 40 10
Wrexham 2022–23[33] National League 41 6 6 2 — 2[b] 0 49 8
2023–24 League Two 31 1 4 2 2 0 3[a] 2 40 5
2024–25 League One 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0
Total 73 7 10 4 2 0 5 2 91 13
Dundee United (loan) 2024–25 Scottish Premiership 12 6 0 0 1 0 — 13 6
Career total 159 24 13 4 2 0 10 3 185 31
  1. ^ a b Appearance in EFL Trophy
  2. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in FA Trophy

Honours

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Wrexham

References

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