Wrexham defeats Preston thanks to Kiffera Mura's goal

• Wrexham won against Preston with a score of 3-2, scoring in extra time.
• Kiffera Mura's goal was decisive for the team in the match.
• The Wrexham team progressed to the third round of the EFL Cup for the first time since the 1981-82 season.

Wrexham achieved victory over Preston North End with a score of 3-2 in the match of the third round of the EFL Cup, thanks to Kiffera Mura's goal in extra time.

The game took place on September 26, 2025, at Deepdale Stadium. Debutant Lyuys Dobbin opened the scoring for Preston in the 7th minute, but Ryan Hardy equalized in the 11th minute, scoring a stunning goal.

In the 29th minute, Liam Lindsey put the hosts ahead again, but Garry Ashfield leveled the score in the 59th minute after a deflection.

In the final match, Preston's goalkeeper Jack Walton failed to cope with the cross, which led to Kiffera Mura scoring the winning goal, becoming the hero of the encounter.

Both teams made many substitutions, trying to find the optimal lineup, although both teams had significant rotation of players.

This victory was important for Wrexham, as it was the first time in many years that the team reached the third round of the EFL Cup.

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