Adam Idah’s stoppage-time strike earned Swansea City a dramatic 2-1 victory over Wrexham in the first league meeting between the two Welsh clubs for 22 years.

The highly anticipated encounter appeared destined to finish level until substitute Idah pounced in the 91st minute after Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo was unable to hold a looping header from Ben Cabango.

The ball fell kindly for Idah, who tapped home from close range to spark jubilant celebrations at a sold-out Swansea.com Stadium.

Okonkwo had impressed for much of the contest, but his late misjudgment proved decisive as Swansea snatched all three points.

Wrexham had led at the break despite failing to register a shot in the opening 45 minutes. Swansea defender Cameron Burgess inadvertently turned Ryan Longman’s cross into his own net for his third own goal of the season.

The hosts dominated possession and carved out numerous half-chances but struggled to find a cutting edge until Zan Vipotnik’s deflected effort brought them level midway through the second half.

Liam Cullen went close to snatching victory late on, firing narrowly wide, before Idah’s decisive intervention ensured Swansea claimed a third win in six matches under new head coach Vítor Matos.

The result lifts the Swans to 17th in the Championship table, two points and two places behind Wrexham.

The fixture attracted global attention thanks to the clubs’ celebrity owners. Wrexham’s Hollywood backers Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney were among those following the action, while lifestyle icon Martha Stewart was spotted in the crowd in south Wales.

Across the Atlantic, Swansea co-owner Snoop Dogg hosted a watch party at a COSM immersive event in Los Angeles, underlining the unique profile of this Championship clash.

Idah strikes late as Swansea edge Welsh rivals in Championship clash

Idah strikes late as Swansea edge Welsh rivals in Championship clash