Numbers add up as Dobson continues to impress

After nine successive seasons in League One, George Dobson has remained intent on taking his chance to impress in the Championship in 2025-26.

The central midfielder has featured in all but two of Wrexham's 26 Championship matches so far this term and delivered yet another eye-catching display in the FA Cup last time out.

Dobson's graft played a pivotal role in Liberato Cacace's opener against Nottingham Forest, while his sumptuous delivery from a free-kick led to Dom Hyam netting his side's third goal at the Stok Cae Ras last Friday.

By the end of extra time, Dobson could barely walk, such was the immense shift he had put in against Sean Dyche's Premier League side.

And for all of the talk around the club's 13 summer signings, Dobson once again showed that those who have been a part of Wrexham's rise up the football pyramid continue to be crucial to the Red Dragons' evolution in the second tier.

Former Charlton player Dobson, 28, has made more successful passes in the final third (215), won more ground duels (98) and won more possession (102) than any Wrexham player in the Championship so far this season.

His tally of 68 tackles also puts him at the top of the Wrexham charts and second in the entire Championship.

The numbers add up to a remarkable contribution for a player who always knew the step up from League One level was going to be a challenging one.

Speaking ahead of the third-round victory over Forest, Dobson said: "Coming up, I knew the club were going to invest in bringing in higher quality players, so I knew it was going to be tough for me.

"So I've tried to work really hard to stay involved. Thankfully the gaffer's put his faith in me and I've, touch wood, played a lot and hopefully that can continue in the second half of the season."