Arsenal loanee goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, currently with Wrexham, had a heart-stopping moment during their League Two clash against MK Dons. The 22-year-old, filling in for Ben Foster, experienced a goalkeeper’s nightmare when a routine catch went awry, leading to a near-own goal. Okonkwo’s spillage sent the ball bouncing toward the goal, and he had to scramble back desperately, making a last-ditch dive to prevent the ball from crossing the line.

Despite appearing to push the ball onto or over the line, the referee did not award a goal, sparking debate among fans and even fueling conspiracy theories about biased officiating. This incident is not the first time Okonkwo’s goalkeeping has been under scrutiny this season, as he previously made a costly error against Blackburn in the FA Cup.

However, despite the nervy moment, Okonkwo redeemed himself with a stellar performance, making crucial saves throughout the match. Wrexham, co-owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, managed to secure a 1-1 draw against MK Dons, with fans praising Okonkwo for his overall performance despite the early scare.

#MKDons thought this crossed the line v #WxmAFC

Ref rules no goal pic.twitter.com/q8YtIyG3cQ

— tomhwilliams23 (@tomhwilliams23) February 20, 2024

 

Arthur Okonkwo

This season he played in total 22 times for 1936 minutes for League Two.

He made 78 saves and conceded 21 goals. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 3rd in League Two. In the last match Wrexham drew 1-1 against Milton Keynes Dons.

Wrexham performance and stats

Wrexham is currently 3rd in the League Two with 59 points.

In the last 32 games, it has won 17 times, drawn 8 times, and lost 7 times. In its last match, Wrexham drawn 1-1 against Milton Keynes Dons.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 59 goals and conceding 43.​

Wrexham will play the next match in League Two against Gillingham on Saturday 24th of February in Gillingham. The prediction is Wrexham winning the match.​

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