Wrexham player Elliot Lee taken to hospital after being in car crash following Bolton match

Wrexham player Elliot Lee taken to hospital after being in car crash after the EFL Trophy match against Bolton on Tuesday night.

The 30 year old midfielder was involved a two-car collision, leading to Lee, son of former Newcastle player Rob Lee, being taken to the hospital for checks.

Fortunately, Wrexham AFC have confirmed that Lee did not suffer any major injuries. The driver of the other vehicle involved is also being treated for their injuries.

The club issued a statement thanking emergency services for their prompt response and noted that they would make no further comment at this stage.

Club Statement.

🔴⚪ #WxmAFC

— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) February 12, 2025

CLUB STATEMENT:

Wrexham AFC can confirm that last night, after the Vertu Trophy match against Bolton Wanderers, a first-team player (Elliot Lee) was involved in a road traffic incident when returning home.

The incident involved one other car and resulted in the drivers of both cars being taken to hospital.

Emergency services were quickly on the scene and the Club would like to thank them for their prompt response and action.

The player suffered no major injuries, while the driver of the other vehicle is being treated for their injuries.

The Club will be making no further comment at this stage.

– STATEMENT ENDS –

It comes three weeks after James McClean crashed his car on the A534 roundabout, on his way to training. The footballer slammed trolls who sent abuse and messages to his wife.

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The game which Lee played in saw Wrexham beat Bolton 1-0, meaning the Welsh outfit are one game from Wembley thanks to Andy Cannon’s strike in the 70th minute.

“The early part of the game, we kind of had to work out their 3-4-3 system,” Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson said to the club media.

“We didn’t expect them to play that way and it took a bit of time to get to grips with that. But the in-game management, I thought, was great from the lads.

“We shout the messages onto the pitch but they worked it out themselves really. I thought we had some decent spells in the first half and probably went for the killer pass too many times rather than trying to get control.

“But we adapted that really well in the second period and I was really pleased with how we played against a good side. It was a real competitive game, it was hard fought, and we are very pleased to progress.”

“It was a good goal for us because playing against that system, the space is either side of their two holding midfield players in those pockets,” Parkinson continued.

“George Evans broke the lines with a terrific pass and the rest was down to Andy. It was a really good goal. We knew by half time where can we hurt them, what areas can we exploit?

“That was a great moment for us because it is something we speak about a lot. It was a terrific pass from George, who I thought was really good for us.”

On if the changes highlighted their squad depth, Parkinson replied: “The Port Vale game last week was a good performance but this was a level above.

“The likes of George, Seb (Revan), Mo (Faal) who hadn’t had loads of football, needed tonight in preparation for the last part of the season.

“It was definitely a step up and I am very pleased that those lads have come through the game with good individual performances.

“More importantly, the last time we lost and we have a proud record here. It was important we got back to winning ways on our home turf and it is a good win for us.

“One win off Wembley and we know that, you can never underestimate the chance to go and play at one of the most iconic stadiums in the world. We gave everything tonight to try to get us one step closer.

“Now, we have got players really up to speed for this run of games coming up because we will be utilising the group all the way through until the end of the season.”

Bolton boss Steven Schumacher said: “I’m gutted, really, to be out at this stage. We felt that this was a good opportunity for us tonight. We came here full of confidence and wanted to continue where we sort of left off on Saturday and use that momentum to try and start the game well.

“I actually thought we did that and the first 20 minutes, half an hour was okay. We played some really good stuff, tested their goalkeeper and had a few corners.

“I’d say we lacked a little in ideas for the last 20 minutes of the first half and the second half was probably similar. It was tight. There wasn’t much in the game and, unfortunately, just one moment of quality for them decided it.

“We almost took it to penalties when Macca hit inside of a post. It’s fine margins, but we just said there, though, that we’ve got to do a bit better, if we’re honest.

“In the second half, we huffed and puffed, but we didn’t really seem to have that little bit of energy, that little bit of guile to really cut them open and hurt them. I don’t think it was a poor performance in general. We just didn’t have that killer instinct.”

“The main objective is still to try and get promoted,” he added.

“That’s what we’re going to go for. We’ve got a tough game at the weekend away at Shrewsbury but if we can build on Saturday’s result and get another three points on the board and stay in the hunt, then that’ll be brilliant.

“Obviously, it won’t be an easy game. Shrewsbury are playing well at the moment and it’s going to be another tough one. It won’t be too dissimilar to what we’ve seen tonight but we’ll go there and give it our best shot.”

Social media users gave their reaction after hearing that Wrexham player Elliot Lee was taken to hospital after being in a car crash following the Bolton match…

@CariadFfisio: Get well soon Elliot 🙏

@Chris_De_Burger: Hopefully both are not in too much discomfort and recover quickly.

@sam__wxm: Another one 😮 exactly 3 weeks after macca crash, Glad to hear Lee is ok though & hopefully the other driver involved recovers from injuries to

@awdavies1: Christ!!, do we need to invest in some driving lessons after recent events? 🤔 hope everyone involved is ok!

@JarvoB: Yikes! Get well soon all involved.

@ChairmanBryn: Hope @ElliotLee9 and the driver of the other car are ok and nothing more than shaken up

Olive Roberts: Speedy recovery Elliot and to the driver of the other vehicle involved x

Kayleigh Bainton: Speedy recovery Elliot! He may not have sustained serious injuries, but the flashbacks from the crash itself could have an impact!

Jill Howell: Hope he is OK awful thing to happen and hope the other driver recovers soon.

Liddy Giblett: Wishing a speedy recovery to both drivers. Keep smiling that beautiful big ole smile Mr Lee x

Julie Haggarty: I’m so glad to hear that Elliott is ok, take it easy bud and resume training only when you feel you are ready. I hope thee other driver makes a speedy recovery too… ⚽️⚽️⚽️

Ena Elizabeth Davies: hope both recover quickly

Elizabeth Vandenberg: Wishing everyone involved such a speedy recovery x

Cerys Stevens: Hope Lee gets well soon, speedy recovery xx

Beth Padmore: Wishing Elliot & other driver a speedy recovery x👍

Anders ØP: Good to hear that he is okay. And hope that the other driver will recover ❤️