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Dominic Hyam has made 19 appearances for Wrexham since switching from Blackburn Dom Hyam heads back to Blackburn Rovers on New Year's Day (12: 30 GMT) believing Wrexham must improve their away form in 2026 if they are to contend for a Championship play-off place. Wrexham are 11th in the second tier, four points outside the top six, after back-to-back festive home victories over Sheffield United and Preston. Phil Parkinson's team are unbeaten in 10 league games at the Stok Cae Ras, but are looking for better on their travels having failed to win in the past eight attempts. "I feel like we need to get a few more results on the road, " Hyam said. "We have got to take confidence from our home performances that we are a talented group and we have to believe in ourselves away from home a bit more. "I think if we can do it we'll be in a really good position. " Hyam has impressed at the heart of Wrexham's defence since arriving from Blackburn on 1 September. Latest Wrexham news, analysis and fan views Listen to the latest Wrexham interviews, news and discussion on BBC Sounds Broadhead seeks Wrexham and Wales double in 2026 The 30-year-old had been a key figure at Blackburn, where he made 135 appearances across three years, before the Red Dragons lured him to Wales just before the summer transfer window closed. As he prepares for a first return to Ewood Park, Hyam said: "I have a lot of fond memories from my previous club and I have a lot of friends there as well. "But it's business at the end of the day and we want to get a good performance and win. "I have loved it [at Wrexham]. The club has been really good and the fans as well. I feel like I am really at home and enjoying my football. " Rovers are 19th in the Championship, five points clear of the bottom three, having won only two – but lost just three – of their past 10 matches. Dom Hyam started Blackburn's first four league games this season but was sold to Wrexham with his Rovers contract due to expire next summer Valerien Ismael's team have struggled on their own patch this season, having taken fewer home points (nine) than every other side in the division bar bottom-club Sheffield Wednesday. "They are a good side with a lot of good technical players - they work really hard in and out of possession, " Hyam said. "It will be another tough Championship game and we'll have to be at our best to try to get a result. " Ex-Australia batter Martyn in coma with meningitis 'It's all going right for Arsenal' - can they make it count this time? Who was the best men's footballer in 2025? The Jessops have big plans for a New Year's Eve party Is joy always good for us? Helen Mirren, Julia Donaldson and Rob Brydon bring treasured items Inside the invention of Play-Doh We feel closer to him in Australia - Josh Baker's parents on dealing with loss BBC Sport's 2025 Quiz: 12 months, 12 questions, how many can you get? A sombre and sobering end to the year - Bunce Sporting highlights to look forward to in 2026 Football Daily. Audio Football Daily NFL play-off picture - scenarios & big game deciders in season finale 'Absolutely pivotal' - Championship transfer window preview Torvill & Dean and Wiegman recognised in New Year Honours Kildunne on receiving news of her MBE. Video Kildunne on receiving news of her MBE Tailenders. Audio Tailenders What did Sabalenka and Kyrgios' Battle of the Sexes achieve? Jobs can be saved in Sydney Ashes Test - Mc Grath Best images of 2025 F1 season - on and off the track England claim chaotic two-day Test victory in Melbourne. Video England claim chaotic two-day Test victory in Melbourne The 25 best sports photos of 2025 - and the stories behind them Forest fulcrum Robertson - 'a talented, highly skilled, unbelievable outside-left' Take on our BBC Gameshows ultimate football quiz 'It's giving me goosebumps' - Europe stars recall Ryder Cup triumph Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.