League Two promotion race heats up as Wrexham secure vital victory from behind vs Colchester.
Wrexham did it the hard way in typical fashion but secured a vital victory over Colchester United to move up to second in League Two.
Phil Parkinson took his side to Colchester United this afternoon looking to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat against Doncaster Rovers.
As a few of their promotion rivals MK Dons, Barrow and Crewe Alexandra all dropped points, no ground was lost, giving Wrexham a huge chance to strengthen their grip in the league’s top three.
The Reds have struggled on the road this term and supporters would have feared the worst when John Akinde put the hosts in front just after half-time.
However, in a nerve-jangling promotion race with plenty of twists and turns, Parkinson needed his most experienced players to step up, so it was no surprise to see Paul Mullin score the equaliser following a fine cross from Ryan Barnett.
Mullin’s 100th Wrexham goal sparked belief that they could score the winner as youngster Max Cleworth, who has been brilliant all season, scored a header from a George Evans long throw, sparking scenes of jubilation in the away end five minutes from time.
Three points for Wrexham here was imperative, no matter how it came, with the Reds moving up to second as results elsewhere went their way.
Results go Wrexham’s way in League Two promotion race
A victory against the League Two strugglers, especially the manner of it, feels massive for Wrexham at this stage.
It’s made even bigger when supporters glance at results elsewhere and see that some of their rivals dropped points.
While Stockport County cruised to a 3-1 victory over Sutton United and MK Dons beat Forest Green 2-0, Mansfield and Barrow lost while Crewe Alexandra were held to a goalless draw with Accrington Stanley.
The manner of Mansfield’s defeat will surprise everyone as they lost 4-1 at home against play-off chasers Crawley Town whereas Barrow were beaten 2-0 by lowly Swindon.
