Wrexham are up and running in League One! Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney watch on as Jack Marriott scores a stunner and Phil Parkinson’s side hold off late Wycombe comeback to take all three points on opening day
Wrexham have had their tails up for the last two years as the Red Dragons have achieved back-to-back promotions to reach League One as they continue their dream to play in the Premier League. The Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney co-owned side took on Matt Bloomfield’s Wycombe and hit the ground running as Max Cleworth scored from a well-worked corner by the Red Dragons. Wrexham doubled their lead after Jack Marriott unleashed a superb volley past Nathan Bishop.
The second half saw Richard Kone finish after a mix-up in defence before Wrexham slowly gained control once more following the substitutions of Steven Fletcher and George Evans. Fletcher then scored Wrexham’s third, however, Parkinson’s men did not have as easy of an end to the game as Sam Vokes scored late on to keep the visitors in the game.
While Wrexham did seem to struggle towards the end of the first half and the start of the second half, they managed to hold onto the lead thanks to Phil Parkinson’s timely changes through the second half. The Red Dragons managed to dig deep and hold on before substitute Fletcher’s calm finish restored the side a two-goal lead. Special mention to Marriott as the 29-year-old striker scored a peach to double Wrexham’s early lead.
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Back in the third tier for the first time in 19 years after winning back-to-back promotions, Phil Parkinson’s men beat Wycombe Wanderers 1-0 at The Racecourse.Max Cleworth struck after just nine minutes to put the Reds on the way and Jack Marriott’s stunner made it 2-0 just before the half-hour mark.
Wycombe pulled a goal back after the break but substitute Steven Fletcher made sure off an opening day victory for Wrexham when he netted late on, although the Reds were made to sweat as the visitors struck again with a minute to go.
It could have been easier for Wrexham after going two-nil up but Parkinson will be delighted with three points.
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