Wrexham has maintained their third-place position in League Two after an impressive 3-1 victory over Morecambe. The match began with Ged Garner scoring for the hosts within four minutes, but James McClean soon equalized for Morecambe. Max Melbourne’s red card further hindered Morecambe’s chances, and Paul Mullin secured his 17th goal of the season from the penalty spot. Substitute Steven Fletcher sealed the away win with his eighth goal of the season.
With only 10 league matches remaining, Wrexham’s triumph solidifies their top-three standing. Meanwhile, Morecambe sits in eighth place with 54 points, tied with Walsall in seventh.
The line-ups for the match were as follows:
Morecambe
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Key players: Mair, Stoke, Khumbeni, Slew, Garner
Wrexham
Formation: 5-3-2
Key players: Okonkwo, Barnett, O’Connell, Mullin, Palmer
As expected in a competitive match, there were several notable statistics:
– Possession: Morecambe 41%, Wrexham 59%
– Shots: Morecambe 6, Wrexham 20
– Shots on Target: Morecambe 2, Wrexham 8
– Corners: Morecambe 5, Wrexham 9
– Fouls: Morecambe 13, Wrexham 10
The attendance for the match was recorded at 5,166, and the referee for the game was Thomas Parsons.
The thrilling match concluded with Fletcher scoring the final goal, securing Wrexham’s victory. This impressive performance has solidified Wrexham’s standing in League Two, bringing them closer to the automatic promotion spots. Both the players and fans can take pride in this well-deserved victory.