By Paul Jones
Wrexham moved top of the National League and extended their unbeaten league run to 22 matches with a 2-1 home win against Chesterfield.
Elliot Lee’s spectacular opener and Sam Dalby’s neat finish put the Red Dragons in control at half-time and despite Ryan Colclough’s stoppage-time effort, Phil Parkinson’s side secured a fourth straight win.
REPORT | Wrexham 2-1 Chesterfield
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Former Luton midfielder Lee crashed home a stunning effort into the top corner after stepping on to Paul Mullin’s knockdown in the fourth minute.
Chesterfield goalkeeper Ross Fitzsimons denied Mullin a second for Wrexham when he saved in a one-on-one before Wrexham doubled their lead in first-half stoppage time when Dalby raced clear and despatched a low finish.
Colclough’s header was brilliantly pushed onto the crossbar by Wrexham goalkeeper Rob Lainton before the visiting striker grabbed a late consolation for Chesterfield, who are now winless in nine league games.
Wrexham assistant manager Steve Parkin said: “We said to the players that we wanted to start games better and they obviously did that. We got off to a great start against a team that maybe hasn’t had the best results over the last few weeks but are still very dangerous.
“It ended up being a really good game. They squandered a few chances but so did we. “We’re delighted to win – it’s a massive win.”
"The biggest factor in situations like the one we face now is having resilient characters in your squad.”
After 8️⃣ matches & 6️⃣ wins in February, Wrexham are top of the National League.
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