What happened? Wrexham vs Mansfield town
In league one, Wrexham defeated promotion rivals Mansfield Town 1-0, with an early goal by Ryan Barnett securing the win. Barnett scored in the 6th minute, cutting inside and shooting low from outside the box for his first goal of the season. Despite Mansfield’s attempts to equalize, including Lee Gregory’s close shots and a header off the crossbar, Wrexham’s defense held strong. Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo made crucial saves, especially in the second half. Coach Phil Parkinson praised the hard-fought win, marking a return to form after recent setbacks.
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson said: “The result was great for us, it’s good to get back to winning ways after losing in the FA Cup last weekend. It was important.”
Wrexham vs Mansfield town details
Wrexham returned to winning ways with a 1-0 triumph over Mansfield Town at STōK Cae Ras, thanks to Ryan Barnett’s early strike. Here’s a breakdown of the key moments:
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Early Lead: In just the 6th minute, Barnett opened the scoring with a low, right-footed shot from outside the box, netting his first goal of the season. While teammate Paul Mullin initially appeared frustrated at not receiving a pass, he celebrated as Wrexham took the lead.
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Defensive Effort: Mansfield launched multiple attempts to equalize, but Wrexham’s defense, led by Max Cleworth, held firm. Cleworth praised Barnett’s standout season, calling his performances “incredible.”
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Key Saves: Wrexham’s goalkeeper made crucial saves to preserve the lead, especially against attempts by Mansfield striker Lee Gregory, whose header came close but missed the target.
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Interest in Barnett: Barnett’s impact has drawn attention from Championship teams like Preston and Stoke City. However, Wrexham secured his contract until 2026, strengthening their stance for the January transfer window.
This hard-earned victory showcased Wrexham’s resilience and Barnett’s increasing value, keeping the team’s promotion hopes alive.
Wrexham vs Mansfield town stats
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Shots: Wrexham 12, Mansfield town 15
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Shots on Target: Wrexham 2, Mansfield town 4
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Possession: Wrexham 38%, Mansfield town 62%
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Passes: Wrexham 353, Mansfield town 545
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Pass Accuracy: Wrexham 66%, Mansfield town 81%
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Fouls: Wrexham 8, Mansfield town 10
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Yellow Cards: Both teams received 2 each
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Red Cards: None
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Offsides: Both teams had 2 each
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Corners: Wrexham 0, Mansfield town 4
