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Gallery: The best images from Wrexham v Doncaster

09 Sep 2023 4 minute read

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Wrexham moved into the Sky Bet League Two playoff places with a 2-1 victory over struggling Doncaster at the Racecourse.

A deflected effort from Luke Young and a late Elliot Lee strike were the difference as Phil Parkinson’s side extended their unbeaten league run to six games, while Rovers’ wait for their first win of the season continues.

After a bright start from the home side, which saw Sam Dalby’s effort saved by Ian Lawlor, the visitors could have opened the scoring themselves through Mo Faal, while Tom Anderson blazed over from just six yards.

But it was Wrexham who took the lead in the 37th minute when Young’s effort was deflected past the helpless Lawlor in the Rovers goal after Ollie Palmer and Lee had come close moments earlier.

Doncaster continued to enjoy plenty of possession after the break and their pressure was rewarded when Faal headed home from a Joe Ironside cross.

Paul Mullin entered the fray as a sub much to the delight of those at the Racecourse. and Wrexham could have retaken the lead when Will Boyle’s header flashed wide and Palmer’s effort was saved by Lawlor, but it was Lee who stole the points with a thunderous drive from the edge of the box in the 88th minute.

I feel the team can only get better and better – Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson

Wrexham’s Paul Mullin celebrates the win against Doncaster Rovers while being filmed by the clubs media team after the Sky Bet League Two match at the SToK Racecourse, Wrexham. Credit: Barrington Coombs/PA Wire.

Doncaster Rovers’ keeper Ian Lawler looks dejected after the final whistle of the Sky Bet League Two match at the SToK Racecourse, Wrexham. Credit: Barrington Coombs/PA Wire.

Wrexham’s Elliott Lee celebrates at the end of the match where he scored the 2nd goal against Doncaster during the Sky Bet League Two match at the SToK Racecourse, Wrexham. Credit: Barrington Coombs/PA Wire.

Wrexham’s Elliott Lee (right) and Doncaster Rovers’ George Broadbent battle for the ball during the Sky Bet League Two match at the SToK Racecourse, Wrexham. Credit: Barrington Coombs/PA Wire.

Wrexham’s (right) Elliott Lee and Doncaster Rovers’ Luke Molyneux battle for the ball during the Sky Bet League Two match at the SToK Racecourse, Wrexham. Credit: Barrington Coombs/PA Wire.

Wrexham’s Elliott Lee scores their side’s second goal of the game during the Sky Bet League Two match at the SToK Racecourse, Wrexham. Picture date: Sunday September 9, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wrexham. Photo credit should read: Barrington Coombs/PA Wire.

A Wrexham supporter waves his flag during the Sky Bet League Two match at the SToK Racecourse, Wrexham. Credit: Barrington Coombs/PA Wire.

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson on the touchline during the Sky Bet League Two match at the SToK Racecourse, Wrexham. Credit: Barrington Coombs/PA Wire.

Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann on the touchline during the Sky Bet League Two match at the SToK Racecourse, Wrexham. Credit: Barrington Coombs/PA Wire.

Wrexham’s Ben Tozer and Doncaster Rovers’ Joe Ironside during the Sky Bet League Two match at the SToK Racecourse, Wrexham. Credit: Barrington Coombs/PA Wire.

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