In a thrilling match filled with late drama, Wrexham secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Crawley Town, with Elliot Lee scoring the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time. The dramatic finish came just moments after the hosts had equalized in the 90th minute, making the victory even more spectacular for Phil Parkinson's side.
The victory was particularly sweet for Wrexham midfielder James McClean, who took to social media to express his excitement. Sharing footage of the team's winning goal and celebration on Instagram, McClean captured the moment with the message: "Last minute winners on the road hit different."
Rob McElhenney, Wrexham's co-owner, was equally enthusiastic about the result, describing the victory as "incredible" in his post-match comments. The win comes at a crucial time for the Welsh side, who have been making significant moves to strengthen their squad in their pursuit of Championship promotion.
In what has been an eventful week for the Red Dragons, the club has bolstered their attacking options with the additions of forwards Sam Smith and Jay Rodriguez. These new signings demonstrate Wrexham's serious intent to secure promotion, with the dramatic victory over Crawley Town providing further momentum to their campaign.
The last-gasp win not only maintains Wrexham's promotion push but also showcases the team's resilience and determination, qualities that will be essential as they continue their ambitious journey up the football pyramid under the ownership of McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.
