Wrexham A.F.C. have climbed to 14th place in the Championship after a key 2-1 home win against Southampton. The result at the Racecourse Ground gives Phil Parkinson's side 10 points from their opening eight league games.

Kieffer Moore opened the scoring in the 35th minute, finishing from a Benjamin Whiteman assist. James Ward-Prowse equalised for the Saints early in the second half, but a late own goal from Southampton defender Keven Schlotterbeck in the 89th minute handed Wrexham the victory. The win provides a vital response to the heavy 6-0 defeat suffered at West Ham the previous weekend.

Recent Results

That loss at the London Stadium was a significant setback in an otherwise solid start to the campaign. The sequence of results shows a team capable of resilience, having followed the West Ham defeat with this important win. Before that, Wrexham drew 1-1 with Burnley and 0-0 away at Swansea, and secured a 3-0 victory at Millwall. Their form over the last five matches reads two wins, two draws and one loss. You can review the full list of results on our fixtures page.

With nine goals scored and 12 conceded, the team's goal difference stands at minus three. Moore's strike against Southampton was his third of the season, making him the club's top scorer so far. The squad's depth and current form can be tracked through our stats and squad pages.

Ownership and Context

Co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney continue to oversee the club's progress in the second tier. Their project faces its latest test in a trip to Pride Park to face Derby County on 10 October. Wrexham won the last meeting between the two sides 2-1 in January. A positive result there would help consolidate their mid-table position as they look to build consistency.

Manager Phil Parkinson will be demanding more of the fighting spirit shown against Southampton. The team now has a break to prepare for the Derby clash, aiming to turn their Racecourse Ground form into points on the road. Their next Championship outing is that away fixture against Derby.

First reported at The Guardian Football

Following the 2-1 win over Southampton, Wrexham AFC posted a social media jab referencing Southampton's 'Spygate' scandal from last season. The club highlighted a 5-1 defeat to the Saints last April and their subsequent punishment. The post ended with a photo of Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier. Wrexham's league standing is 14th in the Championship with 10 points from eight games.