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The start of a run to Wembley?! Wrexham ease past Crewe Alexandra 3-0 to remain top of EFL Trophy group

  • Wrexham are top of Northern Group B
  • Dominant 3-0 victory
  • Two wins in two matches

TELL ME MORE: The Red Dragons came out soaring, firing their first into the back of the net just five minutes into the match through Jordan Tunnicliffe. Just eight minutes later, they doubled their lead through Jordan Davies.

Luke Young added a third from the penalty spot with a little over 15 minutes to spare after Crewe defender Luke Offord brought Jake Bickerstaff down in the box, earning a straight red card for the offense.

THE MVP: Wrexham attacker Bickerstaff delivered an assist in the first-half and followed it up by earning a penalty kick to seal all three points and send the Red Dragons top of Northern Group B.

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THE BIG LOSER: Crewe's Luke Offord, who was sent off for the red card offense, ultimately leaving no chance for a late comeback. The Railwaymen are winless in both of their EFL Trophy matches and seemingly have no way out of the group now.

MATCH IN THREE PHOTOS:

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WHAT NEXT FOR WREXHAM? The Red Dragons are back in action on Saturday, October 14 against Salford. Their final EFL Trophy match is against Port Vale, who also have six points.

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