Wrexham move joint-top of League 1 after 2-0 win

Wrexham continued their positive start in League 1 with a 2-0 victory away to Peterborough on Saturday that left them joint-top with Stockport and Birmingham City after four matches.

A pair of first-half goals from Jack Marriott and Max Cleworth helped the side to a comfortable victory — their third of the season so far which also maintained their unbeaten start.

Paul Mullin and Steven Fletcher came off the bench in the second half, and Mullin nearly scored from his first touch with a well-hit volley.

It marks another solid step after two straight promotions from the National League to the third tier of English Football as co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney dream of one day reaching the Premier League.

“We have to show we’re serious contenders at this level and we’ve done really it in really good style,” Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson said.

“We knew what we had to do today against a very good Peterborough side, the shape of the team out of possession was outstanding.

“The first goal typified our quality and all in all it was good win for the team and the subs who came on. It was the shape of the team and the structure was really good, Peterborough found it difficult to play through us.

“We were reasonably comfortable and the lads are on a high because of that. This was another test for us today.”

Wrexham are already out of the Carabao Cup after a tough matchup against Sheffield United ended in a 4-2 defeat.