Stevenage Stuns Wrexham, Ending Their Unbeaten Home Streak

Wrexham faced a surprising setback on Tuesday night as they suffered a 3-2 defeat against Stevenage at the Racecourse Ground. This loss marked the first time Wrexham lost at home this season, disrupting their impressive 22-home game unbeaten run. The match, part of the Sky Bet League One promotion race, saw Stevenage secure a double over Wrexham, further complicating Phil Parkinson's side's quest for promotion.

The match began with Stevenage taking an early lead. Dan Kemp capitalized on a rebounded ball, finding the net from close range. This set the tone for the visitors, who continued to dominate the first half. Jamie Reid extended Stevenage's lead in the 18th minute, establishing a strong foothold for the visiting team. Wrexham struggled to find their rhythm, with their performance out of possession and ball control falling short.

"Tonight we were too loose out of possession and obviously weren't good enough in possession first half." – Phil Parkinson

Phil Parkinson expressed his concerns over his team's lackluster performance during the first half. The defensive lapses allowed Stevenage to capitalize on opportunities, making it a challenging match for Wrexham. Despite attempts to recover in the second half, Stevenage's Ollie Rathbone added another goal in the 55th minute, further widening the gap.

Wrexham attempted to mount a comeback with Max Cleworth scoring in the 90th minute and Jake Young finding the net with 20 minutes remaining. However, these efforts were not enough to overturn Stevenage's lead. Stevenage's victory was praised by their manager, Alex Revell, who commended his team's exceptional performance.

"Those two goals in the first half were just too easy. We have to get back to doing the very basics on the football pitch well." – Phil Parkinson

Phil Parkinson emphasized the need for his team to return to fundamentals following their defensive weaknesses during the match. The loss has significant implications for Wrexham's position in the promotion race, as they lose ground on the top two teams in the league.