Wrexham 2-0 Stockport: Two stoppage-time Paul Mullin goals send Wrexham to FA Trophy final

Image source, Lewis Storey

Image caption, Paul Mullin has scored 19 goals this season for Wrexham

Paul Mullin scored two stoppage-time goals as Wrexham overcame Stockport County to reach the FA Trophy final.

The semi-final between the National League's top two had been a tight affair, which came to life in the second half.

With Wrexham's Hollywood co-owner Ryan Reynolds in attendance, Mullin secured victory and a trip to Wembley with two goals in added time.

The 2013 FA Trophy winners will face Bromley in the final on 22 May.

Stockport, who have an 11-point lead over Wrexham in the National League, saw a 21 game unbeaten run in all competitions come to an end.

In a tight first half with very little to separate the two teams ex-Wrexham striker Scott Quigley scuffed a shot wide of the post, while at the other end Paul Mullin's low shot forced Ben Hinchliffe into a save.

Stockport's Antoni Sarcevic fired over the crossbar from close range with a minute of the first half remaining before Quigley's stoppage time effort was diverted wide by Christian Dibble.

Wrexham top scorer Mullin had a shot saved by Hinchliffe following a strong run and the striker later capitalised on a poor back pass only to drag his shot wide with just the keeper to beat.

A more open second half saw home keeper Dibble deny County substitute Connor Jennings while Hinchliffe made a fine save to turn away Jordan Davies' shot.

Hinchliffe made an equally impressive save to stop Reece Hall-Johnson's long-range effort in the 90th minute.

With the game in added time, Wrexham broke free and Mullin chipped Hinchliffe to give the hosts a dramatic lead.

Mullin added a second, another chip over the keeper before following up to tap home.

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson said:

"There was a bit of edginess in the first half and some uncharacteristic errors from both sides, but there was a lot at stake.

"But I thought we grew into the game and a couple of really good chances to take the lead and didn't take them.

"But with Mulls on the pitch you always believe that you're going to get a goal."