Wrexham 2-1 Chesterfield: Dragons move to top of National League
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Wrexham moved to the top of the National League with a 2-1 win over promotion rivals Chesterfield.
Elliot Lee put Wrexham ahead with a stunning strike after just five minutes.
Chesterfield enjoyed a good spell before Sam Dalby's right footed finish doubled the home side's lead before half time.
Lee struck the crossbar late in the game before Ryan Colclough replied for the visitors in stoppage time..
Victory sees Wrexham move a point above Notts County at the top of the table with a game in hand.
Chesterfield, now without a win in nine games, are fifth in the table.
Wrexham assistant manager Steve Parkin said:
"We said to the players that we wanted to start games better and they obviously did that. We got off to a great start against a team that maybe hasn't had the best results over the last few weeks but are still very dangerous.
"It ended up being a really good game. They squandered a few chances but so did we.
"We're delighted to win - it's a massive win."