Wrexham 4-1 Barrow (1 Jan, 2024) Game Analysis

Wrexham scored three goals in the space of just four minutes of first-half injury time as they secured a 4-1 victory over Barrow at the SToK Racecourse ground on Monday.

Two goals from striker Steven Fletcher, either side of a superb Paul Mullin free-kick, gave Wrexham all three League Two points.

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Barrow had scored the first goal of the game when Kian Spence collected Elliot Newby's low cross after just 33 seconds to give the away team the lead.

An interruption in play due to a head injury suffered by Barrow midfielder David Worrall contributed to the addition of 14 minutes at the end of the first half and Wrexham took full advantage.

Mullin's free-kick was the pick of the three-goal series as he celebrated in style signing a new three-year contract on New Year's Day.

Shortly after the second half kicked off, Barrow midfielder Luca Stephenson, who came off the bench to replace Worrall, suffered a head injury himself and became the second player to being stretched after another long stoppage in play.

Fletcher completed his hat-trick in the 67th minute by rising high to meet Anthony Forde's cross and direct his header beyond the reach of Barrow keeper Paul Farman.

Forde came close to scoring Wrexham's fifth goal in the closing stages but was denied by a double save from Farman.

Third-placed Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's side travel to face League One side Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup third round on January 7.

Reynolds sent a message of support to injured Barrow, Worrall and Stephenson, in a message on X (formerly known as Twitter) after the match.

Great start to 24 for Wrexham… Hoping Barrow players David Worrall and Luca Stephenson are ok. Scary few minutes[utes] there.”