Wrexham return to action on Tuesday night as League Two side Crewe Alexandra arrive at the STōK Cae Ras for an EFL Trophy clash.
Wrexham’s attention turns away from League One and onto EFL Trophy action on Tuesday night.
Phil Parkinson picked up a big 1-0 win at Burton Albion on Saturday afternoon, meaning Wrexham have now won four games in a row without even conceding a goal.
Wrexham are now looking to advance in the EFL Trophy having coasted through the group stage.
Salford City and Wolverhampton Wanderers Under-21’s were beaten at the STōK Cae Ras before Wrexham drew away at Port Vale.
Wrexham now welcome League Two side Crewe Alexandra to the STōK Cae Ras and will be hopeful of yet another home win.
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Wrexham starting XI v Crewe Alexandra
Parkinson has named his starting XI for this clash and there is a first start for new signing Brad Foster between the sticks.
Youngster Aaron James starts in defence, joining captain Dan Scarr and Thomas O’Connor in the back line.
Anthony Forde and Jacob Mendy start as the wing backs tonight whilst George Dobson returns after being suspended against Burton Albion.
Josh Adam starts again tonight whilst James Jones makes his return from injury in the engine room.
Modou Faal is handed a start in attack, partnering Jon Dadi Bodvarsson.
That means Paul Mullin is only on the bench despite his need for goals and sharpness.
Liam Hall, Max Cleworth, Sebastian Revan, Andy Cannon, Elliot Lee and Ollie Palmer make up the rest of the bench.
Instant reaction to Wrexham starting XI
Parkinson was always going to ring the changes for this one with Wrexham having a big home clash against Cambridge United.
The goalkeeping situation remains a concern with both Arthur Okonkwo and Callum Burton on the sidelines.
Starting Foster – who was a free agent just days ago – is hardly ideal but Wrexham just can’t take a chance on Mark Howard in the current situation.
Howard not even being on the bench sums it up with Wrexham simply not willing to take any risks.
James Jones’ return in midfield is a boost with the Scot able to offer another option in the engine room.
Parkinson has been playing a 3-5-1-1 of late and the more midfield options, the better with that system.
George Dobson starting is something of a surprise; yes, he needs minutes after missing the trip to Burton Albion but starting him here is something of a risk ahead of big League One fixtures to come.
Josh Adam starting again is great to see too as he impressed in his first start against Port Vale last month.
Former Manchester City talent Adam is ultimately looking to win another deal at Wrexham and this is a huge chance for him to shine.
We expected Paul Mullin to start just in an attempt to help him find some form after a testing League One campaign to date.
Parkinson has decided to go with Faal and Bodvarsson instead, believing that the two fringe forwards need the minutes more than Mullin right now.
Wrexham have some proven performers in that starting XI and Parkinson will be hoping that they can the job done.