Wrexham picked up another home win on Tuesday night, beating Lincoln City 1-0 thanks to an own goal at the STōK Cae Ras.
Wrexham may have had some problems away from home this season but the STōK Cae Ras truly is a fortress.
Phil Parkinson has seen his side drop just two points at home this season and Saturday’s 3-0 win over Exeter City was a real confidence-booster.
Lincoln City arrived at the STōK Cae Ras on Tuesday night and were always going to pose a real threat after their impressive start to the season.
One goal settled the game and it was something of a mistake as Tendayi Darikwa’s own goal won it for Wrexham, with the Lincoln defender turning James McClean’s ball into his own net.
Wrexham held on to win the game 1-0 and make it two home wins – and two clean sheets – in a matter of days.
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Phil Parkinson on Ollie Rathbone
This was a great test for Wrexham; a seasoned League One side with genuine playoff aspirations this season.
Lincoln made life difficult for Wrexham but Parkinson will be delighted with how his side battled through to claim all three points.
Midfielder Ollie Rathbone was vital once again, providing real energy in the middle of the park.
Look at the stats and the 28-year-old’s display doesn’t jump off the page; two tackles, two clearances, no key passes and no shots.
Rathbone offers so much in terms of pure energy in midfield though and Parkinson has paid tribute to his performance.
Speaking on Wrexham Match Day Live on Wrexham’s official YouTube channel, Parkinson suggested that Rathbone was simply ‘immense’ against Lincoln.
Parkinson felt that Lincoln really tried to stop Wrexham playing but it was performances like Rathbone’s which helped secure the three points.
“They came here tonight with a strong, athletic team to stop us playing,” said Parkinson.
“They had obviously seen us play on Saturday and they made it as difficult as possible but we found a way again and there were some really big performances again.
“I thought Ollie Rathbone was just immense for us,” he added.
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Rathbone starting to make his mark
Rathbone joined Wrexham over the summer as he completed a move from Rotherham United.
Steve Evans claimed a ‘significant’ fee from Wrexham for Rathbone but his start to the season was a little slow.
George Dobson, Andy Cannon and Elliot Lee were Wrexham’s undoubted first-choice midfield trio, leaving Rathbone on the fringes.
Cannon’s recent suspension allowed Rathbone a chance to shine and he took it, scoring the third against Exeter.
England’s Angel Gomes has praised Rathbone and he appears to be building momentum in this Wrexham side.
Rathbone needs a run of games and will be looking to continue his promising form against Barnsley next week.