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100% pass accuracy and first goal, player sold by Wrexham this summer excels in 4-1 triumph

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A number of players have been moved on by Wrexham this summer, one of whom just scored his first goal for another club.

After Wrexham’s meeting with Sheffield Wednesday on August 23, Phil Parkinson has said more players will leave this summer.

It comes on the back of a plethora of players already departing North Wales in the last few months.

Wrexham released eight players for free when their contracts expired in June.

Permanent and temporary exits have since followed, including Paul Mullin, who scored his first League One goal for Wigan Athletic on Saturday.

But he was not the only ex-Dragon to get off the mark for their new team this weekend.

Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds celebrate on the pitch after the English National League football match between Wrexham and Boreham Wood.
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Luke Bolton scores after leaving Wrexham for Mansfield Town

Luke Bolton joined Wrexham from Salford City in February 2024 but struggled for regular game time last term.

As a result, after falling behind the likes of Ryan Longman and Ryan Barnett in the pecking order, Bolton was sold to Mansfield Town this summer for an undisclosed transfer fee.

The former right-wing-back most recently featured for the Stags on August 23 when they took on Leyton Orient in a League One fixture.

Bolton said Parkinson played him in the wrong position when he was at Wrexham, suggesting he was much better suited to a forward role.

He came off the bench in the 68th minute for Mansfield on August 23, slotting into the right-wing role.

Bolton had an excellent showing and scored his first goal for Nigel Clough’s team.

Luke BoltonStats vs Leyton Orient
Minutes28
Touches19
Accurate passes6/6 (100%)
Key passes1
Goals1
Rating7.9
Via Sofascore, correct 24/08/25
Paul Mullin of Wrexham FC
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Former Wrexham player round-up

As well as Bolton and the aforementioned Mullin, several more ex-players were in action this weekend.

Will Boyle came off the bench as Shrewsbury Town lost 2-1 to Swindon Town.

Sebastian Revan started for Burton Albion when they were beaten 2-1 by Stockport County.

On-loan striker Modoul Faal featured as Port Vale lost 1-0 to Doncaster Rovers.

Goalkeeper Mark Howard was once again an unused substitute for Salford City.