Wrexham now turn attentions back to the League One promotion race following back-to-back victories in the EFL Trophy.
Andy Cannon’s wonder strike booked Wrexham’s place in the semi final against Peterborough but now the focus returns to catching Wycombe Wanderers in final League One automatic promotion slot.
Phil Parkinson will now have big decisions to make in a number of areas ahead of the trip to Northampton, Arthur Okonkwo has staked his claim to be the number one goalkeeper.
The Red Dragons will be looking to build upon three wins in a row and one particular aspect of their play has been the foundation behind the excellent season so far.
Lewis Brunt and Eoghan O’Connell lead League One defensive statistics
Wrexham fans praised ‘Rolls Royce’ Lewis Brunt for his performance in the EFL Trophy win over Bolton and Eoghan O’Connell was outstanding in the last league win over Crawley Town.
Wrexham boast the second best defence behind Birmingham in League One and the defensive duo of Brunt and O’Connell have been integral to that record.
Both defenders rank high in the statistics for ground and aerial duels won with Max Cleworth also performing high on the charts.
A solid defence will be key to Wrexham achieving their target of promotion and cup success this season and the stats certainly suggest that Parkinson has the right personnel at the back.
Wrexham defenders also chipping in with important goals
Max Cleworth has revealed his secret to his goal scoring form in that he now has been given licence to attack the ball more from set pieces.
Cleworth has six league goals already this season, whilst fellow defenders Ryan Barnett has also chipped in with a couple of important goals for the club.
Brunt has scored in the EFL Trophy and goals from all over the pitch will be a vital element for the Red Dragons as they chase their targets for the rest of the campaign.
Strikers Sam Smith and Jay Rodriguez are yet to get off the mark for their new club, Northampton would be a perfect time for the new duo to change that.