Match ends, Wrexham 3, Chester FC 0.
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Wrexham extended their unbeaten run to nine games as they scored three times in the last half hour to earn victory over cross-border rivals Chester.
Connor Jennings hit the Chester bar in the first half, while Rhys Taylor denied Danny O'Brien at the other end.
Wrexham were then awarded a 63rd minute penalty when Kayden Jackson was fouled by Ryan Astles, who was sent off before Jennings converted from the spot.
Jackson's clinical finish doubled their lead, then Robbie Evans sealed victory.
Wrexham are now seventh in the National League, three points outside the play-off.
Chester's second straight defeat leaves them 16th, now just six points clear of the relegation zone.
Steve Burr's side have now failed to scored in two consecutive defeats since their club record 8-2 win at home to Aldershot.
Meanwhile, Chester have signed 20-year-old Stoke City defender Ben Barber on loan for the rest of the season.
Wrexham manager Gary Mills told BBC Radio Wales:
"Chester away was our worst performance of the year and today was our best.
"As a team, we were excellent and could have scored more goals.
"This was a performance for 93 minutes and it was incredible. We are bang in there."
Chester manager Steve Burr told BBC Radio Merseyside:
"One ball over the top, Ryan Astles has caught the lad and then you're down to 10 men and having to face a penalty.
"The game hinged on that. After that, they made the most of the man advantage.
"I was told I was going to see a different Wrexham - and we saw that in the last 15 minutes."
Line-ups
Wrexham
Formation 4-4-2
- 30Taylor
- 4Smith
- 5Hudson
- 23Heslop
- 12Carrington
- 6Fyfield
- 7FowlerSubstituted forYorkat 81'minutes
- 15Evans
- 3Newton
- 14JacksonSubstituted forGrayat 86'minutes
- 10Jennings
Substitutes
- 2Vidal
- 9Gray
- 11Moke
- 16York
- 25Beck
Chester
Formation 3-5-2
- 13Thompson
- 26Lloyd
- 2Higgins
- 17AstlesBooked at 63mins
- 4O'BrienSubstituted forRooneyat 83'minutes
- 23Alabi
- 11ChapellSubstituted forMahonat 15'minutesSubstituted forShawat 69'minutes
- 12Hughes
- 3HuntBooked at 55mins
- 9Hannah
- 22Heneghan
Substitutes
- 1Worsnop
- 7Mahon
- 8Shaw
- 10Rooney
- 19Hobson
- Referee:
- Adrian Holmes
- Attendance:
- 6,459
Match Stats
Home TeamWrexhamAway TeamChester
- Possession
- Home57%
- Away43%
- Shots
- Home23
- Away6
- Shots on Target
- Home9
- Away1
- Corners
- Home7
- Away5
- Fouls
- Home5
- Away9
Live Text
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Full Time
Second Half ends, Wrexham 3, Chester FC 0.
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Foul by Jamal Fyfield (Wrexham).
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Ryan Higgins (Chester FC) wins a free kick.
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Corner, Chester FC.
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Corner, Chester FC.
Substitution
Substitution, Wrexham. James Gray replaces Kayden Jackson.
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Foul by John Rooney (Chester FC).
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Jamal Fyfield (Wrexham) wins a free kick.
Goal!
Goal! Wrexham 3, Chester FC 0. Rob Evans (Wrexham) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kayden Jackson with a cross.
Substitution
Substitution, Chester FC. John Rooney replaces Danny O'Brien.
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Foul by Tom Shaw (Chester FC).
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Jamal Fyfield (Wrexham) wins a free kick.
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Foul by Connor Jennings (Wrexham).
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Ross Hannah (Chester FC) wins a free kick.
Substitution
Substitution, Wrexham. Wes York replaces Lee Fowler.
Goal!
Goal! Wrexham 2, Chester FC 0. Kayden Jackson (Wrexham) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Connor Jennings.
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Attempt missed. Connor Jennings (Wrexham) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
Substitution
Substitution, Chester FC. Tom Shaw replaces Craig Mahon.
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Attempt missed. Connor Jennings (Wrexham) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
