Wrexham 1-0 Hartlepool United

Midfielder Luke Young joined Wrexham from Torquay United in May 2018

Luke Young's goal was enough to see Wrexham move up to second in the National League with victory over 10-man Hartlepool at the Racecourse.

Young scored the only goal in the first half, finishing off a strong solo run with a powerful low shot which beat Scott Loach.

Hartlepool were reduced to 10 men five minutes before the interval.

Captain Andrew Davies was shown a straight red card after lashing out at Stuart Beavon.

Despite being a man short, Hartlepool made it far from easy for Wrexham in the second half with Conor Newton denied by Rob Lainton and Ryan Donaldson firing over the crossbar in stoppage time.

But Wrexham maintained their unbeaten home record at the Racecourse and have lost only once in the last 11 league games.

Sam Ricketts' side are level on points with leaders Salford City, who have a better goal difference.

Hartlepool remain ninth in the table.

Wrexham manager Sam Ricketts told BBC Sport Wales:

"I am far from happy with the performance, but delighted with the win.

"It is the worst we have played all season, but we got the three points.

"The fans were agitated tonight which I completely understand, but hopefully if they look at the table tomorrow it will put a little smile on their face."

• Line-ups
• Live Text

Line-ups

Wrexham

• 18Lainton
• 2Roberts
• 3JenningsBooked at 71mins
• 20Wright
• 30Lawlor
• 16WalkerSubstituted forRutherfordat 81'minutes
• 5Pearson
• 8Young
• 11Pyke
• 15Maguire-DrewSubstituted forDeverdicsat 85'minutes
• 23BeavonBooked at 40minsSubstituted forFondop-Talomat 58'minutesBooked at 88mins

Substitutes

• 1Dibble
• 9Fondop-Talom
• 10Holroyd
• 14Rutherford
• 17Deverdics

Hartlepool

• 1Loach
• 2KiosoBooked at 90mins
• 7DonaldsonBooked at 90mins
• 10MuirSubstituted forNewtonat 70'minutes
• 5MagnayBooked at 90mins
• 15DaviesBooked at 40mins
• 6Noble
• 16FeatherstoneSubstituted forJamesat 70'minutes
• 31Dinanga
• 26McLaughlinBooked at 8minsSubstituted forHawkesat 85'minutes
• 17AndersonBooked at 84mins

Substitutes

• 3Kitching
• 8Hawkins
• 11Hawkes
• 24Newton
• 33James

Referee:

Martin Woods

Attendance:

4,665

Live Text

Posted at

Match ends, Wrexham 1, Hartlepool United 0.

Full Time

Posted at 90'+7'

Second Half ends, Wrexham 1, Hartlepool United 0.

Booking

Posted at 90'+6'

Rekeil Pyke (Wrexham) is shown the yellow card.

Booking

Posted at 90'+6'

Carl Magnay (Hartlepool United) is shown the yellow card.

Booking

Posted at 90'+1'

Ryan Donaldson (Hartlepool United) is shown the yellow card.

Booking

Posted at 88'

Mike Fondop-Talom (Wrexham) is shown the yellow card.

Substitution

Posted at 85'

Substitution, Hartlepool United. Josh Hawkes replaces Patrick McLaughlin.

Substitution

Posted at 85'

Substitution, Wrexham. Nicky Deverdics replaces Jordan Maguire-Drew.

Booking

Posted at 84'

Conor Newton (Hartlepool United) is shown the yellow card.

Substitution

Posted at 81'

Substitution, Wrexham. Paul Rutherford replaces Brad Walker.

Booking

Posted at 71'

James Jennings (Wrexham) is shown the yellow card.

Substitution

Posted at 70'

Substitution, Hartlepool United. Luke James replaces Nicky Featherstone.

Substitution

Posted at 70'

Substitution, Hartlepool United. Conor Newton replaces Niko Muir.

Substitution

Posted at 58'

Substitution, Wrexham. Mike Fondop-Talom replaces Stuart Beavon.

Second Half

Posted at

Second Half begins Wrexham 1, Hartlepool United 0.

Half Time

Posted at 45'

First Half ends, Wrexham 1, Hartlepool United 0.

Booking

Posted at 40'

Stuart Beavon (Wrexham) is shown the yellow card.

Dismissal

Posted at 40'

Andrew Davies (Hartlepool United) is shown the red card for violent conduct.

Goal!

Posted at 20'

Goal! Wrexham 1, Hartlepool United 0. Luke Young (Wrexham).

Booking

Posted at 8'

Patrick McLaughlin (Hartlepool United) is shown the yellow card.

Kick Off

Posted at

First Half begins.

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.