Match ends, Grimsby Town 1, Wrexham 3.
Andy Cannon scored twice as Wrexham returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory at Grimsby Town.
Wrexham's work was done during a first half in which Cannon's brace and Paul Mullin's volley put them firmly in control.
Grimsby pulled a goal back nine minutes from time, Arthur Gnahoua scoring.
The win sees Phil Parkinson's side move up to second in League Two, three points behind leaders Mansfield Town.
Grimsby remain 21st, five points above the relegation zone.
Wrexham's win was a timely boost after failure to win their previous two games - a goalless draw against Harrogate Town and a 1-0 loss at home to Tranmere Rovers.
Cannon's opening goal came five minutes into the game, an effort from 20 yards which gave keeper Harvey Cartwright no chance.
The midfielder unleashed an unstoppable drive to double his side's lead after good work from Mullin and the returning Tom O'Connor.
Mullin's volley from close range completed an emphatic and ruthless first-half display from the visitors.
Gnahoua scored a consolation late on for Grimsby, who finished strongly, but Wrexham held on for a valuable three points.
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson said: "First half I thought was outstanding in very difficult conditions, which was always going to impact on the game.
"But I thought the professionalism the game management was very good today, particularly in the first half.
"It was going to be a first and second ball game and making the right decisions in the conditions but when the moments came it was important that we showed the quality that we did to create those chances and ultimately take them."
Line-ups
Grimsby
Formation 5-3-2
- 1Cartwright
- 15Clifton
- 28Mullarkey
- 24Tharme
- 5Rodgers
- 33HumeBooked at 48minsSubstituted forGnahouaat 61'minutes
- 6Thompson
- 8HolohanSubstituted forAndrewsat 61'minutes
- 4GreenSubstituted forWoodat 61'minutes
- 25WilsonSubstituted forPykeat 73'minutes
- 20Obikwu
Substitutes
- 2Smith
- 9Pyke
- 10Vernam
- 12Eastwood
- 14Gnahoua
- 18Wood
- 19Andrews
Wrexham
Formation 5-3-2
- 33Okonkwo
- 17Bolton
- 32CleworthBooked at 90mins
- 15O'Connell
- 25Boyle
- 19MendySubstituted forMcFadzeanat 50'minutes
- 20CannonSubstituted forYoungat 71'minutes
- 22O'Connor
- 38Lee
- 9PalmerSubstituted forFletcherat 87'minutes
- 10MullinSubstituted forMarriottat 86'minutes
Substitutes
- 3McFadzean
- 4Tozer
- 8Young
- 11Marriott
- 18Dalby
- 21Howard
- 26Fletcher
- Referee:
- Ollie Yates
- Attendance:
- 7,728
Match Stats
- Possession
- Home60%
- Away40%
- Shots
- Home10
- Away13
- Shots on Target
- Home2
- Away5
- Corners
- Home2
- Away4
- Fouls
- Home7
- Away14
Live Text
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Full Time
Second Half ends, Grimsby Town 1, Wrexham 3.
Booking
Max Cleworth (Wrexham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Justin Obikwu (Grimsby Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Foul by Max Cleworth (Wrexham).
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Offside, Wrexham. Jack Marriott is caught offside.
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Attempt missed. Justin Obikwu (Grimsby Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Harry Clifton.
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Attempt missed. Harry Clifton (Grimsby Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jamie Andrews.
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Attempt missed. Jamie Andrews (Grimsby Town) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right.
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Attempt missed. Harvey Rodgers (Grimsby Town) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Rekeil Pyke.
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Offside, Wrexham. Jack Marriott is caught offside.
Substitution
Substitution, Wrexham. Steven Fletcher replaces Ollie Palmer.
Substitution
Substitution, Wrexham. Jack Marriott replaces Paul Mullin.
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Harry Clifton (Grimsby Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Ollie Palmer (Wrexham).
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Foul by Rekeil Pyke (Grimsby Town).
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Thomas O'Connor (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Attempt missed. Paul Mullin (Wrexham) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by William Boyle following a corner.
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Attempt missed. William Boyle (Wrexham) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Eoghan O'Connell with a headed pass following a corner.
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Corner, Wrexham. Conceded by Jamie Andrews.
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I do wish that Parky would pull Mullin when we’re up by 3 and give Marriott a chance to play more. Last thing we need is a Mullin injury with a multi-goal lead and Marriott with little time with the starters to replace him.
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