"Goals from Sam Smith and Oliver Rathbone before the break were enough to secure all three points on the road for Phil Parkinson's side, seeing them extend their winning run in the competition to three games. Wrexham were ahead after just 11 minutes against a struggling Blackburn side, with Matty James' long ball over the top of the Rovers defence taken down and slotted in at the near post by Smith."
"The second goal eventually came in the 38th minute, courtesy of a brilliant finish from Rathbone. Ryan Hedges failed to clear a poor free-kick from James, and Dan Scarr was able to head the ball across the box for Rathbone to volley past Aynsley Pears. Blackburn did find some rhythm in the second half, with Moussa Baradji striking the crossbar."
Wrexham beat Blackburn 2-0 at Ewood Park with first-half goals from Sam Smith and Oliver Rathbone. Smith opened the scoring after Matty James' long pass was taken down and slotted in at the near post. Rathbone doubled the lead with a volley after Dan Scarr headed the ball across the box following a poor clearance. Blackburn had chances in the second half, including Moussa Baradji hitting the crossbar and Aynsley Pears making a notable save, but Wrexham held a clean sheet. Rathbone led several defensive and possession stats and Wrexham moved within a point of the play-off places.
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