Wrexham began their return to the second tier with a penalty goal from Josh Windass. Southampton struggled but equalized with a late free-kick from Ryan Manning. In added time, Jack Stephens scored the winning goal from Manning's cross. This match marked the first league encounter in 65 years between the two teams. Southampton’s Will Still managed his first English match, while Wrexham's Phil Parkinson brought in several new players, with six out of eight signings debuting.
Wrexham went ahead after 22 minutes as Moore broke through before being blatantly pushed in the back by Ronnie Edwards.
Southampton pushed furiously throughout for reward, but they were fast running out of time when substitute Ryan Manning dispatched a superb 90th-minute free-kick.
Wrexham suffered a double gut punch as Southampton struck twice late on for a dramatic 2-1 victory at St Mary's.
This was the first league meeting between the two sides for 65 years and a tale of two very different managers.
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