Wrexham's Paul Mullin scores after 16 seconds in 1-0 win

Oct 20, 2024, 01:27 am

Wrexham forward Paul Mullin scored just 16 seconds into Saturday's away clash against Rotherham, helping his side to a hard-fought 1-0 victory.

Wrexham moved the ball down the right from the opening kick-off with the play ending seconds later when Ryan Barnett crossed toward the six-yard box for Mullin to bundle home.

"It was an outstanding cross from Barney and a brilliant finish from Mulls, who did what he's done time and time for us," Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson.

"We all know he's a great player with an ability to score all types of goals and I'm really pleased for him.

"He's started four games this season, including in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy, and scored three goals, so that's still a really, really good record and his all-round performance was brilliant.

"There's a lot of expectancy on Paul because of what he's done for us as a club but he's come back into the team firing and played a big part in a gritty, resilient away performance."

The Welsh side had chances to extend their lead in the second half, notably through a James McClean header and a Mullin strike, but were denied at each opportunity.

The result means Wrexham remain in second place in League One, two points behind leaders Birmingham, who have a game in-hand.