Standout star defines Wrexham's win at Derby | OneFootball

Matty James settled it in the 48th minute with a right-footed strike from outside the box, as Wrexham beat Derby County 2-1.

The midfielder arrowed his shot into the top left (48.), seizing the space after the restart and tilting the game Wrexham's way.

James then controlled the rhythm. He made five clearances and won possession eight times, shutting down promising Derby surges and easing pressure on his back line.

He also completed 44 of 53 passes and made five tackles, four won, a snapshot of how his work without the ball underpinned Wrexham's grip on the second half.

Because he held position in front of the defence, the Rams struggled to play through central areas, allowing Wrexham to manage the key phases until full time.

Wrexham climb from 10th to ninth in the Championship. They host Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup next, while Derby face Leeds United in the same competition.