Decisive figure settles it for Wrexham at Oxford United | OneFootball

Josh Windass decided the game in the 40th minute with a precise right-footed strike from outside the box, as Wrexham won 1-0 at Oxford United.

He created the decisive separation on the edge of the area, taking Sam Smith's lay-off before driving low into the bottom left corner (40.). The finish came after a measured first half in which he repeatedly drifted into pockets between the lines.

After the restart he stayed aggressive, seeing another effort blocked as Oxford United retreated closer to their area (46.). Later he was flagged offside while still stretching the home defence (81.).

Windass ended with three attempts, one on target, and a team-leading 12 successful passes in the final third, numbers that underline how his movement and ball use kept Wrexham playing in advanced zones. He also logged four recoveries, adding defensive bite to his forward work.

Because the visitors consistently found him between midfield and defence, his positioning forced Oxford United to protect the edge of their box and opened the window for the game's defining moment.

Wrexham rise from seventh to sixth in the Championship play-off places and visit Coventry City next. Oxford United host Sheffield Wednesday.