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>> SLIDESHOW: Wrexham 2 - Bury 1

Drewe Broughton gave Wrexham the lead in the first half by converting his first goal for the Reds since joining on loan from League Two highfliers Milton Keynes Dons in January.

Bury equalised in first half injury time but three points went Wrexham's way after in form Michael Proctor scored for the fourth consecutive game running, just 13 minutes from time.

It had been a hard fought match for the Reds against a competent Bury side who had won their previous three matches to climb away from trouble.

And although it wasn't the best football Wrexham have played, they continued their revival by getting what mattered - a result.

Manager Brian Little described the win as vital – and he wasn't wrong.

Relegation rivals Mansfield and Macclesfield both won, while Notts County picked up a draw.

That leaves Wrexham four points away from safety but with games in hand on all their fellow strugglers.

With 11 matches remaining, it is still in Wrexham's hands and that is all that you can ask.

Wrexham know what they have got to do and with some crucial games coming up against the sides around them in the table, it is all to play for.

Little decided to switch to a 4-4-2 formation, and made three changes to the side beaten at Wycombe in midweek.

Gareth Evans, Sam Aiston and Neil Taylor, who all made substitute appearances at Adams Park, were brought into the side in place of Richard Hope, Mike Williams and Jeff Whitley.

That meant Taylor, who impressed in his 45 minute appearance against Wycombe, continued in a central midfield role, with Whitley, Danny Sonner and Neil Roberts all sidelined through injury.

Evans headed wide and Taylor's shot was wide of the target in the opening exchanges, while Bury came close to taking the lead on 22 minutes when Nicky Adams evaded Simon Spender and Andy Bishop's effort was blocked in the six yard box.

Despite Bury continuing to threaten, Wrexham took the lead in the 25th minute after a Shakers attack broke down.

Aiston was allowed to run at goal and after his drive was saved by keeper Darren Randolph, Drewe Broughton slotted home the loose ball from close range.

Bury countered but Bishop was denied by Ward, and the keeper also managed to tip Elliott Bennett's drive over the bar for a corner after 38 minutes.

Wrexham were forced into a change just before the interval when the injured Carl Tremarco was replaced by Mike Williams in the left back position, while Broughton's long range effort clipped the top of the bar.
Just when it looked like Wrexham, who had struggled defensively, had secured an unlikely lead at the break, Bury equalised in injury time when Glyn Hurst headed home Brian Barry-Murphy's free-kick.

Matty Done was brought on in the left wing position in place of Taylor for the start of the second half, with Aiston reverting to the centre of midfield.

And Aiston's 49th minute delivery almost led to a Wrexham goal but Broughton was denied by Randolph.

Efe Sodje should have done better at the other end but he screwed his shot wide, while Wrexham were resorting to long ball football far too often that clearly wasn't working.

Wrexham were struggling to string two passes together when they did attack, but there was little goalmouth action at either end.

Bury pressed for a winner and Bishop's 70th minute goal was ruled out for offside, while Proctor fired wide at the other end for the Reds.
But Wrexham reclaimed the lead after 77 minutes.

Substitute Stuart Nicholson, who had replaced Paul Hall just 60 seconds earlier, failed to get a decent touch to Spender's centre and an unmarked Proctor converted from close range.

Back came Bury but Ward saved from Bishop, while Wrexham had an excellent opportunity to extend their lead in the last minute when substitute Matty Done sent Proctor clear but with just keeper Randloph to beat, the striker's shot fell wide of the target.

However, there was no denying Wrexham victory as they clinched a much needed three points.