That may not have been true after last weekend's horrendous derby defeat at Shrewsbury Town but it was a different story on Saturday.

It wasn't a classic, but rock bottom Wrexham dug deep to secure a much needed 1-0 win against fellow strugglers Notts County at The Racecourse on Saturday.

Victory means Wrexham are now six points adrift of safety with three matches remaining, but they do have a game in hand on third from bottom Dagenham and Redbridge, and Mansfield, the other side in the drop zone.

Hopes of avoiding relegation have been severely dented after a seven game winless run that produces a meagre two points.

Nothing more than victory would have done against the Magpies, and Neil Roberts netted his eighth goal of the season to give the Reds renewed hope.

Whether of not this is just a stay of execution, the main thing is that there is still a chance of extending Wrexham's 87 year stay in the Football League.

There is still a lot to do to avoid dropping into the Blue Square Premier Division.

It is no longer in Wrexham's hands, and the last few weeks have only plunged the Reds closer to the drop.

The recent poor run, at such a crucial time in the season, meant manager Brian Little decided upon a major shake-up for the visit of County.

Apart from goalkeeper Gavin Ward, all the outfield players on show were inherited by Little as he left out the signings he had made.

Looking to the future meant younger players were given a chance, and Wes Baynes, Shaun Pejic, Mike Williams, Andy Fleming and Levi Mackin all came in from the cold.

A sixth change saw Steve Evans return to the side, with Simon Spender, Phil Bolland, Richard Hope, Sam Aiston, Michael Proctor and Drewe Broughton the players ommitted.

Baynes in particular shone with his enthusiasm, and he was always eager to try his luck at goal.

Named man of the match, Baynes was pushed all the way for the accolade by Evans - who got through 90 minutes despite suffering an early head injury - and scorer Roberts who both gave their all for the cause.

Little was right to make wholesale changes, and that decision was justified.

But Wrexham can't rest on their laurels and they need to follow that up with another three points in their game in hand at promotion chasing Hereford tomorrow.

The first half lacked quality and produced only one clear cut chance which fell County's way.

Jason Lee volleyed wide for County following Neil Mackenzie's ninth minute corner, while Baynes dangerous cross at the other end just evaded Marc Williams and Neil Roberts.

Baynes also brought a comfortable save out of keeper Russell Hoult after Gavin Ward's long clearance fell kindly, but the best scoring chance of the half came in the 17th minute.

Mackenzie threaded the ball through for Danny Crow whose fierce shot was blocked by Ward, and Steve Evans put the loose ball out for a corner.

The second half began with Baynes, ever willing to try his luck, firing wide of the target, but County substitute Lawrie Dudfield - only on the pitch 60 seconds - then turned Mike Williams before seeing his drive just clear the bar.

Stephen Hunt also headed narrowly wide on 55 minutes from Myles Weston's corner as County continued to pressure, and Ryan Jarvis shot into the side netting after Ward had punched Mackenzie's free-kick partially clear.

Roberts also cleared Lee's header off the line following another free-kick while Little made a double substitution on 71 minutes with midfielders Danny Williams and Conall Murtagh replacing Mackin and Fleming respectively.

Baynes saw his 25 yard drive flash narrowly wide, but Wrexham took the lead 13 minutes from time.

Done earned the Reds a free-kick when he was brought down on the left flank by Lee Canoville and Murtagh's delivery was turned home by Roberts at the far post.

The lively Baynes wasn't far away with another long range effort but County almost equalised in the 82nd minute but Ward spectacularly palmed away Jason Lee's bullet header.

Back came Wrexham and Marc Williams' powerful drive was parried by Hoult, and a late curling effort from the Reds' striker was dummied by Roberts but a diving Hoult prevented another goal.

Roberts' lone goal turned out to be the winner and the fight to beat the drop is still on.

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