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Wrexham`s 2-1 win over Mansfield boosts their promotion hopes, with Cleworth scoring the decisive goal.

Wrexham continued their promotion chase in League One with a thrilling 2-1 victory against Mansfield Town. The match kicked off with a comical own goal from Calum Macdonald in the 2nd minute, giving Wrexham an early lead. However, Macdonald redeemed himself by equalizing for Mansfield in the 16th minute.

The decisive moment came in the second half when Max Cleworth scored his eighth goal of the season in the 58th minute, sealing the win for Wrexham. This victory puts Wrexham just three points behind second-place Wycombe Wanderers, as both Wycombe and Birmingham City dropped points this weekend.

Wrexham now sits in third place in the League One table with 61 points from 32 games. The only downside for Wrexham was the injury to Andy Cannon, who had to be stretchered off after a challenge with Louis Reed. The match, held at One Call Stadium, attracted an attendance of 7,623 fans. Wrexham`s next crucial fixture is against Wycombe Wanderers on March 15, a match that could significantly impact their promotion aspirations.

In other League One action, Northampton Town triumphed over Shrewsbury Town with a 2-1 scoreline, while Wycombe Wanderers managed a goalless draw.

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