Derby victory boosts promotion ambitions

BROADHEAD AND OWN GOAL EARN VICTORY AGAINST SWANSEA

- BY IAN PARKER

Nathan Broadhead makes it 1-0 to Wrexham in last night's Welsh derby

WREXHAM strengthened their grip on a Sky Bet Championship playoff place with a crucial 2-0 victory over Welsh rivals Swansea.

With their Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac on television commentary duties, the home side put on a show as Nathan Broadhead's seventh Championship goal of the season - and second of the week - and a late Liam Cullen own goal delivered the points.

The pressure had been on Wrexham after Tuesday's 2-1 home defeat to Hull, but Phil Parkinson's first win over the Swans in 10 attempts lifted the Red Dragons six points clear of seventh-placed Southampton, who go away to leaders Coventry on Saturday.

The stadium DJ celebrated by playing Drop It Like It's Hot by Swansea investor Snoop Dogg at the final whistle.