Wrexham looked set for a draw against Peterborough until veteran striker, Fletcher, scored a late winner from a brilliant cross by Oliver Rathbone. This is Fletcher's fifth goal of the season as a substitute and his third game-winning goal in Wrexham's last four matches.
Wrexham looked destined to drop points in their second match of 2025 after Peterborough United held the hosts to a 0–0 draw for 86 minutes. Except the Red Dragons can never be counted out, especially when Fletcher features off the bench.
The 37-year-old came onto the pitch in the 60th minute and scored the only goal of the match just 27 minutes later. Oliver Rathbone found Fletcher with a brilliant cross from the left wing and the Scottish striker headed the ball home over the diving goalkeeper.Fletcher's goal is his fifth of the season as a substitute. The striker is no stranger to scoring goals when the Red Dragons need to find the back of the net in the dying moments of a match.
Wrexham's 1–0 victory over Peterborough puts Phil Parkinson's side level with Wycombe Wanderers in the EFL League One standings. Both sides have 51 points and trail Birmingham City by two points.
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