Colchester United 1-2 Wrexham: Paul Mullin hits 100th Dragons goal in comeback win

Paul Mullin was a constant goal menace for Wrexham at Colchester

Paul Mullin's 100th goal for Wrexham helped move his promotion-chasing side into second in League Two.

After a bright but goalless first half, John Akinde put Colchester ahead with a fine half-volley into the far corner.

But Mullin soon levelled with a close-range header from Ryan Barnett's cross.

A point would have moved Colchester out of the relegation places on goal difference, but Max Cleworth's late header to snatch victory for Wrexham was a hammer blow to the hosts' hopes.

Wrexham are now three points clear of fourth-placed Mansfield Town, who suffered a 4-1 loss at home to Crawley Town to fall out of the automatic promotion places.

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson said:

"I thought the lads responded really well to going a goal down, it's a difficult place to come.

"It was all about character today, we went a goal down and we responded brilliantly... Colchester are a lot better than the league position suggests.

"Once again we've had to dig deep and show that Wrexham resilience which we're renowned for."