Crewe Alexandra 0-3 Wrexham: Already-promoted visitors stroll to victory

Crewe's Ryan Cooney was sent off in the 54th minute

Wrexham strolled to a win that left 10-man hosts Crewe Alexandra sweating on their League Two play-off hopes.

Paul Mullin set up Ollie Palmer for his first league goal since November to put Wrexham on course.

Palmer then returned the favour for Mullin to double Wrexham's lead by the break before Andy Cannon added a third after Crewe defender Ryan Cooney was sent off for handball.

Victory saw already-promoted Wrexham reach a club league record 85 points.

It surpassed their previous best of 84 points in 2002-3 with a game remaining.

Crewe, who are fifth, will keep a keen eye on the day's later games before preparing for their final scheduled league game against Colchester United on Saturday, 27 April.

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson said: "It's great to get the record points total but the most important thing was that we approached the game in the right way after last weekend.

"We had a lot of pats on the back last weekend and a great celebration but the boys showed what great professionals they are.

"It was a strong performance both with and without the ball and we ere always in control of the game. We're all really pleased for Ollie to get the goal after all his work for the team."