Referee Ed Duckworth blows his whistle, and Mansfield get the game under way.

A period of silence is impeccably observed by all fans in attendance as the Last Post is played ahead of Remembrance Sunday, which takes place next weekend.

Prior to tonight's game, Phil Parkinson spoke about how his side's brilliant efforts in the cup last season played a key role in their National League title win.

"We utilised those games to test ourselves against better opposition," he said.

"But also big occasions and how we responded in those situations and I felt it helped us."

Read more: Phil Parkinson: FA Cup run 'helped' Wrexham last season

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It's a debate that's raged on for some time now.

Paul Mullin would love nothing more than to represent Wales, although the Wrexham striker says he is not expecting a call from Rob Page.

"I'll hold out the hope that If I'm playing well enough and I get the chance to do so, I'd be over the moon," he said.

He added: "I don't expect to be called up."

Read more: Paul Mullin: Wrexham striker 'does not expect' Wales call-up

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It's been a remarkable day of first round action so far.

Bristol Rovers trounced minnows Whitby Town 7-2 while eighth-tier Ramsgate defeated National League Woking 2-1.

Barrow earned a 3-1 win away at Northampton Town, Bolton cruised to a 4-0 triumph over Solihull Moors and Eastleigh romped to a 5-1 win against Boreham Wood.

National League side Aldershot have hammered League Two's Swindon Town 7-4 to become the first ever non-league side to score seven goals against league opponents.

Magic of the cup, eh?

These two sides met in the league almost exactly a month ago.

Mansfield dominated the contest and had plenty of chances to win it, although goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo was in inspired form for Wrexham.

The game ultimately ended goalless, with both sides remaining firmly in the mix for the League Two play-offs.

Speaking after the game, Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson said: "[In the first half] probably our quality let us down, we weren't quite slick enough in possession. But even then, when you're not at your best, you've got to stand strong.

"The goalkeeper's made some great saves. We got some great blocks in and defended set plays well to get us in at half time at 0-0 with a great chance to go on and win the game.

"I thought in the second half we showed a lot more quality in our play but still showed that steeliness.

"We stood strong as a team and it's a really important clean sheet."

Match report: Arthur Okonkwo shines as Dragons claim point

Phil Parkinson makes just one change from his side's 2-0 win at Notts County last time out.

Anthony Forde comes in for Jacob Mendy who drops to the bench.

Wrexham: Okonkwo, Forde, Evans, Tozer (C), O'Connor, McClean, Jones, Cannon, Lee, Dalby, Mullin.

Subs: Howard, Cleworth, Boyle, Hosannah, Mendy, Young, Davies, Bickerstaff, Palmer.

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Nigel Clough has made three changes to the side that started Tuesday night's 1-0 defeat to Port Vale in the Carabao Cup.

Rhys Oates, Baily Cargill and Callum Johnson start in place of Will Swan, Calum Macdonald and George Maris.

Academy graduate Finn Flanagan is on the bench for Mansfield.

Mansfield: Pym, Johnson, Flint (C), Brunt, Cargill, Reed, Lewis, Clarke, Keillor-Dunn, Oates, Bowery.

Subs: Flinders, Macdonald, McLaughlin, Cooper, Flanagan, Maris, Boateng, Gale, Swan.

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Good evening everyone!

It's a Saturday night under the lights for Mansfield and Wrexham today after the game was switched to a late slot for TV purposes.

Both sides have a firm eye on securing promotion from League Two this season, although cup progress could well help build momentum when it comes to their domestic concerns.

Anyway, that's enough preamble, let's get stuck into the team news for this tasty looking first round FA Cup clash.

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