Wrexham beat Middlesbrough 2-0 at the Racecourse Ground, with George Thomason and Ollie Rathbone scoring the goals. The result gave Wrexham their first home clean sheet of the season and handed Middlesbrough only their second defeat of the campaign.
Parkinson on the display
Parkinson told Sports Illustrated after the win: "All I ever want, and all the owners want, is that honesty in the performance that our fans can relate to. That is why there has been that great connection with the supporters and the players and the owners and myself. Because, in general, they have seen honesty and commitment. That’s what the club is all about. I am really pleased, not getting carried away, but we upset a good team tonight."
Response after Sheffield United defeat
Wrexham's previous outing was a defeat to Sheffield United. He added: "It was important we put that back in place tonight. I’ve got to stress that it hasn’t been missing all season; we’ve had some good performances. However, in the first half against Sheffield United, we lacked everything we want to be as a team. Tonight, we were very structured without the ball. The gaps and spaces were tight, so we could get up to the ball and take the ball off them. The number of times we came out in duels tonight was exactly how we want to play."
The standard at the Racecourse
Parkinson said: "Middlesbrough know they have been in a game tonight. Mine, Steve, the rest of the staff’s mantra since day one is that if anyone comes to the Racecourse, they have to know they have been in one hell of a game. I think the Middlesbrough players know that tonight."
Next match
Wrexham will welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to North Wales.
