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Different issues for Wrexham to contend with during hard-fought win

JENNY SUGARMAN says Wrexham faced something different as they maintained their hold on top spot in the Adran Premier with victory at Barry.

By Shaun Davies · The Leader

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 4:51 PM

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Wrexham overcame an aggressive press to defeat Barry 3-1 and stay atop the Adran Premier.
Natasha Thomas and Faye Knox scored early first-half goals to give Wrexham a two-goal lead.
Erin Murray scored for Barry before Maria Francis-Jones sealed Wrexham's victory directly from a corner kick.

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Wrexham Women overcame windy conditions and an aggressive press from Barry to secure a hard-fought 3-1 away victory, keeping them at the top of the Adran Premier table. Head coach Jenny Sugarman noted that Barry's tactics created unique challenges, requiring her side to adapt their problem-solving and focus on quick, short connections.

Natasha Thomas opened the scoring for Wrexham in the 17th minute off an assist from Maria Francis-Jones, before Faye Knox added a second six minutes later. After Barry's Erin Murray pulled a goal back before halftime, Francis-Jones sealed Wrexham's seventh win of the campaign by scoring directly from a second-half corner.

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