Barnet remain top despite Wrexham defeat

A goal from Rob Evans has earned Wrexham a 1-0 victory over Conference Premier leaders Barnet.

The midfielder's long-range strike condemned Barnet to just their second defeat of the season, but the Bees remain at the top of the table.

Barnet dominated the opening half of the match, but despite the best efforts of Lee Cook and John Akinde, they couldn't find the breakthrough against their Welsh opponents.

Wrexham had offered little in Barnet's final third, with only Wes York providing any kind of threat to the league leaders, but four minutes after the interval, they took a surprise lead when Evans found the bottom corner from the edge of the box.

The home side offered a response but they were unable to create much in front of goal, and Wrexham nearly capitalised through Elliott Durrell, who had an effort well blocked.

Barnet pressed for the equaliser in the closing stages, but chances were few and far between, and Wrexham held on to move into sixth place in the standings.