Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Wrexham (1st, 111 pts) held a 50-point advantage over Oldham Athletic (12th, 61 pts). The last five rounds placed Oldham Athletic 1st in the league for form — higher than their 12th in the standings. Against a league average of 1.39 goals per team per game, Wrexham ran at 2.52 scored and 0.93 conceded, Oldham Athletic at 1.37 and 1.39.
Momentum sat with Wrexham, winners of their last four, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Defeat had not touched Oldham Athletic in 5 games.
The venue was Racecourse Ground, Wrexham in Racecourse Ground, with room for 15,500 spectators. On the scoreboard, Wrexham led 2-1 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 5-1.