It's very close at the top of League One
It's shaping up to be a dramatic fight for promotion from League One.
Let's explore some of the key moments from matches on December 3rd.
Wrexham 1 - 0 Barnsley
The match started brightly, with Ryan Barnett testing Barnsley goalkeeper Ben Killip early on, his left-footed strike forcing a smart save in the ninth minute. Wrexham faced an early setback when goalkeeper Callum Burton was forced off with an injury midway through the first half, replaced by Mark Howard.
Wrexham were close to breaking the deadlock before half-time, as Matty James’ half-volley was well stopped by Killip. The second half unfolded much like the first, with neither side dominating the game. Max Cleworth, already with five goals this season, nearly added another, while Killip was kept busy again, denying Elliot Lee’s well-struck effort from the edge of the box.
Paul Mullin and Steven Fletcher were introduced as substitutes with over 20 minutes to play, replacing Lee and Ollie Palmer. However, it was Barnsley substitute Fabio Jalo who almost made the difference for the visitors, only for Howard to produce a key save.
Fletcher came close in the final minutes, but as the match seemed destined for a draw, Rathbone stepped up with a stunning left-footed strike to snatch the three points for Wrexham.
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Exeter 2 - 2 Wycombe Wanderers
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— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) December 3, 2024
Rare dropped points for Wycombe Wanderers as their11-match winning streak across all competitions came to an end in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Exeter City.
Exeter got off to a flying start, taking the lead within two minutes. Jack Fitzwater’s cross reached Millenic Alli at the back post, and the forward skillfully outmaneuvered his marker before delicately chipping the ball over goalkeeper Franco Ravizzoli.
The hosts doubled their advantage after 22 minutes. Tristan Crama’s header from a Kevin McDonald corner struck the post, but Jack McMillan was quickest to react, poking the rebound over the line from close range.
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Wycombe, however, responded swiftly, cutting the deficit just five minutes later. Joe Low powered in a header from an Aaron Morley corner to breathe life back into the visitors. Wycombe nearly equalised soon after, but a mix-up between Fred Onyedinma and Richard Kone allowed Exeter goalkeeper Joe Whitworth to make a crucial save.
The Chairboys came out strong in the second half, taking control of the game. Their pressure paid off in the 54th minute when Cam Humphreys produced a moment of brilliance, curling a stunning 25-yard effort into the bottom corner to level the scores.
Both sides pushed for a winner, but the points were ultimately shared.
Huddersfield Town 1 - 0 Wigan Athletic
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Huddersfield extended their unbeaten streak to eight League One matches with a narrow 1-0 victory over a resilient Wigan, thanks to a rare goal from Ollie Turton.
The away side had frustrated Huddersfield to keep the game 0-0 at the break. However, the home side broke the deadlock within eight minutes of the restart.
