Wrexham blew the chance to go top of League One on Thursday evening with a 2-1 defeat to Shrewsbury Town.

John Marquis scores a goal in each half to earn Shrewsbury Town victory in the cross-border derby with promotion-chasing Wrexham.

It was reported on Friday that Shrewsbury were in for the defensive midfielder as Gareth Ainsworth seeks to boost his ranks in the January transfer window.  The 30-year-old has made 10 appearances for the National League side,

Two old foes are set to lock horns once again as Wrexham AFC make the short trip across the border as they face off in League One against Shrewsbury Town. Both sides are battling it out at either end of the table with the hosts looking for some vital points in their bid for survival

Shrewsbury boss Gareth Ainsworth makes two changes to the side beaten 1-0 at Leyton Orient last time out. Funso Ojo and George Lloyd come into the first XI in place of Jordan Shipley, who drops to the bench and Tom Bloxham, who has joined Blackpool.