SAM RICKETTS admitted it all went wrong for Wrexham as they were stunned 3-0 at Sutton United.
Sutton were hammered 4-0 at home by Boreham Wood on Tuesday and Wrexham headed south confident of continuing their good start to the season.
But they gave away a penalty in the opening 15 minutes and had key midfielder Luke Summerfield sent off for a poor tackle.
Wrexham boss Ricketts said: ""Whatever could have gone wrong today did go wrong.
"Goals change games and after 15 minutes we gave the referee an opportunity, whether it is a penalty or not, to award one and with that Sutton get their tails up."
Ricketts now has to lift his side for a difficult trip to Harrogate Town on Tuesday night.
More reaction and pictures in Monday's Leader.
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