PHIL PARKINSON never doubted Wrexham’s ability to churn out away wins after beating Scunthorpe United 3-1 to go top of the National League.

Wrexham went into Wednesday’s clash at Glanford Park knowing they would replace Notts County, who drew 2-2 with Southend the previous evening, as leaders with three points and the Reds responded by winning 3-1.

With a 100 per cent record at The Racecourse, Wrexham’s form on the road is less impressive - they still boast the fourth best away record in the division - and Parkinson was delighted his side proved they can pick up victories on their travels.

“We know we can, there is no doubt about that,” said Parkinson ahead of another away game at Wealdstone tomorrow.

“The home form is exceptional, I don’t know where we are in the away form league table but we are not far off the top in that as well.

“The standards have been so high at home, sometimes it is difficult to replicate it but we did against Scunthorpe.

“We were excellent and controlled, I would say, 75 minutes of the game.

“In any game of football you are never going to completely dominate; there are always going to be periods where you have to stand strong and we did that.

“It is all about resting now and just being ready to go again.”

Wrexham dominated the first half and, after creating a host of good chances, led 2-0 through Ollie Palmer and Aaron Hayden.

However, Scunthorpe pulled a goal back just before the break and came out fired up at the start of the second period.

But the Reds had more opportunities and top scorer Paul Mullin’s 16th goal of the season secured a well deserved victory.

“Obviously delighted with the win,” said Parkinson.

“I thought we started really well in the first half, we scored two and could have had four or five; the goalkeeper made some great saves and a couple of scrambles.

“Then they get a goal with their first real attempt.

“That goal lifted them for 10-15 minutes in the second half but we weathered that little period and then played with real quality.

“We created numerous chances and the third goal is a moment of quality which wins us the game.”

Parkinson hailed the resolute defending when Scunthorpe went in search of an equaliser and the attacking play which led to a number of excellent chances, with Wrexham taking three to reach 50 goals scored in 18 league games this season.

“We were comfortable at 2-0 and didn’t really feel threatened,” added Parkinson.

“The goal knocked us a bit which goals do but we reset ourselves well.

“Scunthorpe scored three goals in the last three games at home so there was always that belief in them that they can get goals kicking towards their end in the second half, and they started quick.

“But we dug deep and did what we had to do; we came through the other side of that period with some really great attacking football.”