ONE goal decided it but Wrexham deserved to win by more after totally dominating the eagerly awaited derby against Tranmere Rovers.

The Reds renewed acquaintances with their old rivals at Prenton Park and it was one of the most comfortable 1-0 wins you will ever see with Aaron Hayden's 56th minute goal securing three points.

Wrexham played very well and were on top from start to finish while Rovers were poor throughout and hardly laid a glove on Phil Parkinson's side.

It was a first League Two away win of the season for Wrexham and the margin should have been bigger but victory was all that mattered.

Here's how the players rated.

MARK HOWARD: Safe pair of hands and also made a couple of good saves from two rare chances. 7

RYAN BARNETT: Both wing-backs were a threat, causing Tranmere all sorts of problems throughout the game. 8

AARON HAYDEN: Continued his comeback from injury by scoring the winning goal, and played his part in shut-out. 7

BEN TOZER: A clean sheet never looked it doubt as Wrexham dealt with everything Tranmere threw at them. 7

WILL BOYLE: Wrexham's back-line has had its critics but they did very well, helping to secure a derby win. 7

JAMES MCCLEAN: Had a lot of joy down the left and came close to scoring as well. Showed his class. 9

LUKE YOUNG: The Wrexham midfield was effective, winning the battles as they outplayed and outfought Tranmere. 7

TOM O'CONNOR: Commanding figure as the holding midfielder and had the assist for Hayden's goal. 7

ELLIOT LEE: The playmaker tried to make things happen as Wrexham dominated from start to finish. 7

SAM DALBY: Wrexham's hold-up play was good and Dalby had a chance to score first half. 7

OLLIE PALMER: Put in a good shift and linked up well with Dalby. His work-rate was second to none. 8

SUBSTITUTES

EOPHAN O'CONNELL: Helped Wrexham see the game out. 6

ANTHONY FORDE: Fresh legs on the right flank. 5

GEORGE EVANS: New signing made his debut as a late substitute. 5