WREXHAM improved in the second half against Stevenage at The Lamex Stadium but created very little in front of goal and suffered a 1-0 defeat.

Stevenage dominated the first half after taking a 10th minute lead and that proved to be the only goal.

Here's how the Reds' players rated.

ARTHUR OKONKWO: Low shot fizzed off wet surface for the goal but will feel he could have saved it. 6

EOGHAN O'CONNELL: Made a brilliant block in the area immediately after Wrexham went behind to deny Stevenage another goal. 6

DAN SCARR: Came in for his league debut and put himself about as the middle centre-back. 6

TOM O'CONNOR: Stevenage caused problems on the counter-attack but misplaced passes didn't help Wrexham. 5

RYAN BARNETT: Made a couple of darting runs first half but was much of a threat after the break, causing problems. 7

GEORGE DOBSON: Unable to make an impact in first half with Stevenage bossing midfield battles. Improved afterwards but Wrexham lacked creativity. 6

GEORGE EVANS: The holding midfielder was back in the starting XI but went off injured just before the break. 5

JAMES MCCLEAN: Stevenage controlled the midfield first half but Wrexham were better after the interval without creating much. 6

SEBASTIAN REVAN: Got down the left flank to support attacks in both halves on return to side. 6

JACK MARRIOTT: Had an early chance during Wrexham's bright start. 6

STEVEN FLETCHER: Linked up well at the start with Marriott and Wrexham asked more questions in the second period. 6

SUBSTITUTES

ANDY CANNON: It was more like it from him in the second half when he got in Stevenage's faces. 6

ELLIOT LEE: Came on when Parkinson made a triple change. 5

PAUL MULLIN: The Reds boss went for it with 25 minutes left and added to attacking options. 5

OLLIE PALMER: Another striker as Wrexham attempted to get something out of the game. 5

JACOB MENDY: Came on in last 10 minutes. 5