Ben Whiteman scored against his former club as Wrexham claimed a much-needed Championship victory over bottom side Preston North End.

Joe Worrall headed Wrexham in front with his first goal for the club, but Alfie Devine equalised five minutes later.

Former Preston captain Whiteman, who left Deepdale controversially in the summer, restored Wrexham's lead with his first goal since joining the club.

Second-half goals from Sam Smith and Kieffer Moore sealed an ultimately comfortable win for Wrexham and leave North End manager Graham Alexander still seeking a first point this campaign.

Preston remain at the foot of the table while Wrexham are up to 14th – three points off the play-off places.

Ahead of the game Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson had described speculation over his future as "part and parcel of being a manager" amid reports of growing pressure after the midweek loss at home to West Brom.

The 58-year-old received a rapturous reception from the home supporters as he made his way to the technical area before kick-off.

Despite sitting bottom of the Championship, Preston started brightly and Andrew Hughes' header was cleared off the goal-line by Joe Worrall.

Wrexham threatened when Matty James, returning after injury, played an incisive pass into Kieffer Moore. His lay-off found Callum O'Hare inside the six-yard box, but Daniel Iversen saved his effort.

The Preston goalkeeper then dived low to keep out Sam Smith's attempt, but he was beaten moments later when Worrall rose to meet Danny Imray's cross and head Wrexham in front with his first goal for the club.

Preston responded with Johnny Kenny firing wide before the visitors drew level after Wrexham failed to clear their lines. The loose ball fell to Alfie Devine, who made no mistake from close range.

Ben Whiteman had been subjected to boos from Preston supporters following his contentious summer move to the Racecourse, but the former North End captain had the final say as he restored Wrexham's lead.

The midfielder collected the ball on the edge of the penalty area before calmly firing into the bottom corner to put the hosts back in front and ease the tension around the Racecourse.

Substitute Brad Potts fired wide early in the second half, but Wrexham soon took control.

Whiteman turned provider as his corner was met by striker partner Smith, who headed home his first goal of the season to extend the hosts' lead.

Wrexham struck again four minutes later when Moore converted Callum Doyle's cross with a side-footed finish to put the result beyond doubt.

The goal prompted a collective sigh of relief around the Racecourse as Parkinson's side moved closer to a much-needed victory.

Ben Whiteman scored against his former club as Wrexham claimed a much-needed Championship victory over bottom side Preston North End.

Joe Worrall headed Wrexham in front with his first goal for the club, but Alfie Devine equalised five minutes later.

Former Preston captain Whiteman, who left Deepdale controversially in the summer, restored Wrexham's lead with his first goal since joining the club.

Second-half goals from Sam Smith and Kieffer Moore sealed an ultimately comfortable win for Wrexham and leave North End manager Graham Alexander still seeking a first point this campaign.

Preston remain at the foot of the table while Wrexham are up to 14th – three points off the play-off places.

Ahead of the game Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson had described speculation over his future as "part and parcel of being a manager" amid reports of growing pressure after the midweek loss at home to West Brom.

The 58-year-old received a rapturous reception from the home supporters as he made his way to the technical area before kick-off.

Despite sitting bottom of the Championship, Preston started brightly and Andrew Hughes' header was cleared off the goal-line by Joe Worrall.

Wrexham threatened when Matty James, returning after injury, played an incisive pass into Kieffer Moore. His lay-off found Callum O'Hare inside the six-yard box, but Daniel Iversen saved his effort.

The Preston goalkeeper then dived low to keep out Sam Smith's attempt, but he was beaten moments later when Worrall rose to meet Danny Imray's cross and head Wrexham in front with his first goal for the club.

Preston responded with Johnny Kenny firing wide before the visitors drew level after Wrexham failed to clear their lines. The loose ball fell to Alfie Devine, who made no mistake from close range.

Ben Whiteman had been subjected to boos from Preston supporters following his contentious summer move to the Racecourse, but the former North End captain had the final say as he restored Wrexham's lead.

The midfielder collected the ball on the edge of the penalty area before calmly firing into the bottom corner to put the hosts back in front and ease the tension around the Racecourse.

Substitute Brad Potts fired wide early in the second half, but Wrexham soon took control.

Whiteman turned provider as his corner was met by striker partner Smith, who headed home his first goal of the season to extend the hosts' lead.

Wrexham struck again four minutes later when Moore converted Callum Doyle's cross with a side-footed finish to put the result beyond doubt.

The goal prompted a collective sigh of relief around the Racecourse as Parkinson's side moved closer to a much-needed victory.

Ben Whiteman scored against his former club as Wrexham claimed a much-needed Championship victory over bottom side Preston North End.

Joe Worrall headed Wrexham in front with his first goal for the club, but Alfie Devine equalised five minutes later.

Former Preston captain Whiteman, who left Deepdale controversially in the summer, restored Wrexham's lead with his first goal since joining the club.

Second-half goals from Sam Smith and Kieffer Moore sealed an ultimately comfortable win for Wrexham and leave North End manager Graham Alexander still seeking a first point this campaign.

Preston remain at the foot of the table while Wrexham are up to 14th – three points off the play-off places.

Ahead of the game Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson had described speculation over his future as "part and parcel of being a manager" amid reports of growing pressure after the midweek loss at home to West Brom.

The 58-year-old received a rapturous reception from the home supporters as he made his way to the technical area before kick-off.

Despite sitting bottom of the Championship, Preston started brightly and Andrew Hughes' header was cleared off the goal-line by Joe Worrall.

Wrexham threatened when Matty James, returning after injury, played an incisive pass into Kieffer Moore. His lay-off found Callum O'Hare inside the six-yard box, but Daniel Iversen saved his effort.

The Preston goalkeeper then dived low to keep out Sam Smith's attempt, but he was beaten moments later when Worrall rose to meet Danny Imray's cross and head Wrexham in front with his first goal for the club.

Preston responded with Johnny Kenny firing wide before the visitors drew level after Wrexham failed to clear their lines. The loose ball fell to Alfie Devine, who made no mistake from close range.

Ben Whiteman had been subjected to boos from Preston supporters following his contentious summer move to the Racecourse, but the former North End captain had the final say as he restored Wrexham's lead.

The midfielder collected the ball on the edge of the penalty area before calmly firing into the bottom corner to put the hosts back in front and ease the tension around the Racecourse.

Substitute Brad Potts fired wide early in the second half, but Wrexham soon took control.

Whiteman turned provider as his corner was met by striker partner Smith, who headed home his first goal of the season to extend the hosts' lead.

Wrexham struck again four minutes later when Moore converted Callum Doyle's cross with a side-footed finish to put the result beyond doubt.

The goal prompted a collective sigh of relief around the Racecourse as Parkinson's side moved closer to a much-needed victory.

Ben Whiteman scored against his former club as Wrexham claimed a much-needed Championship victory over bottom side Preston North End.

Joe Worrall headed Wrexham in front with his first goal for the club, but Alfie Devine equalised five minutes later.

Former Preston captain Whiteman, who left Deepdale controversially in the summer, restored Wrexham's lead with his first goal since joining the club.

Second-half goals from Sam Smith and Kieffer Moore sealed an ultimately comfortable win for Wrexham and leave North End manager Graham Alexander still seeking a first point this campaign.

Preston remain at the foot of the table while Wrexham are up to 14th – three points off the play-off places.

Ahead of the game Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson had described speculation over his future as "part and parcel of being a manager" amid reports of growing pressure after the midweek loss at home to West Brom.

The 58-year-old received a rapturous reception from the home supporters as he made his way to the technical area before kick-off.

Despite sitting bottom of the Championship, Preston started brightly and Andrew Hughes' header was cleared off the goal-line by Joe Worrall.

Wrexham threatened when Matty James, returning after injury, played an incisive pass into Kieffer Moore. His lay-off found Callum O'Hare inside the six-yard box, but Daniel Iversen saved his effort.

The Preston goalkeeper then dived low to keep out Sam Smith's attempt, but he was beaten moments later when Worrall rose to meet Danny Imray's cross and head Wrexham in front with his first goal for the club.

Preston responded with Johnny Kenny firing wide before the visitors drew level after Wrexham failed to clear their lines. The loose ball fell to Alfie Devine, who made no mistake from close range.

Ben Whiteman had been subjected to boos from Preston supporters following his contentious summer move to the Racecourse, but the former North End captain had the final say as he restored Wrexham's lead.

The midfielder collected the ball on the edge of the penalty area before calmly firing into the bottom corner to put the hosts back in front and ease the tension around the Racecourse.

Substitute Brad Potts fired wide early in the second half, but Wrexham soon took control.

Whiteman turned provider as his corner was met by striker partner Smith, who headed home his first goal of the season to extend the hosts' lead.

Wrexham struck again four minutes later when Moore converted Callum Doyle's cross with a side-footed finish to put the result beyond doubt.

The goal prompted a collective sigh of relief around the Racecourse as Parkinson's side moved closer to a much-needed victory.