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Wrexham beat Southampton 2-1 with late Schlotterbeck own goal

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Wrexham secured a 2-1 victory against Southampton courtesy of Keven Schlotterbeck's late own goal. Phil Parkinson's side, reeling from a 6-0 hammering at West Ham, kicked off their campaign with a first home Championship win. Kieffer Moore headed Wrexham in front during an opening period dominated by Southampton, while James Ward-Prowse scored his first goal since returning to level the match after the break. Saints pushed hard after Daniel Peretz denied Moore an audacious strike from the halfway line, but Wrexham edged it when Jacques Ekomie's cross was turned in by Schlotterbeck under pressure from Callum O'Hare in the 89th minute. The result came amid the ongoing 'Spygate' saga, with Southampton boss Tonda Eckert facing an FA hearing, and Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac making light-hearted social media jibes about the controversy.