SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Wrexham was denied a Hollywood-style ending on its return to English soccer’s second tier on Saturday when relegated Premier League team Southampton struck twice in the final minutes to grab a 2-1 win.

Josh Windass’ penalty kick in the 22nd minute looked enough for Wrexham’s first win in the Welsh team’s first game back in the division in 43 years.

But Ireland defender Ryan Manning equalized in the 90th with a brilliant free kick over the wall inside the right post and then sent Jack Stephens sliding in at the far post to poke the winning goal into the roof of the net in the 96th at St. Mary's Stadium.

Wrexham missed numerous changes to build on its lead. Ryan Hardie might have sealed the win in the 87th but goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu tipped the Scottish forwar

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