Former Rangers forward Josh Windass scored on his competitive debut for Wrexham to end a 43-year wait for a goal in the second tier of English football.
The Championship club - backed by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney - returned to the second tier after three consecutive promotions through the divisions.
Wrexham began their Championship campaign away to Southampton, recently relegated from the Premier League.
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Windass, signed from Sheffield Wednesday, wrote his name in the history books on his debut for the Welsh club as he scored a penalty after 22 minutes.
The goal, a spot-kick rifled into the bottom corner, made Windass the first player to score in the second tier for Wrexham since 1982.
Unfortunately for the former Rangers ace, Southampton would stage a last-gasp comeback to claim a 2-1 victory at St Mary's.
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Ryan Manning slammed home a free-kick from 30 yards in the final minute of normal time to restore parity.
Then, Jack Stephens sparked pandemonium amongst home supporters as he prodded home a late winner in the sixth minute of stoppage time.
Windass wasn't the only former Rangers frontman to feature for Wrexham in the narrow opening-day defeat.
Ryan Hardie, another summer signing for the club, came off the bench to replace Windass in the 72nd minute.
The striker had come through the Rangers academy and earned a move to Wrexham following a spell with Plymouth Argyle.
