Nightmare for Wrexham! Key man Andy Cannon suffers ruptured ACL and set for lengthy spell out for Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's side

Wrexham posted on their website that Cannon, 28, has met with a specialist and will undergo surgery on his knee next week. This follows after he was stretchered off during the Red Dragons' 2-1 win against Mansfield Town on Sunday. A club statement read: "Wrexham AFC can confirm midfielder Andy Cannon suffered a ruptured ACL in the match against Mansfield Town on Sunday (February 23). The midfielder was stretchered off in the first half, and following a scan the serious extent of his injury is now known. The 28-year-old has met with a specialist this evening and will undergo surgery next week, and faces a significant period of rehabilitation time post-surgery."

Cannon has played 28 times for Wrexham, scoring four goals in all competitions. The Red Dragons are pushing for a third-straight promotion and they will need every player in their squad to achieve that lofty goal, so losing Cannon is a big blow.

He told the club's website: "Our thoughts are with Andy at this time. Rest assured, we’ll get him the best possible treatment and he’ll come back better than ever.”

While Cannon awaits his surgery, Wrexham are in semi-final Football League Trophy action on Wednesday at home to Peterborough United.