penalty spot, making it a 5–1 win against Braintree Town in what was virtually the last kick of the regular season. In the 2012–13 season, Ashton stayed at the Racecourse and was still a regular in the Dragons defence. After the departure of regular penalty taker Jake Speight to Mansfield Town Ashton took over penalty duties scoring his first in a 2–1 loss to Blackpool in a pre-season match. He scored his first goals of the season in a game away to Stockport County with two penalties but due to "over celebrating" he picked up a second yellow card and was sent off. On 6 November 2012 Ashton signed a new 3-year contract with Wrexham which would last until 2015. His next goal came in a 4–2 FA Cup first round loss to Alfreton Town. On 8 December 2012 Ashton scored his first goal in open play against Nuneaton Town before scoring a second in the match from the penalty spot in a memorable 6–1 win. In March 2013 Ashton picked up his first career honour by winning the FA Trophy with Wrexham, Ashton played in every round but missed the final at Wembley due to injury. A month and a half later, Ashton played at Wembley in a Wrexham shirt, in a 2–0 loss to Newport County in the Conference play-off Final. Ashton was released by Wrexham on 14 May 2015. Barrow On 8 June 2015, Ashton signed for Barrow for their return to the National League. He made seven appearances for the club. Southport The following season he joined Southport. Cefn Druids He then moved in 2017 back to playing in Wales, this time joining Cefn Druids in the Welsh Premier League. During his time with the club he played for them in Europe in Europa League qualifying matches. Llandudno In September 2020 he joined Llandudno. The 2020–21 season was cancelled after one cup game due to the coronavirus pandemic. After a full 2021–22 season playing for the club in the Cymru North he retired to concentrate on coaching and management. Career honours Wrexham FA Trophy: winners 2012–13, runners-up 2014–15 References External links 1985 births Living people Barrow A.F.C. players Cefn Druids A.F.C. players Chester City F.C. players Llandudno F.C. players Macclesfield Town F.C. players Shrewsbury Town F.C. players Southport F.C. players Tranmere Rovers F.C. players Wrexham A.F.C. players Cefn Druids A.F.C. managers Association football defenders English footballers