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Wrexham Falls Short of Championship Playoffs After Final‑Day Draw

A record seventh-place finish capped a rapid rise under celebrity ownership.

Overview

  • Wrexham, which drew 2-2 with Middlesbrough on Saturday, finished seventh as Hull City’s 2-1 win over Norwich sealed the final playoff spot.
  • Co-owner Ryan Reynolds said he was completely gutted yet proud, noting the season delivered the best league finish in the club’s 150-plus years.
  • Manager Phil Parkinson said the current squad will be stronger after a full preseason and signaled targeted summer signings to push for promotion next year.
  • Hull’s winner appeared offside according to multiple reports, highlighting that the English Football League does not use in-game video review to check such calls.
  • A late flurry captured the stakes as Wrexham sent goalkeeper Danny Ward up for a 93rd-minute corner, ending a season that followed three straight promotions and a surge in global profile through the Welcome to Wrexham series.