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Wrexham Lose Ground to Millwall as Owners Hand Parkinson ‘Job for Life’

Parkinson is challenging EFL substitution-window limits that constrained his bench during the defeat.

Overview

  • Wrexham fell 2-0 at home to Millwall, staying sixth in the Championship and slipping six points behind the Lions in the play-off race.
  • Midfielder Matty James left with a suspected toe injury and wing-back Liberato Cacace reported pain behind his knee, with further assessments to come.
  • Early injury changes used two of Wrexham’s three permitted substitution windows, forcing a triple change later under EFL rules that allow only three entry opportunities.
  • Phil Parkinson criticized the substitution-window rule as unfair after genuine first-half injuries, arguing it reduced tactical flexibility.
  • Co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney publicly reiterated unwavering backing for Parkinson, saying he effectively has a job for life, as Wrexham turn to an FA Cup tie with Ipswich before visiting Bristol City in the league.