Not since 1982 have Wrexham returned to the second tier of English football, but promotion is tantalizingly close for the oldest club in Wales as the League One season culminates. However, the outcome is not solely in their hands following a 2-2 draw against relegation contenders Cambridge United, as their closest rivals edged closer to the championship.

With six games remaining, Phil Parkinson’s squad sits second in the table, while leaders Birmingham City have a 11-point gap with two matches in hand. A fierce competition brews for the second automatic promotion spot, with Wycombe Wanderers poised to claim it despite their struggles against Shrewsbury Town.

League One Automatic Promotion Race

Rank	Team	Pld	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Birmingham	38	27	8	3	39	89
2	Wrexham	40	23	9	8	24	78
3	Wycombe	39	21	12	6	29	75
4	Charlton	40	21	9	10	19	72
5	Stockport	40	20	11	9	22	71
6	Bolton	39	19	6	14	4	63

The top two teams will be promoted automatically to the Championship, while the third to sixth teams will enter playoffs.

Remaining Fixtures for Wrexham:

• April 5: Burton Albion (h)
• April 12: Wigan (a)
• April 18: Bristol Rovers (h)
• April 21: Blackpool (a)
• April 26: Charlton (h)
• May 3: Lincoln (a)

Promotion Scenarios: Wrexham cannot assure themselves of a top-two finish but winning against lower-ranking opponents could keep their hopes alive. A couple of critical fixtures against Charlton, who is also in contention, will critically shape the promotion race.

Historical Context: If Wrexham secures promotion, it would mark three promotions in three seasons—a rare feat in professional football.