Not since 1982 have Wrexham played in the second tier of English football, but promotion is tantalizingly within reach for the oldest club in Wales as the League One season enters its final stretch. It is, however, not in their hands after a 2-2 draw against relegation-threatened Cambridge United on a night when their nearest rivals let the Red Dragons gain an opportunity to control the promotion race.

Wrexham currently sits second in the table, trailing only league leaders Birmingham City, who are 11 points clear with two games in hand. Meanwhile, the contest intensifies for the second automatic promotion spot.

League One Automatic Promotion Race

Position	Team	Pld.	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Birmingham	39	28	8	3	43	92
2	Wrexham	41	24	9	8	27	81
3	Wycombe	40	21	12	7	28	75
4	Stockport	41	21	11	9	24	74
5	Charlton	41	21	10	10	19	73
6	Bolton	40	20	6	14	5	66

To secure automatic promotion, Wrexham needs to outperform Wycombe, who currently have their fate in their own hands. The remaining fixtures for Wrexham include games against Burton, Bristol Rovers, Blackpool, Charlton, and Lincoln.

Even a perfect run by Wrexham could still lead to complication if Wycombe wins all their matches. Ultimately, these final games will not only determine Wrexham’s fate but also present challenges against teams fiercely battling relegation.

With rich ownership under Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, Wrexham’s rapid ascent through the leagues has been remarkable, but if they reach the Championship, their financial investments will be crucial for maintaining their status in a challenging league.