The final matchday of the Championship season is upon us, and Wrexham is on the brink of something truly special. When actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds took over the club in late 2020, few could have predicted the fairy tale that has unfolded—captured so vividly in the FX series Welcome to Wrexham. Now, the Red Dragons are fighting for a fourth straight promotion, a remarkable journey that began in the fifth-tier National League.
As Saturday, May 2 approaches, Wrexham finds itself in a tense battle for the final playoff spot. After a tough 3-1 loss to league champions Coventry City, the team sits in sixth place with 70 points from 45 matches—level on points with Hull City in seventh, but ahead on goal difference. Derby County is close behind in eighth with 69 points, making this a three-way showdown for a shot at the Premier League.
The drama will unfold at the iconic Racecourse Ground, where Wrexham hosts fourth-place Middlesbrough. Boro is still chasing an automatic promotion spot, so they won't be taking it easy. Meanwhile, Hull travels to ninth-place Norwich City, and Derby faces 15th-place Sheffield United. With all 12 Championship matches kicking off simultaneously at 7:30 a.m. ET, every goal will matter.
For Wrexham, the path to the playoffs is straightforward: they need to better Hull's result and at least match Derby's. If they tie with Hull on points, goal difference becomes the tiebreaker. Right now, Hull has the edge with 68 goals scored compared to Wrexham's 67, so every strike counts. A win against Middlesbrough would put the Red Dragons in the driver's seat, but a draw or loss could leave them vulnerable.
While automatic promotion to the Premier League is out of reach—the top two spots are already claimed—the playoffs offer a tantalizing prize. The teams finishing third, fourth, fifth, and sixth will compete for the final promotion spot, and Wrexham is determined to be part of that mix. For a club that was playing in the National League just a few years ago, this is nothing short of extraordinary.
Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the Wrexham story, this Saturday promises edge-of-your-seat action. The Red Dragons have defied the odds before, and with the home crowd behind them, anything is possible. Get ready for a finale that could define a season—and a club's future.