Richard Sutcliffe

Analysing Wrexham’s run-in: An all-Wales affair, a trip to Birmingham, and the top two With 10 games to go, Wrexham sit in the final Championship play-off spot. The challenge now is to secure that top-six finish

Ten games remaining for Wrexham to keep alive those hopes of four promotions in a row by qualifying for the play-offs.

An analysis of the run-in for #WxmAFC incl score predictions in their quest to finish in the top six....

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Wrexham's goalposts are confusing people

Three times this season, there's been confusion at Wrexham as a goal is scored but the ball flies back out of the net at speed, as if its hit the post or been saved.

Want to know the reason for these 'bounce-back' goals? Read on.....

#WxmAFC
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

Why Lewis O'Brien will be key if Wrexham are to keep their play-offs dream alive

Wrexham won't fancy Hull City in the play-offs after being outplayed for the third time this season.

More importantly, #WxmAFC have to get their central midfield functioning again.

Lewis O'Brien, a player boasting bags of character and desire, will be key...

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

Why Lewis O'Brien will be key if Wrexham are to keep their play-offs dream alive

Wrexham won't fancy Hull City in the play-offs after being outplayed for the third time this season.

More importantly, #WxmAFC have to get their central midfield functioning again.

Lewis O'Brien, a player boasting bags of character and desire, will be key...

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

Wrexham’s preparations for Chelsea were near faultless – they just need to get used to VAR Wrexham did not enjoy their first taste of VAR, but it will be something they quickly need to adjust to should they be promoted again

VAR is a stain on modern day football that prevents fans celebrating a goal in the moment.

But, its here to stay..... just like Wrexham, after a night that showcased everything good about the rapid rise of #WxmAFC ...

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

Wrexham’s preparations for Chelsea were near faultless – they just need to get used to VAR Wrexham did not enjoy their first taste of VAR, but it will be something they quickly need to adjust to should they be promoted again

VAR is a stain on modern day football that prevents fans celebrating a goal in the moment.

But, its here to stay..... just like Wrexham, after a night that showcased everything good about the rapid rise of #WxmAFC ...

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

The Totally Football Show with James Richardson: Arsenal take control of the title race as Forest & West Ham boost survival hopes Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Art De Roché into the studio after what felt like a pivotal night in the Premier League.Art was at the Amex to see Arsenal earn a 1-0 win that earned...

🚨THURSDAY POD!🚨

It's @acjimbo.bsky.social, @oilysailor.bsky.social, @jacklang.bsky.social, Art De Roché & @markcarey93.bsky.social after a pivotal night

😡Hurzeler v Arteta
🖥️Who's going down?!
😲Villa thrashed, Toon stun Man Utd!
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Wrexham v Chelsea with @rsooty73.bsky.social

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Straight Outta Cobham: A show about Chelsea: Renewed hope for a top five finish after João Pedro's Villa Park hat-trick You can't stay mad at them for long...Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher with him for a look back on Wednesday night's 4-1 win at Aston Villa - to take Chelsea bac...

𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗗! 🚨

@mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @liamtwomey.bsky.social & @lukebosher.bsky.social assemble...

📈 Victory at Villa w/ @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
😮‍💨 João Pedro is very good
🧤 Rosenior's bold call between the sticks
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wrexham (A) preview w/ @rsooty73.bsky.social

#CFC

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The Athletic FC Podcast: The Preview: Wrexham vs Chelsea FA Cup weekend brings a Hollywood tie to the Racecourse Ground, as Wrexham host Chelsea. Can the Championship club upset the odds again? Elsewhere in fifth round action is yet another Newcastle and...

🤩 THE PREVIEW IS HERE 🤩

@adrianjclarke.bsky.social and @rsooty73.bsky.social help me look ahead to #Wrexham v #CFC and the rest of the Weekend’s action in the Football Association Challenge Cup

For @theathleticfc.bsky.social

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Welcome to Wrexham, from The Athletic's dedicated club correspondent

This is the fourth season The Athletic has covered Wrexham home and away, right from non-League to chasing a Premier League place.

As the beat reporter, here's what I've learned....
#WxmAFC

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

The day Phil Parkinson outfoxed Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea The Athletic brings the inside story of arguably Parkinson's finest hour through the lens of the footballer at the heart of his game plan

When League One side Bradford City drew Chelsea away in the FA Cup, no-one gave #BCAFC a chance.

Phil Parkinson, however, had a plan..... and the result was one of the biggest upsets in FA Cup history.

Can it be an omen for #WxmAFC versus #CFC tomorrow?

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

How Welcome To Wrexham is preparing for the Chelsea FA Cup game: ‘The storyline sells itself’ Saturday's FA Cup game at the Racecourse Ground is a big day for the documentary crew

Welcome to Wrexham, Chelsea-style.

🎬 Documentary's plans for the Cup
🤝 Trust built up with players & Parky
🎥 Where the cameras will be
⚽️ Liaising with #WxmAFC staff
✔️ Access all areas for the crew
📺 Staying professional when filming TV gold

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

On the road with the fans of the most hopeless team in English football

"If this season at Hillsborough was a boxing bout, it would have been stopped long ago. These fans, though, refuse to throw in the towel."

On the road with Sheffield Wednesday, as The Athletic joined 1,200 #SWFC fans at Norwich City for yet another loss.

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

On the road with the fans of the most hopeless team in English football Sheffield Wednesday have succumbed to the earliest relegation in EFL history – but the loyalty of their supporters cannot be doubted

If this season at Hillsborough was a boxing match, it would have been stopped long ago. These fans, though, refuse to throw in the towel.

On the road with Sheffield Wednesday, as The Athletic joined 1,200 loyal #SWFC fans at Norwich for yet another defeat.

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

On the road with the fans of the most hopeless team in English football Sheffield Wednesday have succumbed to the earliest relegation in EFL history – but the loyalty of their supporters cannot be doubted

If this season at Hillsborough was a boxing match, it would have been stopped long ago. These fans, though, refuse to throw in the towel.

On the road with Sheffield Wednesday, as The Athletic joined 1,200 loyal #SWFC fans at Norwich for yet another defeat.

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

Wrexham's midfield injuries are piling up - can Parkinson keep the promotion bid on track?

Another big win for Wrexham but the loss of control in the second half was a worry.

No doubt injured duo Ben Sheaf, out for the season, and Matty James were missed in those second 45 minutes.

Is new boy Zak Vyner the answer as a stopgap holding midfielder? #WxmAFC
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Sheffield Wednesday, relegated at their city rivals. This was the ultimate humiliation The Championship's bottom side, who have endured one of the most miserable seasons in EFL history, had their fate sealed at Bramall Lane

Blades Glory - Owls Down (May 90)
Owls Cheers... Blades Tears (Apr 93)

Two famous headlines that sum up how fortunes across Sheffield's great football divide can fluctuate hugely.

Where will #SWFC being relegated at #twitterblades in 2026 rank in years to come?

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

Sheffield Wednesday, relegated at their city rivals. This was the ultimate humiliation The Championship's bottom side, who have endured one of the most miserable seasons in EFL history, had their fate sealed at Bramall Lane

Blades Glory - Owls Down (May 90)
Owls Cheers... Blades Tears (Apr 93)

Two famous headlines that sum up how fortunes across Sheffield's great football divide can fluctuate hugely.

Where will #SWFC being relegated at #twitterblades in 2026 rank in years to come?

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

Sheffield Wednesday, relegated at their city rivals. This was the ultimate humiliation The Championship's bottom side, who have endured one of the most miserable seasons in EFL history, had their fate sealed at Bramall Lane

Two newspaper headlines from three years apart in the early 90s perfectly illustrate how Sheffield's football rivalry can swing one way and then the other.

Today, though, belonged to United, as Wednesday's relegation was confirmed at their rivals' home.

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

It’s raining goals at Wrexham. But the great entertainers must cut out the generosity As pleasing on the eye as Wrexham's attacking was against Ipswich, some of their play at the other end was less palatable

Only leaders Coventry City have scored more goals on home soil than Wrexham in this season's Championship, while only bottom club Sheffield Wednesday have conceded more.

Its proving an intoxicating mix but will it be enough to take #WxmAFC to the Premier League?

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

It’s raining goals at Wrexham. But the great entertainers must cut out the generosity As pleasing on the eye as Wrexham's attacking was against Ipswich, some of their play at the other end was less palatable

Only leaders Coventry City have scored more goals on home soil than Wrexham in this season's Championship, while only bottom club Sheffield Wednesday have conceded more.

Its proving an intoxicating mix but will it be enough to take #WxmAFC to the Premier League?

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Ben Foster interview on time at Wrexham: ‘Any time anyone sees me, all they mention is the penalty save’ Ben Foster won promotion from the National League with Wrexham. He spoke to The Athletic about his experience

Ben Foster talks....

🔑 Key to Wrexham's success
💪 Strong dressing room characters
📹 Go-Pro insight
🚫 Parky's 'no d***heads' rule
⚽️ 'that' penalty save v Notts County
🎤 Fun with That Wrexham Podcast
🤝 Staying involved as #WxmAFC ambassador

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...

Ben Foster interview on time at Wrexham: ‘Any time anyone sees me, all they mention is the penalty save’ Ben Foster won promotion from the National League with Wrexham. He spoke to The Athletic about his experience

Ben Foster talks....

🔑 Key to Wrexham's success
💪 Strong dressing room characters
📹 Go-Pro insight
🚫 Parky's 'no d***heads' rule
⚽️ 'that' penalty save v Notts County
🎤 Fun with That Wrexham Podcast
🤝 Staying involved as #WxmAFC ambassador

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...

Don't mention the C word: The battle to keep Wrexham's focus on the league, not Chelsea

Don't mention the 'C' word.

Wrexham cannot afford to get distracted by Chelsea with 12 points up for grabs before the FA Cup tie.

#WxmAFC claimed one of those at Bristol City with a performance that suggests the players' focus remains on the league.

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

Don't mention the C word: The battle to keep Wrexham's focus on the league, not Chelsea

Don't mention the 'C' word.

Wrexham cannot afford to get distracted by Chelsea with 12 points up for grabs before the FA Cup tie.

#WxmAFC claimed one of those at Bristol City with a performance that suggests the players' focus remains on the league.

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

Wrexham hoping to draw a Premier League club at home in FA Cup fifth round The Welsh club will also play Ipswich Town again in the league next week with both sides hoping for promotion to the Premier League

Back-to-back home games against the same team are relatively rare in the UK, especially compared to MLB & NBA in the U.S.

Will Wrexham's Cup win have any bearing on next weekend's repeat clash with Ipswich Town, this time in the Championship? #WxmAFC

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

Will Wrexham deprioritise the FA Cup with the play-offs in sight? Not likely

The FA Cup may have lost some of its sheen in recent years.

But not in Wrexham, a club famous for upsets who once needed lucrative Cup runs to stay alive....
#WxmAFC
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

Will Wrexham deprioritise the FA Cup with the play-offs in sight? Not likely

The FA Cup may have lost some of its sheen in recent years.

But not in Wrexham, a club famous for upsets who once needed lucrative Cup runs to stay alive....
#WxmAFC
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac on five years at Wrexham: ‘We’ve just got started’ The co-owners reflected on their five years in charge of Wrexham — and the importance of building a sustainable future

Ryan Reynolds & Rob Mac exclusive on today's fifth anniversary of buying Wrexham.

📧 Email pitch to lure in Reynolds
🤝 The duo's aligned thinking
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Being embraced by the community
🏟 Future-proofing #WxmAFC
💔 "Inconsolable when lose"
🎓 Future links with Uni

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...

Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac on five years at Wrexham: ‘We’ve just got started’ The co-owners reflected on their five years in charge of Wrexham — and the importance of building a sustainable future

Ryan Reynolds & Rob Mac exclusive on today's fifth anniversary of buying Wrexham.

📧 Email pitch to lure in Reynolds
🤝 The duo's aligned thinking
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Being embraced by the community
🏟 Future-proofing #WxmAFC
💔 "Inconsolable when lose"
🎓 Future links with Uni

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...