Wrexham's PL dream on hold with playoff miss
Key takeaways
- Wrexham were unable to deliver the big victory that would have effectively guaranteed their spot in the playoffs.
- Wrexham, who were aiming for a fourth consecutive promotion that would see them play in the Premier League next season, finished seventh in the Championship table.
- At the STōK Cae Ras, a topsy-turvy four-goal first half saw Wrexham come from behind to lead Middlesbrough before David Strelec's 43rd-minute goal for the visitors ensure the teams were level heading into the break.
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Wrexham were unable to deliver the big victory that would have effectively guaranteed their spot in the playoffs. Peter Byrne/PA Images via Getty Images Wrexham suffered playoff qualification heartbreak Saturday after they were leapfrogged by promotion rivals Hull City on a dramatic final day of the Championship season.
The Welsh club, owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac, started the day inside the top six on goal difference, but their 2-2 home draw with Middlesbrough meant Hull City's 2-1 win over Norwich City saw Wrexham miss out on qualification for the playoffs by two points.
Wrexham, who were aiming for a fourth consecutive promotion that would see them play in the Premier League next season, finished seventh in the Championship table.