Wrexham's rapid rise hits first hitch as Premier L...
Key takeaways
- Wrexham goalkeeper Danny Ward looked at manager Phil Parkinson who, having ignored his previous two pleas, finally waved him forward.
- But this time, nerves and slippery technique outweighed the improbable as the corner failed to find a red shirt, Middlesbrough cleared, Kieffer Moore soon launched an effort over the bar, and that was that.
- - Championship: Final table of regular season - Who's up, down?
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
In the 93rd minute in Wrexham's final game of the regular season, with the Welsh club needing a goal to secure a spot in the Championship playoffs and a shot at the Premier League, they forced a corner against Middlesbrough. Wrexham goalkeeper Danny Ward looked at manager Phil Parkinson who, having ignored his previous two pleas, finally waved him forward. It was perfectly set for a box-office finish; after all, we've seen them here before. That's what happens when you have the backing of Hollywood.
The ground held its breath. But this time, nerves and slippery technique outweighed the improbable as the corner failed to find a red shirt, Middlesbrough cleared, Kieffer Moore soon launched an effort over the bar, and that was that. A 2-2 draw. Events elsewhere on a stomach-churning final day of the Championship meant Wrexham will have to wait another season for Premier League football.
- Championship: Final table of regular season - Who's up, down? Championship, League One, League Two, National League