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Positives for Wrexham despite loss in C'ship

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August 11, 2025

LONDON - Wrexham endured a long wait to play Championship football - the aim is the Premier League eventually - and manager Phil Parkinson was just proud of his team regardless of the result.

On Aug 9, they suffered an agonising 2-1 defeat to two late Southampton goals on their return to English football's second tier after 43 years, while Sheffield United were humbled 4-1 by Bristol City.

Backed by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, Wrexham have enjoyed a dream ascent from the National League to the Championship with three consecutive promotions.

They played their first game in the second tier in 43 years and 86 days, the longest gap between matches at that level since Doncaster Rovers between 1958 and 2008.

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