Hollywood star and Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney was in attendance for the club's crucial away fixture at Blackpool on Monday, April 21, 2025, where the Red Dragons secured a vital 2-1 victory. This win has significantly boosted Wrexham's hopes of achieving an incredible third consecutive promotion to the Championship.
As the promotion race intensifies in League One, Wrexham took full advantage of a near-perfect day, overpowering Blackpool with a dominant second-half display. Goals from James McClean and Oliver Rathbone propelled the Welsh club to victory, while their rivals Wycombe suffered a crushing 4-0 defeat at the hands of Charlton, allowing Wrexham to maintain a two-point cushion over them in the standings.
Wrexham now sits at 86 points, with Charlton following closely at 82 and Stockport just behind at 81. This puts the Red Dragons in a prime position to make history, as no club has ever won three successive promotions across the top five tiers of English football. From non-league to the second tier in just three years would be a remarkable achievement.
The atmosphere at Bloomfield Road was electric, with a sold-out contingent of 2,000 Wrexham fans making the trip up the M6 to support their team. They roared Phil Parkinson’s side on to triumph in what could have been a tricky encounter, especially after Wrexham had drawn three of their past four matches. Parkinson remarked on the negativity that might have surrounded the team following their previous result, but emphasized the importance of blocking that out.
“There was a bit of negativity, I would imagine, after we didn’t win last week but the lads blocked that out,” Parkinson said. “And we’re not going to get carried away the other way because people will start thinking we’ve done the job now.”
The game began with both teams vying for control, but it was Wrexham who eventually found their rhythm. Despite a few missed opportunities in the first half, including a close call from veteran forward Jay Rodriguez, Wrexham's determination shone through in the second half. McClean, who had been taunted by Blackpool fans throughout the match, made his mark by scoring the opening goal with a low effort that slipped through a crowd of defenders and nestled in the corner of the net.
Just minutes later, Rathbone doubled Wrexham's lead, calmly slotting the ball into the bottom corner after a well-worked play. The visiting fans erupted in chants of “We are going up,” reflecting their belief in the team’s potential to achieve promotion.
Parkinson praised his squad’s mindset as they look to finish the season strong, stating, “We can control one thing and that’s our mindset. It’s going to be completely feet on the floor and we’re going to come out fighting to finish the season off well. It’s about performance level. If at the end of the season we haven’t got promotion but we’ve played well, I can live with that.”
On the other side, Blackpool's manager Steve Bruce acknowledged the struggle his team faced against a strong Wrexham side, noting that the defeat was detrimental to their playoff aspirations. Blackpool had entered the match with an outside chance for the playoffs, having lost only three times since their previous encounter with Wrexham on Boxing Day. However, this latest setback has all but sealed their fate for next season in League One.
As the season draws to a close, Wrexham's supporters can feel the excitement building. The prospect of making history looms large, and with just two wins needed to secure promotion, the Red Dragons are determined to keep their momentum going.
With the promotion race heating up, Wrexham's next matches will be crucial. They will need to maintain their focus and composure as they aim for the finish line. The fans, players, and coaching staff all share a common goal: to write the next chapter in Wrexham's storied history.
As the action continues in League One, all eyes will be on Wrexham. Can they achieve the unthinkable and rise to the Championship? The journey is far from over, but with their current form and the unwavering support of their fans, anything seems possible.
