Wrexham promotion chase: Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney club one National League title win after victory

Wrexham need just one more win to secure promotion to the EFL and the National League title after beating Yeovil Town on Tuesday. Anthony Forde, James Jones and Paul Mullin all scored second-half goals in a 3-0 win, which now means a win over Boreham Wood will take them into League Two.

The Hollywood-owned club are currently four points ahead of second-placed Notts County with two games left to play, so even a draw followed by a win could be enough. However, to seal the deal at Racecourse Stadium, all three points are needed this weekend against Boreham Wood.

So, win and it’s Wrexham’s turn?

Yes. The equation is simple. Defeat Boreham Wood and promotion from the National League and champion status is confirmed. If they don’t, victory over Torquay will be demanded on the final day of the season, although statistically Wrexham are big favorites with 33 wins already this season.

When was Wrexham’s last EFL stint?

It has been 15 years since the Welsh-based club was part of what is known as the Football League, the top four divisions of English football. The Premier League is at the top with League two at the bottom and anything below that is traditionally considered non-league football (formerly amateur football).

This is historic, right?

Correct. Wrexham’s current tally of 107 points has broken both the National League and the single-season points record in professional English football. A 34th win of the campaign would add to that benchmark figure, making it harder to beat for another club in the future.

But is there a worst case scenario?

Although unlikely, Wrexham could lose to both Boreham Wood and Torquay, dropping them into the promotion play-offs at the very last minute. It would take Notts County to win both games and as owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney discovered in last year’s semifinals, the playoff lottery can be heartbreaking.