Wrexham’s promotion hopes hang by a thread after loss to league winners

Wrexham’s push for another promotion has hit a roadblock after a defeat to newly crowned second division champions Coventry City left their play-off ambitions hanging in the balance.

The defeat leaves Wrexham A.F.C. in a precarious place in the league. With just one game left in the season, they remain inside the top six but only on goal difference.

Both Hull City and Derby County are within touching distance of the playoffs, meaning the race for the final play-off place will now go down to the final day.

For Phil Parkinson’s side, the equation is simple but uncomfortable: they need to match or better the results of their rivals to guarantee a play-off place. Anything less opens the door for Hull or Derby to leapfrog them at the last moment.

Championship playoff race: final day fixtures

Derby County vs Sheffield United (15th)

Hull City vs Norwich City (9th)

Wrexham vs Middlesborough (3rd)

Current Championship table (6th-8th)

6. Wrexham – 70 pts (GD +4)

7. Hull City – 70 pts (GD +3)

8. Derby County – 69 pts (GD +9)

All the games of the final day of the season will take place on Saturday 2 May.

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