In a thrilling win at the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham took a significant step towards promotion from the National League, defeating title rivals Notts County. The victory was witnessed by a sold-out crowd, including Hollywood actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.
The visitors took the lead on the stroke of half-time with a stunning freekick by John Bostock. Five minutes after the restart, Paul Mullin equalized for Wrexham, and later set up Jacob Mendy to put the Reds in front. However, County struck back with a header from Kyle Cameron.
In a dramatic turn of events, Elliott Lee scored what seemed to be the winning goal for Wrexham, but the visitors were awarded a penalty in stoppage time. Cedwyn Scott stepped up to take the shot, but Ben Foster brilliantly saved his low spot kick, securing three points for Wrexham.
Wrexham now leads the National League with 103 points, three ahead of Notts County, with five games remaining. They also have the advantage of a game in hand, increasing their chances of ending a 15-year absence from the EFL.
This high-stakes game showcased the intensity of an extraordinary title race and will likely be remembered for years to come. Both teams had their share of chances, but ultimately, it was Wrexham’s day as they came out on top in this nail-biting contest.
