Wycombe Wanderers, who are two points behind Wrexham in the League One table, clashed against Leyton Orient away from home in an early Saturday kick-off. Randell Williams was on target for Leyton as they edged out the visitors to hand Wrexham a major advantage in the Championship promotion race.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The Red Dragons can now secure a direct promotion to the English second tier if they beat Charlton Athletic at their home later on Saturday. A few hours before the crucial encounter, American actor and co-owner Ryan Reynolds was spotted in the SToK Cae Ras stadium stands. The moment he came to know about Wycombe's defeat, Reynolds raised his fist in the air to celebrate.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Reynolds had earlier admitted that he is extremely tense and had joked that the stress of another Wrexham promotion push has given him an “eight-inch ulcer” and caused “receding hairlines”.
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WHAT NEXT FOR WREXHAM?
Phil Parkinson's side will give their all in their final home game of the 2024-25 campaign as they host Charlton on Saturday evening. A win will help the Welsh secure a third consecutive promotion, a feat that no club in English football's history has achieved in the past.