Wrexham assistant Steve Parkin jokes about 'banning' players from promotion talk after huge 4-1 win over Crawley puts Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney's side within touching distance of League One

The match against Crawley showcased Wrexham's dominance, with Ryan Barnett breaking the deadlock with his debut goal for the club. Leading scorer Paul Mullin followed with a brace, while Andy Cannon added another strike to secure Wrexham's fourth win in five matches, positioning them favourably in the promotion race.

In the wake of the commanding victory over Crawley, Wrexham find themselves on the cusp of League One promotion, igniting hopes and aspirations among players and fans alike. Nonetheless, assistant manager Parkin tempered excitement with a touch of humour, jesting about "banning" players from promotion talk.

"It would be very nice. There's not many clubs who've achieved that (promotion)," Parkin told reporters.

"It's difficult to ban people talking about it or not mention it."

Tuesday's starting lineup boasted seven players from the National League title-winning squad of the previous season, reflecting the team's cohesion and championship pedigree. Wing-back Barnett, pivotal in the victory over Crawley, echoed Parkin's sentiments, stressing the team's ability to thrive under pressure and maintain their focus amid external distraction.

"Sometimes it's hard to block out the noise with what people are saying, how many points you need and all that," he said. "But we're a group that's extremely experienced in high-pressure games and high-pressure moments. We block all that out and focus on how many points we can get as a team and no matter what everyone else is doing, It can be tough with a lot going on around the club but you can only focus on what's going on out on the pitch - and we know if we win our games we get promoted."

With an impressive home record of 48 points and 54 goals scored in 21 games, coupled with just four regular league defeats in three years, Wrexham exude confidence as they approach the final stretch of the season under the stewardship of Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

Currently occupying the second spot in the table, Wrexham sit four points behind leaders Stockport County but maintain a comfortable five-point lead over fourth-placed MK Dons. With just three games remaining, a mere five points would guarantee them a top-three finish, signaling their imminent elevation to League One.

Moreover, two of their last three matches are at the Racecourse, including their next fixture against Forest Green on Saturday and the potential season finale against Stockport on April 27. If they indeed make the jump, it would be for the first time in the club's 159-year history that they achieved back-to-back promotions.