Wrexham warn Notts County rivalry now has 'added edge' as Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's side prepare for crunch clash

The Red Dragons will renew their famed rivalry with Notts County this weekend after the two teams fought tooth and nail in an epic battle for automatic promotion in the National League last season. While Wrexham emerged as eventual champions with 111 points, their fight for top spot has given birth to a new rivalry and Max Cleworth believes that it will be another rivetting encounter at the Racecourse Ground in the upcoming match.

Speaking to reporters, Cleworth said: "I think obviously because of the rivalry there's possibly an added edge to it, but it's three points like any other game and we'll approach it in exactly the same way.

"Obviously from last year we know how good a team they are, they've got some very good individual players, they've changed the manager and they'll be coming here looking for the three points."

Wrexham put an end to their run of three successive defeats against Sutton United on Tuesday evening as they emerged victorious by a 2-1 margin. However, Cleworth believes that the losing streak was "just a blip" and they are ready to up the ante in the business end of the season.

"We know how good we are as a team, and obviously the run we've had over the last few seasons has been incredible," he said.

"I think you can overlook things at times, it's just a blip - we're still in a good position in the league."

Notts County head into this match on the back of a scintillating 3-1 win over Newport County on Tuesday, thanks to a brace from Macaulay Langstaff, which was their first victory in six games. As both teams prepare to battle it out on the pitch, the stage is set for a fiercely contested encounter in North Wales.