Wrexham A.F.C. secured an historic third successive promotion after beating Charlton Athletic 3-0. Phil Parkinson described the game as 'one of the most incredible days' in his football career.

What happened?

The 58-year-old manager will celebrate his fifth anniversary as Reds' manager in four weeks time. Wrexham responded to play-off heartbreak in Parkinson's first season by winning the National League title.

Why it matters for Wrexham A.F.C.

The Reds made it back-to-back-to-back promotions by finishing second in League One in 2024-25. After nearest rivals Wycombe Wanderers lost 1-0 at Leyton Orient, Wrexham's 3-0 win over Charlton Athletic sealed automatic promotion.

What comes next?

As of 30 Jun 2026, Wrexham A.F.C. stands at 7th in the Championship with 71 points from 46 games. Their recent form is DLWWL, with 69 goals scored and 65 conceded, resulting in a +4 goal difference. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 7th | | Points | 71 | | Goal difference | +4 | | Title race | 24 points behind leaders Coventry | Parkinson enjoyed the season, and the challenge now is to make the squad competitive again.