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Wrexham narrowly misses Championship promotion play-offs in historic debut season
- Wrexham finished 7th in the Championship, the highest finish in the club's 162-year history, in their debut season at this level.
- They accumulated 71 points from 46 matches, missing the final promotion play-off spot by just two points.
- This near-miss ends their bid for a fourth consecutive promotion but establishes them as a serious future contender.
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Conclusion
Wrexham finished 7th in the Championship with 71 points (19 wins, 14 draws, 13 losses), just 2 points behind 6th-placed Hull City (73 points) for the final promotion play-off spot. Their campaign ended with a 2-2 draw against Middlesbrough on May 2, 2026. This represents the highest league finish in the club's 162-year history. Verified via standings and matches tables.