Wrexham’s Championship Rise Continues as Windass Seals Vital Win

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Wrexham’s remarkable surge in the Championship continued with a determined 1‑0 victory over Charlton Athletic, extending the Red Dragons’ unbeaten run to five matches and lifting them to 13th, just four points off the play-off places.   The decisive moment came in the 77th minute when substitute Onel Hernandez was penalised for handball, allowing Josh Windass to calmly convert from the spot for his fifth goal of the season. It was Wrexham’s third consecutive home win, capping a week that showcased the club’s growing consistency and resilience under Phil Parkinson.

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00:00Wrexham's remarkable surge in the championship continued with a determined 1-0 victory over

00:07Charlton Athletic, extending the Red Dragons' unbeaten run to five games and lifting them to

00:1213th, just four points off the playoff places. The big moment came in the 77th minute when

00:19substitute O'Neill Hollande's was penalised for handball, and Owen Josh Windass do calmly convert

00:24from the spot for his fifth goal of the season. It was Wrexham's third consecutive home win,

00:30capping a week, that showcased the club's growing consistency and resilience under Phil Parkinson.

00:37The racecourse ground was electric as fans witnessed a side that has matured considerably

00:42since the early season struggles. Once vulnerable to defensive lapses and narrow defeats, Wrexham

00:48now combine organisation, confidence and intensity, making the home stadium a difficult

00:54place for visiting teams. Parkinson highlighted the role of supporters and squad mentality in

01:02the resurgence. We've always spoken about making this place difficult for the opposition.

01:08Issa Kodobore typifies that with his fighting spirit and our defenders winning headers and

01:13playing with physicality, ensures teams know if they come to Wrexham they're in for a tough afternoon.

01:18Hollywood co-owner Ryan Reynolds has expressed his pride, posting on social media,

01:26this town, this heart forever. Since Ryan Reynolds and Ron McElhenney took ownership in 2021,

01:32Wrexham have risen from the National League to the Championship through smart recruitment,

01:36strong management and unwavering fan support.

01:40As the international break arrives, Wrexham sit comfortably mid-table and can use the fortnight

01:47to prepare for a crucial run of fixtures, starting with Ipswich Town on November 22nd.

01:53If momentum continues on what began as a survival season could evolve into a genuine promotion challenge.

02:01Reynolds and McElhenney's vision continues to bear fruit with performances on the pitch,

02:05matching the ambition off it, cementing Wrexham's place as one of football's most inspiring modern success stories.

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