Other than three points, Phil Parkinson has outlined what his Wrexham players are fighting for in their clash against Notts County this afternoon.
Wrexham ended a run of four successive defeats in all competitions by beating lowly Sutton United on Tuesday night.
It was a hard-earned victory which took the Reds up to fourth in the table, six points behind leaders Stockport County with a game in hand.
This afternoon, however, Phil Parkinson’s side face a tougher test as they renew hostilities with Notts County.
In the most thrilling game in the National League season last term, Wrexham beat County 3-2 at the Racecourse Ground to help them clinch the title while the Magpies joined the Reds in League Two by winning in the play-off final at Wembley.
Now, the two sides are battling to win promotion to League One with County’s charge spearheaded by Macaulay Langstaff, who has plundered a whopping 22 league goals this term.
There’s so much on the line in the match in terms of strengthening promotion hopes, but Parkinson admits that there is more than just the three points at stake with many players fighting for their futures.
Phil Parkinson says what the Wrexham players are fighting for
Speaking ahead of this crucial clash, Parkinson said: “I am looking forward to Notts County. They were top of the league earlier in the season, they are still a good team and I can’t wait for it
“The lads will get a great reception from our home supporters
“Every game is tough, there is no quarter given in any division.
“Everybody is fighting for things; every player is fighting for a contract and every manager is fighting for his team.
“You have got to be prepared to scrap like we did at Sutton and like the majority of games I have been in charge.”
Home advantage could be crucial
In a match of this magnitude, home advantage is usually crucial. Wrexham found that out on their way to clinching the title last term.
The Reds won an incredible 22 of their 23 matches at the Racecourse Ground, only dropping two points against Woking in February.
Parkinson’s men have carried that sensational form across to the Football League.
As things stand, Wrexham have accumulated more points at home than any other team in the division (35) having only lost twice in 15 matches.
By contrast, their away form is much worse, placing 11th in League Two for the amount of points won on their travels.
Notts County, meanwhile, have only won four of their 16 away matches this term, so the hosts will be desperate to hand their opponents further misery on their travels.
A win could see Wrexham break into the automatic promotions while pulling 11 points clear of the Magpies.