Wrexham host Birmingham City at the Racecourse Ground in what promises to be a huge clash at the top of League One.
Wrexham have made three changes to their starting eleven as George Dobson and Ollie Palmer return to the side and Dan Scarr takes his place in defence.
Eoghan O’Connell had a nightmare against Shrewsbury so drops to the bench, alongside goalscoring hero Steven Fletcher and Tom Cannon.
One particular name in the starting eleven has caused a huge reaction from the Wrexham fans following an unfortunate incident confirmed by Phil Parkinson before the game.
Wrexham fans are amazed James McClean is fit to start the game against Birmingham City
Parkinson confirmed on Sky Sports pre-match coverage of Wrexham v Birmingham that captain James McClean was involved in a car accident before the huge clash.
McClean has declared himself fit to start and the Wrexham fans have shown their happiness and pride at the captain’s resilience and desire to do his best on a big night for the club.
One fan on X wrote: “What a character James McClean is leading by example as always proud to have him as our captain.”
Another fan stated: “Glad Macca is back, car crash yesterday goal today?”
One Wrexham fan has already predicted that McClean will be in the thick of the action, he stated: “You know McClean is ready to ruffle some feathers, great to see him playing.”
Wrexham defence key to Birmingham victory
Parkinson slammed Wrexham’s sloppy defending in their defeat at Shrewsbury and they will have their work cut out once again to stop the likes of Jay Stansfield and Alfie May.
Wrexham have the second best defensive record in League One, second only to their opponents Birmingham City.
Keeping Birmingham out this evening could be the key to a positive result for the Red Dragons given their struggle for goals in recent months.
Perhaps the match could be perfectly set up for recent super sub Steven Fletcher to come on and bag the winner.