Wrexham are placed in elite company for one impressive statistic and it demonstrates why Phil Parkinson doesn’t get enough credit.
Wrexham’s dreams of winning consecutive promotions are slowly turning into a reality.
Phil Parkinson‘s men bounced back from recent disappointment by running out as dominant 3-1 winners against Grimsby Town on Saturday.
The result has left the Reds in third position, three points above MK Dons after they were hammered 5-0 by Stockport and three adrift of leaders Mansfield Town, who they play in Friday’s mouth-watering clash.
Wrexham have established themselves as firm contenders for League One football next term through their dominance in a match once they hit the front.
Wrexham are yet to lose this season after taking the lead
On Saturday, Wrexham blew away Grimsby inside 40 minutes as a brilliant double from Andy Cannon and a wonderful volley from Paul Mullin gave the visitors a 3-0 lead.
The Mariners did pull one back eight minutes from time, but it was yet another game where Parkinson’s side took the lead in the match and weren’t pegged back.
Indeed, the Reds are one of few teams across England’s top four divisions yet to lose from a winning position.
Manchester City and Liverpool, battling it out for the Premier League title, Championship high fliers Leeds United and a handful of League Two sides – Gillingham and Walsall – have all avoided defeat after going ahead.
It demonstrates that Wrexham are at their strongest when they hit the front in a match and Parkinson deserves huge credit.
Phil Parkinson deserves credit for impressive statistic
Although Wrexham struggle to come back after going behind, claiming just 12 points from a losing position, they’re relentless once they hit the front, and that is all down to Parkinson.
The former Bradford City boss is vastly experienced and although his style sometimes comes under scrutiny, his experience in management has helped pull his side through difficult encounters.
Parkinson is an expert at seeing out a game, making well-timed substitutions late on or believing in the group he has on the pitch.
It’s this belief, coupled with his tactical understanding, that has seen Wrexham keep elite company and not lose from a winning position.
As we enter the final stretch of an exciting campaign, supporters can take comfort in knowing how strong the Reds are once they’ve taken the lead.
And in a tight encounter, Wrexham’s strength once they’ve hit the front could ease nerves and make all the difference in the promotion race.