Wrexham travel to Wigan Athletic in their latest test of nerve in the battle for League One promotion.
Phil Parkinson will be hoping for good news on the fitness of Jay Rodriguez and George Dobson after both left the field injured during the 3-0 win over Burton Albion.
Sam Smith is expected to have recovered from an illness that left him feeling under the weather, whilst Arthur Okonkwo’s player of the month award is set to instil further confidence in the Red Dragons defence.
Wycombe’s 1-0 win at Huddersfield has ramped up the pressure of this crucial League One clash with Ryan Lowe’s stubborn outfit and Parkinson has issued a rallying cry to the travelling fans from North Wales.
Phil Parkinson sends passionate message to Wrexham fans ahead of Wigan trip
Speaking to the Leader, Red Dragons boss Parkinson has asked his travelling support to ‘make this like a home game’ as Wrexham look to edge closer to Championship football next season.
Parkinson stated: “It is amazing that we have sold 4,700 tickets, the away support has been brilliant for us again this year. It’s a great stadium to play at and it will be a terrific atmosphere.
“This will be a different type of atmosphere because there will be a lot of empty seats; it is such a big stadium and Wigan don’t traditionally get sell-out crowds.
“We have got to look to make this like a home game atmosphere if we can but Wigan have got a lot to play for. We need our army right behind us like they were on Saturday. It’s absolutely key.
“It’s obviously a very important game and we’ll be ready. It’s exciting to be part of this for everybody and it’s going to be a tough game but we are looking forward to it.”
Wrexham need to break down stubborn Wigan defence
Wrexham have been warned of Wigan’s threat under Ryan Lowe as they boast one of the best defensive records in the division.
Wrexham have won a lot of games by the odd goal this campaign and this clash could be no different as both sides generally play with a cautious approach.
It took a late Steven Fletcher goal in the 91st minute to win the return fixture at the Racecourse Ground and patience may be the order of the day once again for Parkinson’s side.
It will be important that Wrexham do not panic if the breakthrough doesn’t come immediately as the quality of the likes of Smith and Ollie Rathbone have proven this season that magic moments in games will come.