Wrexham return to League One action on Saturday afternoon, taking on old rivals Stockport County.
The Red Dragons and the Hatters have being going head-to-head for several years now, with their rivalry realling kicking off in 2021/22.
Stockport County’s manager made a chant about Wrexham after his side pipped the Welsh outfit to the National League title that season.
Two years later, after the Hollywood club finally won promotion from the fifth tier, they then faced off in League Two.
Stockport prevented Paul Mullin breaking a record when they clashed on the final day of 2023/24, but the striker could be out for revenge this weekend.
Wrexham go into the game sat third in League One, while their opponents are fifth but only six points adrift of the automatic promotion places.
Wrexham team and injury news vs Stockport County
After having their first free midweek for some time, the Red Dragons have been able to give certain players a much-needed rest.
Speaking this week, Phil Parkinson confirmed four Wrexham players had knocks and would use the extra days to recover.
Said stars were Ollie Rathbone, Ryan Barnett, Sebastian Revan, and George Dobson, two of which featured in the win over Wycombe Wanderers at the weekend.
Barnett and Revan did not make the matchday squad and it’s not yet known if they will be in contention to play versus Stockport.
Outside of said quarter, Andy Cannon has the only other confirmed injury problem going into Saturday.
Paul Mullin returns in Wrexham predicted XI vs Stockport County
Every game is now a must-win for Wrexham, and Parkinson will have to get his team selection spot on.
Jay Rodriguez has struggled on the goal front since his January arrival, drawing the ire of fans amid zero goals in 10.
This has left Sam Smith isolated up front and having to do a lot of the work himself when the pair are playing together.
But Parkinson spoke about Mullin and Ollie Palmer this week, leaving the door open for the fringe duo to finally return.
As a result, given Rodriguez continues to flounder in front of goal, we could finally see one of the duo come back in.
And owing to his previously superb record for Wrexham, especially during crucial periods, it could well be Mullin.
Potential issues with the four players named above mean the eleven, barring a change up front, is likely to look very similar to the one that beat Wycombe.