Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson is closing in on an unwanted record that could spark doubts about his ability to manage in the Championship.
Wrexham face Sheffield Wednesday this weekend, where two teams with zero points will be pitted against each other at the Racecourse Ground.
The Red Dragons have surprised many with their performances against both Southampton and West Brom, but ultimately have struggled defensively, whilst showing inconsistencies in front of goal.
Pressure will be on Wrexham to topple Sheffield Wednesday, a club who have undergone mass difficulties this summer, and have a depleted first-team squad as a result.
However, this expectation for Wrexham to get their first points on the board of the 2025/26 Championship season also stems from a looming record that Phil Parkinson must make sure he does not match this weekend.
Wrexham could equal unwanted record from 1981/82 with defeat against Sheffield Wednesday
This weekend will see Wrexham look to avoid defeat at the Racecourse Ground, as a loss at the hands of Sheffield Wednesday would see an unwanted record matched.
Wrexham have not lost their opening three league games of a Football League season since 1981-82, via the BBC website.
It can be expected that, if Wrexham do match this record and lose to a troubled Sheffield Wednesday, questions will begin to be asked of Phil Parkinson and whether he is a suitable manager at Championship level.
It is the first time that the two sides have faced off since 2006, and Wrexham will surely be confident to replicate the 4-1 winning result from last time out against the Owls and put Sheffield Wednesday in further misery.
Phil Parkinson will be feeling the pressure vs Sheffield Wednesday
The opening games of the Championship season have taken Wrexham by surprise. It is clear that the division is very unforgiving, and several of Wrexham’s lesser-experienced players have learned that the difficult way.
Fortunately, Wrexham have now been handed a fixture that is easier on paper in comparison to the clashes with Southampton and West Brom, but that will translate into further pressure on Phil Parkinson.
Sheffield Wednesday will be without No.1 goalkeeper Pierce Charles, as well as a host of top players they have lost this summer, in comparison to Wrexham who have spent multi-millions courtesy of Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac.
It is paramount that Wrexham avoid relegation this season, and a poor result at home to a weakened Sheffield Wednesday side could spark questions as to whether Parkinson is the best man for the long-term of this football club.