Wrexham are riding on the crest of a wave at the moment after starting their season exactly where they left off in League Two.
Wrexham cantered to promotion in the fourth tier, finishing behind Stockport County in second, and now they’re mixing it at the top of League One.
A return of two wins and a draw from their opening three games represents a fine start, as Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds aim for a third promotion in a row.
The Hollywood owners have engineered their success in the transfer market but the main culprit behind their meteoric rise is manager Phil Parkinson, who continues to go from strength to strength.
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Phil Parkinson’s 3-5-2 system proving effective in League One
During his time as manager of Wrexham, Parkinson has brought unparalleled success to the football club following back-to-back promotions.
But that hasn’t stopped him from avoiding the critics over his style of football. Known for playing a direct, route one system, Parkinson pushes his wing-backs high and aims to flood the box with crosses and attempts on goal.
It’s a style that has often faced criticism from sections of the fanbase as it’s not the easiest on the eye though it has proven effective.
From guiding the Reds to consecutive promotions and scoring the most goals of any side in the Football League since the start of 2023/24, nobody can say that – particularly at home – Wrexham aren’t exciting to watch.
They’ve proven that narrative correct this season, putting three past Wycombe Wanderers and Reading while scoring twice against Sheffield United in the Carabao Cup.
Remarkably, in the absence of Paul Mullin, Wrexham’s eight goals scored have come from eight different scorers with Elliot Lee, Ollie Palmer, Will Boyle, Steven Fletcher, Sebastian Revan, Andy Cannon, Jack Marriott and Max Cleworth all getting their name on the scoresheet.
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Wrexham’s free-scoring can prove vital in promotion race
The key ingredient for any side gunning for promotion is being able to score from anywhere across the pitch, and that is a trait Wrexham have in abundance.
Three of their eight goals have been scored by defenders and a further two from midfield, with the Welsh outfit showing the early hallmarks of a team more than capable of challenging near the top.
Wrexham supporters will also be pleased to see Mullin return to the pitch for 16 minutes against Reading and their talisman – who netted 26 goals last term – will further improve their threat in the final third.
Mullin replicating his previous form in front of goal and Parkinson’s men continuing to prove dangerous across the field will be two vital cogs in the promotion race.