After winning the perceived league-defining match and a draw, Wrexham managed to ruthlessly beat Yeovil in the National League matchup. In a match that Wrexham had to win to maintain their lead over Notts County, they delivered the goods.
The goal that finished the job ☑️#WxmAFC #WrexhamAFC #WelcomeToWrexham #WrexhamFX
— The Wrexham Talk (@TheWrexhamTalk) April 18, 2023
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This is a very close promotional battle. Both Wrexham AFC and Notts County have had a mind-blowing season, but to the dismay of fans, only one of them can secure automatic promotion. Wrexham’s big win against Yeovil means they lead the table by 4 points with 2 games remaining. Fans surely enjoyed that win and took to social media to celebrate.
Fans react to Wrexham’s win over Yeovil
It was an even match until the 60th minute. One more draw would have been bad for Wrexham. However, Wrexham switched their mentality to convert this goalless draw into a stomp within 17 minutes. Following are some of the best reactions to Wrexham’s win:
Holy crap it's really happening. One more win to go in this epic season. I so badly want this for the fine folks of Wrexham who have followed this team with such devotion for generations. You all deserve this. I'm so happy for you. Season 2 of WTW is gonna be lit. #UpTheTown
— George Biagi (@hoyageorge) April 18, 2023
I smell promotion
— FLASH (Aaron) (@D1V1D3DxFLASH1) April 18, 2023
Saturday April 22. Mark your calendars, Reds 🤩
— The Wrexham Talk (@TheWrexhamTalk) April 18, 2023
Absolutely amazing come back cmon boys one game away 🙏⚽️❤️
— Tracie griffiths (@Tracieanneg) April 18, 2023
1 more win to seal the deal
— Derek Taberner (@DezzaMUFC) April 18, 2023
All eyes on Saturday now, almost there
— Mark Waters 🏴🇺🇦 (@CariadFfisio) April 18, 2023
You are going up you’re going up!! Brilliant stuff
— James O'Hara (@batsterohara) April 18, 2023
In the 60th minute, Anthony Forde initiated a Hail Mary shot from outside the box. It went in, and thousands of Wrexham fans erupted in screams, but the red dragons weren’t done yet. In the 72nd minute, during a scuffle in the box, James Jones fired a laser-guided missile of a shot that landed in the back of a net, making the score 2-0.
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This dreamy match wouldn’t be complete without the involvement of star striker Paul Mullin. In the 77th minute, on a mesmerizing cross pass, he summoned his inner Cristiano Ronaldo and found the net. The score was 3-0 at this point and fans knew their dream is just almost a reality. A reality where Wrexham isn’t a 5th-tier club anymore.
Wrexham owners congratulated Ben Foster
The owners couldn’t control their emotions while celebrating the win. “It means so much to them. This club means so much to them. But that moment for them was just for that’s as good as it gets for them. Even they were saying that big big. Rob McElhenney was giving me big kisses on the lips.” said Ben Foster as he celebrated the victory.
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Do you think Wrexham will be able to get the automatic promotion? Or will Notts County win their tabletop? Drop your views in the comments below.