Wrexham’s Premier League dreams ended by 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough

Football
2 May 2026 • 10:08 PM MYT
The Independent
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Wrexham’s Premier League dreams ended by 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough

  • Wrexham's aspirations for a fourth consecutive promotion were ended following a 2-2 Sky Bet Championship draw against Middlesbrough.
  • The result saw Wrexham finish seventh in the league, missing out on a play-off position.
  • Middlesbrough secured fifth place and a play-off spot, and will face Southampton in the semi-finals.
  • The match was a back-and-forth affair, with Middlesbrough's Tommy Conway scoring first, followed by goals from Wrexham's Josh Windass and Sam Smith.
  • David Strelec's equaliser for Middlesbrough just before half-time ultimately prevented Wrexham from securing the points needed for a play-off berth.