Wrexham director Shaun Harvey has said the club’s 2025-26 season can already be considered a success ahead of Saturday’s final Championship game, with the Reds still chasing a play-off place at the Racecourse Ground.
BBC shared Harvey’s comments this week as attention builds towards the final round of fixtures. His message focused on perspective rather than pressure.
Wrexham go into the weekend with their position still undecided. A place in the play-offs remains possible, but not guaranteed.
Harvey said:
“The time is now. We’ve got one game to go of the league season.”
He added: “To use Alex Ferguson’s favourite phrase, it definitely is ‘squeaky bum time’. Will we make it or won’t we make it? Well, there’s a story to be written either way.”
Harvey explains why Wrexham’s season is already a success
Harvey’s argument is built on the scale of Wrexham’s progress. The club has moved from non-league football to the Championship in a short period.
He said:
“Because whatever happens, we’ve gone from being a non-league team to the best team in Wales by virtue of league position.”
That claim is supported by Wrexham securing their highest league finish in history this season, surpassing their previous record from 1979.
Harvey added:
“We’ve finished in our highest league position ever.”
The context behind Wrexham’s rapid rise
The scale of that achievement becomes clearer when placed in context. Wrexham were a National League club as recently as 2023.
Since the 2021 takeover, the club has secured three consecutive promotions to reach the Championship.
That rise has already exceeded expectations for a newly promoted side. Many external projections had Wrexham battling relegation rather than competing for the top six.
Across the club, success has not been limited to the men’s team. Wrexham Women also won the league title this season, earning a place in Europe.
Why the final day still matters
Despite that progress, the immediate objective remains clear. Wrexham still have the chance to extend their season through the play-offs.
The final game will decide whether they finish inside the top six. That outcome will shape how the campaign is remembered in the short term.
However, Harvey’s view reflects a broader position within the club. The season is judged on growth, not just the final result.
He said: “There’s a story to be written either way.”
That balance captures the current moment. Wrexham have already made history, but there is still more to play for this weekend.
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