Wrexham head into Friday’s Championship fixture against West Brom at The Hawthorns with seven games remaining and Phil Parkinson making clear his side remain firmly in the promotion race.
The manager was speaking after the international break, with Wrexham returning to action following a significant win at Sheffield United that strengthened their position.
That result has kept the club in contention heading into the final stretch, with Parkinson stressing the importance of consistency rather than focusing on the wider picture.
The message from the training ground this week has been one of focus, with players refreshed and ready to attack the decisive phase of the season.
Parkinson outlines Wrexham focus in promotion run-in
Wrexham remain in a strong position with seven matches to play, but Parkinson has resisted any attempt to define the promotion race.
YouTube footage of the press conference shows the manager keeping his focus firmly internal.
“I would never say that… never rule anybody out. Anything can happen in this run and we’re just focusing on ourselves.”
That approach has been consistent throughout the campaign, with Parkinson emphasising performance levels over external narratives.
The upcoming trip to West Brom is viewed as another key test in a tightly contested division.
He said: “It’s a really important game for us like they all are.”
“There’s not a lot to choose between the teams… it’s about ourselves concentrating on the principles in our play, the consistency level individually and collectively.”
Wrexham’s position reflects that consistency, with results built on collective contribution rather than reliance on a single player.
Lewis O’Brien influence highlighted by Parkinson
Within that collective, Lewis O’Brien has emerged as one of Wrexham’s most reliable performers this season.
Official player stats shows the midfielder has made 32 Championship appearances, scoring four goals and providing four assists.
Those numbers reflect both consistency and contribution from midfield during a demanding campaign.
“Lewis is a great character for us to have in the group… his energy and running power and his enthusiasm for the game is infectious.”
Parkinson’s wider assessment of O’Brien underlines his importance to the system.
BBC coverage earlier this season quoted the manager describing his energy levels as “completely off the scale” and comparable to Premier League standards.
That influence has helped Wrexham maintain performance levels across the campaign, particularly during demanding periods.
Final stretch demands consistency and squad contribution
With seven games remaining, Parkinson has reiterated the need for contributions across the squad.
Wrexham have seen goals and performances shared throughout the team, which the manager believes is essential at this stage.
He said: “What we’ve done well this season, a number of players have contributed to goals.”
That balance has allowed Wrexham to remain competitive despite injuries and fixture congestion.
The focus now is on maintaining those standards across the final run of fixtures.
Wrexham travel to West Brom with momentum, clarity, and a squad built on collective strength, knowing the next seven games will define their Championship season.
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