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    • 22nd in English League One

      Steven Fletcher's penalty gives Wrexham vital win vs. Blackpool

      Steven Fletcher's late penalty gave Wrexham a vital win against Blackpool on Thursday as the League One promotion hopefuls kept the pressure on their rivals at the top. Wrexham looked destined for their third straight draw as Blackpool -- after opening the scoring through Ashley Fletcher in the third minute before Paul Mullin's stunning left-footed volley levelled it up -- frustrated the hosts despite their superiority at a foggy Racecourse Ground. But a handball from Olly Casey gave Wrexham a penalty with two minutes remaining, which experienced striker Fletcher dully slotted home. The result means that -- while Wrexham remain third in English football's third tier -- they are just a point behind Wycombe in second, albeit having played more games. Both Wycombe and leaders Birmingham City also won on Boxing Day. Wrexham, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, have enjoyed back to back promotions in English football and next take on Wigan Athletic on Sunday.
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      Steven Fletcher of Wrexham and Sebastian Revan of Wrexham embrace during the Sky Bet League One match between Birmingham City FC and Wrexham AFC at St Andrews at Knighthead Park on September 16, 2024 in Birmingham, England
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      2025-26 EFL League One Table

      TeamGPWDLGDP
      Cardiff City201325+1541
      Lincoln City211155+838
      Bradford City201073+937
      Stevenage191054+935
      Stockport County201055+335
      Bolton Wanderers20974+934
      Huddersfield Town21948+431
      Luton Town21858-229
      Wycombe Wanderers21777+628
      Barnsley18846+328
      Leyton Orient21849028
      Northampton Town20839027
      AFC Wimbledon20839-527
      Wigan Athletic20686-126
      Reading20677-225
      Peterborough United208111-325
      Plymouth Argyle218112-725
      Rotherham United21669-624
      Burton Albion20668-824
      Exeter City207211+123
      Mansfield Town20659-223
      Blackpool216510-623
      Doncaster Rovers216411-1422
      Port Vale203611-1115

      2025-26 Team Leaders

      English League One

      11

      Ashley FletcherF #11

      8
      Matches19
      Assists3
      9

      Niall EnnisF #9

      3
      Matches6
      Assists0
      22

      Christopher HamiltonF #22

      2
      Matches19
      Assists2

      Rankings

      English League One

      Goal Difference
      -6
      Tied-19th
      Goals Scored
      24
      Tied-12th
      Assists
      18
      Tied-9th
      Goals Conceded
      30
      20th
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