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Wrexham have had an inconsistent start to the 2026–27 EFL Championship season, finding themselves in a curious position heading into the campaign's second international break.
Phil Parkinson's squad sit 15th in the second division with 18 points. They trail the final playoff spot by six points and sit eight clear of the drop zone, placing them squarely in mid-table — though a single week of results could see them climb the table or be pulled toward danger.
Wrexham's quality will be put to the test again during a congested winter fixture list, with four of their next six games coming against sides below them. The Red Dragons are three points behind where they stood at this point last season, though they can draw confidence from the previous week, when they beat Middlesbrough and held Wolverhampton Wanderers to a draw at the Racecourse Ground.
With nearly a third of the league campaign already behind them, here are five things we have learned about Wrexham so far.
Defense Has Improved Massively
The old adage states that attack wins you games, but defense wins you titles. A tightened defensive unit was undoubtedly going to be vital if Wrexham were to make any real impact in the Championship this season.
It may seem strange to highlight Wrexham's defensive improvement given that their goal difference is worse than at the same point in 2025–26, though that three-goal shift is largely attributable to their 6-0 thrashing at the hands of West Ham United. Only five clubs shipped more than Wrexham's 65 goals last season — their poorest defensive record in a league campaign since their relegation to the National League in 2008. This time around, however, they boast the best defensive record among sides in the bottom half, having conceded fewer goals than West Ham and just one more than second-placed Middlesbrough.
With an expected goals against (xGA) figure of 18.17, they rank fourth in the league, and they have made just one error resulting in a goal this season. If they can add more firepower at the attacking end, they may well have a winning formula on their hands.
Striker Shortage Could be Costly
Wrexham always faced the risk of a thin striking department this season and have been hit hard from early on. Kieffer Moore has pulled out of the Wales squad due to a minor back complaint, while Sam Smith has been ruled out for the remainder of the season following knee surgery for an ACL injury.
That leaves Bailey Cadamarteri as the sole fit striker, and he has featured for only around an hour of league football all season. When questioned about bringing in another striker during the summer window, former CEO Michael Williamson insisted he was "comfortable" with the available options. With both Smith and Moore now injured and Williamson himself out of a job, it is fair to say the situation looks considerably less comfortable.
Moore has made a bright start to the campaign with five goals and two assists, but beyond his contributions, Wrexham have registered just 16.80 xG. Only three sides have managed fewer shots on target than the Red Dragons' 50, while Parkinson's team rank 18th for average goals per game, at 1.2.
Return of Injured Players Is Crucial
The absence of a striker reinforcement is clearly a concern, but it may not actually be the most pressing issue affecting Wrexham's attack. In his defence, former CEO Williamson argued that improving creativity was the primary challenge to address this season.
Wrexham have been significantly hampered by the injury to attacking focal point Josh Windass, who finished third in the division for direct goal contributions last season, with fellow attacking midfielders Nathan Broadhead and Callum O'Hare also on the treatment table.
Parkinson's side have created the fewest big chances (21) of any team in the Championship this season. Eight clubs have created at least double that figure, while West Ham are close to tripling it with a remarkable 59 big chances already. In fact, 13 teams have squandered more big chances than Wrexham have even managed to generate. They may not be scoring enough, but the root cause is that they are not creating enough either.
Community Remains the Key
Williamson's unexpected exit has sparked considerable speculation. With the club's official statement referencing the community on two occasions, it is evident that this has been a central consideration, despite the progress made on the Kop Stand and the club's strengthened financial standing.
In their statement confirming his departure, Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds reaffirmed that their primary goal was to make the Wrexham community proud. It served as a timely reminder of their dedication to the club at a moment when some have questioned their apparent absence in recent months.
Both owners expressed gratitude to Shaun Harvey for his pivotal role in the club's journey, and it comes as little surprise that he is already widely expected to be offered the CEO role on a permanent basis should he wish to take it. If community truly is the cornerstone, then Wrexham need to appoint someone who already understands it deeply and is embraced by it. Harvey's standing ovation the previous weekend suggests he is exactly that person.
Parkinson Is Still the Boss
Just a few weeks ago, it appeared as though we were nearing the end of the road for Parkinson, particularly after he publicly questioned the fighting spirit of certain players following the defeat to Sheffield United. The response since then has been emphatic.
Not only have Wrexham delivered two of their finest results of the season, but Mac and Reynolds also reaffirmed that the acting CEO would "give every support to Phil Parkinson." This perhaps hints that the previous CEO was not as backing of the Wrexham manager as he could have been.
Had the Red Dragons been planning a managerial change, an international break would have been the most logical moment to act, providing any incoming appointment with dedicated time to settle in, meet the squad and instil their philosophy. The fact that Parkinson remains at the helm is further proof that he is still very much the man in charge at the Racecourse Ground.