Wrexham’s Premier League dream ‘still alive’ after vital win

Wrexham supervisor Phil Parkinson informed the membership’s Premier League dream is “still alive” after returning to the Championship playoff positions by profitable at oxford.

Josh Windass struck 5 minutes earlier than the interval to offer Wrexham a hard-fought 1-0 success and push Oxford to the brink of relegation.

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Wrexham transfer above Hull — who drew 2-2 at Leicester — into sixth and at the moment are stage on 70 factors with the Tigers and boasting a aim distinction superior by two.

Wrexham’s hopes of constructing the playoffs — and probably a historic fourth consecutive promotion — now relaxation on closing fixtures towards champions Coventry and fifth-placed Middlesbrough.

“The [Premier League] dream is still alive and we feel we’re in a good place,” Parkinson mentioned.

“Nothing more we can do than win and we just concentrate on making right decisions from the bench and getting another three points.

“To get 70 factors is an efficient assertion in our first season within the Championship and now we would like extra. It was vital we did our job, and we did that to a person.”

Top scorer Windass’ fifth goal in six games came during a cagey first half in which Wrexham had the better chances.

They had to soak up pressure in the second half, particularly in the final 20 minutes, as Oxford threw balls and bodies into the box.

“We confirmed two sides to our recreation,” Parkinson said. “First half we had actually good management within the recreation, we have been affected person and took care of the ball.

“The moment came and we had chances second half, but we knew Oxford would throw caution to the wind. They’re fighting for their lives.

“Long throws, set items, and we defended as a crew. Everyone did their job.”

PA contributed to this report.