Wrexham Aims to Overtake Wycombe in League One Clash Against Shrewsbury

SHREWSBURY, England — Wrexham returns to League One action Thursday night in a crucial match against Shrewsbury Town at Montgomery Waters Meadow. The Red Dragons, unbeaten at home this season, aim to capitalize on Wycombe Wanderers‘ recent struggles and secure a positive result to climb the league table.

Wrexham last played on January 4, when Steven Fletcher came off the bench to score the winning goal against Peterborough United. Since then, second-place Wycombe has faced setbacks, including the departure of manager Matt Bloomfield to Luton Town and the recall of a key defender from loan. A win or draw against Shrewsbury would allow Wrexham to overtake Wycombe in the standings.

Despite their strong home form, Wrexham has struggled on the road this season, dropping points against weaker opponents. Manager Phil Parkinson may make tactical changes to address this issue, potentially handing Fletcher his second League One start of the season. The 37-year-old striker has been impactful off the bench, scoring crucial goals, including the winner against Peterborough.

Shrewsbury, meanwhile, is fighting to avoid relegation, sitting 22nd in the league. Under new manager Gareth Ainsworth, the team has won just one of its last eight matches. However, Shrewsbury has shown resilience at home, securing two of Ainsworth’s three victories at Montgomery Waters Meadow.

Wrexham’s attacking duo of Ollie Palmer and Paul Mullin has been consistent, but Parkinson may opt for Fletcher to bolster the team’s offensive threat. The Scotsman has proven his value in limited minutes, becoming the club’s joint-top scorer in the league this season.

Shrewsbury’s defense, which has conceded 21 goals at home, will face a stern test against Wrexham’s potent attack. The hosts are expected to make changes to their lineup, with Tom Bloxham and Ryan Bowman pushing for starts to improve their attacking output.

Wrexham, backed by Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, continues its remarkable rise through English football. After back-to-back promotions, the team is now eyeing a third consecutive ascent, this time to the Championship. A victory on Thursday would be a significant step toward that goal.