Have Wrexham ever played in the Championship?

Wrexham are firmly in contention to achieve an extraordinary third successive promotion as we approach the business end of the 2024/25 League One season.

Phil Parkinson's men climbed from the National League to the third tier in two seasons, but their ascent doesn't appear likely to cease there as they occupy second in the League One standings with eight matches remaining.

The Red Dragons have stern competition from Wycombe Wanderers for the second automatic promotion berth with Birmingham City the runaway leaders at the top of the table.

As Wrexham attempt to concoct another remarkable promotion, we've delved into the archives to see when the Welsh club last played in the second tier of the Football League.

Have Wrexham ever played in the Championship?

The Championship was introduced at the start of the 2004/05 season as a rebrand of the First Division, which was previously a remodel of the old Second Division which was introduced in 1992 following the launch of the Premier League.

Wrexham have never contested the Championship, but they have played in the Second Division.

You would have to rewind back to 1982 when Wrexham were last in the second tier of the Football League. The Red Dragons spent four consecutive seasons in the Second Division before suffering relegation to the Third Division at the end of the 1981/82 campaign.

What is Wrexham's highest-ever league finish?

Wrexham's highest-ever league finish was in 1978/79 as they finished 15th in the Second Division.

That season also included a run to the FA Cup fourth round, where they took Tottenham Hotspur to a replay following a 3-3 draw.

Jaquob Crooke

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