Wrexham not down and out yet - Parkinson - BBC
Phil Parkinson says his side are still in the mix to earn a Championship play-off place, despite their blunt showing in a 2-0 loss to Birmingham City.
www.bbc.comBirmingham City beat Wrexham 2-0 at St Andrew’s on April 10–12, 2026, with second-half goals from Carlos Vicente and Christoph Klarer. The result dented Wrexham’s Championship play-off hopes and ended Birmingham’s three-game losing run.[1]
What the reports say
Wrexham’s manager Phil Parkinson called it a missed opportunity, saying his side are still in the mix but now have a tougher route into the top six. BBC’s match report also noted Wrexham failed to register a shot on target, while Birmingham controlled much of the game.[3]
Why it mattered
Before kickoff, Wrexham could have moved within two points of sixth place, but the loss left them four points adrift with four games remaining. The result also gave Birmingham a much-needed lift after a poor run of form.[5][8][1]
Recent coverage
Recent headlines have focused on Birmingham’s reset under the Knighthead ownership group and on Wrexham trying to recover quickly from the defeat. Extended highlights and post-match reaction were published across BBC, Sky Sports, and Wrexham’s own channels.[7][9]