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      Steven Fletcher's penalty gives Wrexham vital win vs. Blackpool

      Steven Fletcher's late penalty gave Wrexham a vital win against Blackpool on Thursday as the League One promotion hopefuls kept the pressure on their rivals at the top. Wrexham looked destined for their third straight draw as Blackpool -- after opening the scoring through Ashley Fletcher in the third minute before Paul Mullin's stunning left-footed volley levelled it up -- frustrated the hosts despite their superiority at a foggy Racecourse Ground. But a handball from Olly Casey gave Wrexham a penalty with two minutes remaining, which experienced striker Fletcher dully slotted home. The result means that -- while Wrexham remain third in English football's third tier -- they are just a point behind Wycombe in second, albeit having played more games. Both Wycombe and leaders Birmingham City also won on Boxing Day. Wrexham, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, have enjoyed back to back promotions in English football and next take on Wigan Athletic on Sunday.
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      Steven Fletcher of Wrexham and Sebastian Revan of Wrexham embrace during the Sky Bet League One match between Birmingham City FC and Wrexham AFC at St Andrews at Knighthead Park on September 16, 2024 in Birmingham, England
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      2025-26 EFL League One Standings

      TeamGPWDLGDP
      Cardiff City281855+2359
      Lincoln City281675+1855
      Bolton Wanderers2913106+1049
      Stockport County281477+649
      Bradford City271377+446
      Huddersfield Town2913610+1045
      Stevenage271197+542
      Wycombe Wanderers281099+539
      Luton Town2811611+339
      Peterborough United2812214-138
      Exeter City2711412+737
      Mansfield Town261079+637
      Reading279108+237
      Plymouth Argyle2811413-537
      Barnsley24969-333
      Blackpool289514-632
      AFC Wimbledon269512-732
      Leyton Orient289514-832
      Wigan Athletic2771010-431
      Burton Albion278613-1130
      Doncaster Rovers278613-1330
      Northampton Town278514-1029
      Rotherham United277713-1328
      Port Vale254615-1818

      2025-26 Team Leaders

      English League One

      11

      Ashley FletcherF #11

      12
      Matches25
      Assists4
      14

      Tom BloxhamF #14

      5
      Matches24
      Assists3
      9

      Niall EnnisF #9

      3
      Matches8
      Assists0

      Rankings

      English League One

      Goal Difference
      -5
      Tied-16th
      Goals Scored
      34
      Tied-13th
      Assists
      25
      5th
      Goals Conceded
      39
      Tied-20th

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