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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 City231535+1748
      Lincoln City251465+1448
      Bradford City231274+843
      Bolton Wanderers241095+939
      Stockport County231166+439
      Huddersfield Town241158+1138
      Stevenage221075+837
      Luton Town241059+435
      Mansfield Town23959+332
      Reading23887+332
      Peterborough United2410212-332
      AFC Wimbledon239410-431
      Wycombe Wanderers24798+230
      Wigan Athletic23797030
      Exeter City239212+229
      Barnsley21858029
      Blackpool248511-529
      Northampton Town248511-629
      Leyton Orient248412-628
      Burton Albion237610-827
      Plymouth Argyle248313-1027
      Rotherham United246612-1324
      Doncaster Rovers246513-1723
      Port Vale234613-1318

      2025-26 Team Leaders

      English League One

      11

      Ashley FletcherF #11

      9
      Matches22
      Assists4
      14

      Tom BloxhamF #14

      5
      Matches21
      Assists3
      9

      Niall EnnisF #9

      3
      Matches6
      Assists0

      Rankings

      English League One

      Goal Difference
      -5
      17th
      Goals Scored
      30
      Tied-12th
      Assists
      23
      3rd
      Goals Conceded
      35
      Tied-20th

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