Wrexham Return To The EFL After A 15-Year Absence

By Sam Elliott

Wrexham’s 15 year exile from the EFL is over after they secured the title tonight.

Paul Mullin got the party started with a second half double as they came from behind to beat Boreham Wood to be crowned champions.

Emotional manager Phil Parkinson said: "I want all the supporters who have had these tough times supporting the club to enjoy it and really embrace this.

"They've got really amazing owners - we've got amazing owners - who have been so supportive to me and this football club.

"I think everybody knows now about 15 years outside the league, and the journey this club has been on throughout those 15 years has been torturous at times.

"The club nearly going out of business and the owners coming in and what they've done and the positivity in the town about the football club and how the players and staff have galvanised that"

Notts County did all they can to take it to the final day, they eventually ran out 5-2 winners at Maidstone United with a hat-trick from - no, not him - but Jim O’Brien.

The battle for third will go the distance as Bromley secured their play-off place by beating Chesterfield, Billy Bingham and an own goal won the game.

Woking want to avoid the Eliminators and it’s now in their own hands after beating 2-1, Rhys Browne was at the double.

Torquay United need a last day miracle after surrendering their lead at Altrincham.

Aldershot Town are safe after drawing at York City, whose goal difference should also see their survival rubber stamped next week.

Maidenhead United are nearly there as well - Charlee Lee’s leveller at home to Barnet means the Gulls need a big swing next Saturday.

If AFC Fylde win their last two matches they’ll return to the National League in a weeks’ time.

Nick Haughton got four goals in the easy 5-1 win over Leamington, a result which relegated the Brakes from the National League North.

King’s Lynn Town are still top remember, but it’s out of their hands despite a 3-1 win at flagging Darlington, Josh Coulson scored again.

There were big play-off wins for Buxton, Kidderminster, Alfreton, Chorley and Spennymoor - securing an epic last day scramble for spots.

Chester are safe in third and picked up a 1-0 win at Kettering Town, Darren Stephenson got the winner.

In the National League South, Hungerford United are relegated after a 1-1 draw at home to Dulwich Hamlet.

Dartford secure second place - Pierre Fonkeu’s goal on 77 minutes defeated St Albans City.

Oxford City and Chelmsford will battle it out on the final day for third place and a home semi-final after both drew.

Braintree Town secured their place after a huge 2-0 win over eighth place Eastbourne Borough.

Weymouth, Cheshunt and Concord Rangers incredibly all keep their battle going - none of the three teetering strugglers went down.

Where next?

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