How do teams get promoted from the Championship?

The top two go up automatically. The teams finishing 3rd to 6th play off: two-legged semi-finals, then a final at Wembley, with the winner taking the third promotion place.

Did Wrexham get promoted in 2026?

No. In 2025-26, their first Championship season, Wrexham finished 7th, the club's highest league finish, just outside the play-off places.

Did Wrexham make the play-offs?

Not in 2025-26: they finished 7th, one place outside. In 2021-22 they reached the National League play-offs and lost in the semi-finals.

Can Wrexham still get promoted this season?

Yes, with 34 games left. At their current rate (1.17 points a game) they would finish on about 54 points; that is a projection from the season so far, not a forecast.

Are Wrexham in the Premier League?

No. Wrexham are in the Championship in 2026-27, 17th with 14 points from 12 games, 6 points behind the play-off places and 9 points behind automatic promotion, with 34 games left.

Last updated 25 October 2026

The promotion race

Position: 17th of 24
Points: 14 from 12 games (1.17 a game)
To the play-offs (6th): Southampton, 20 points: 6 behind
To automatic promotion (2nd): Swansea, 23 points: 9 behind
Games left: 34
Projection: About 54 points at the current rate; matching 6th place's pace needs 1.84 a game

From the live Championship table, updated 14:03 UK time. The projection is arithmetic on this season's results, not a prediction.

Promotion timeline

2020-218th in the National League, 68 points. Missed the play-offs in the first season under the new owners.
2021-222nd in the National League, 88 points. Lost in the play-off semi-finals; runners-up in the FA Trophy at Wembley.
2022-231st in the National League, 111 points. Champions with 111 points: promoted back to the Football League after 15 years.
2023-242nd in League Two, 88 points. Runners-up: promoted to League One.
2024-252nd in League One, 92 points. Runners-up: a third promotion in a row, to the Championship.
2025-267th in the Championship, 71 points. The club's highest league finish, just outside the play-offs.

Sources on each season page.

The full Championship table · Fixtures

The new Kop under construction at the Racecourse, June 2026

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Quick answers

Are Wrexham in the Premier League?: No. Wrexham are in the Championship in 2026-27, 17th with 14 points from 12 games, 6 points behind the play-off places and 9 points behind automatic promotion, with 34 games left.
How do teams get promoted from the Championship?: The top two go up automatically. The teams finishing 3rd to 6th play off: two-legged semi-finals, then a final at Wembley, with the winner taking the third promotion place.
Did Wrexham get promoted in 2026?: No. In 2025-26, their first Championship season, Wrexham finished 7th, the club's highest league finish, just outside the play-off places.
Did Wrexham make the play-offs?: Not in 2025-26: they finished 7th, one place outside. In 2021-22 they reached the National League play-offs and lost in the semi-finals.
Can Wrexham still get promoted this season?: Yes, with 34 games left. At their current rate (1.17 points a game) they would finish on about 54 points; that is a projection from the season so far, not a forecast.