Wrexham – Middlesbrough

Wrexham host a daunting trip for third‑placed Middlesbrough at the Racecourse Ground, with the hosts sitting 14th on 14 points after three wins, five draws and three defeats, a slim –1 goal difference from 15 scored and 16 conceded. Middlesbrough arrive in decent form, occupying the upper tier of the table with 22 points from six victories, four stalemates and just one loss, and a +6 goal margin built on 22 goals for and 16 against. The gap of eight points and a superior defensive record will make the visitors the clear favourites, yet Wrexham’s recent resilience in drawing five games suggests they could frustrate the higher‑ranked side. A win for Middlesbrough would cement their push for the top spots, while a point for Wrexham could be a vital boost in their battle to climb out of the lower half of the table.