PHIL PARKINSON insists this afternoon’s top of the table clash against Mansfield Town is not decisive in the race for promotion – but he knows victory will give Wrexham’s automatic promotion challenge a big boost and put a dent in their rivals’ hopes.
The League Two leaders head to The Racecourse holding a three-point advantage over the third placed Reds.
Stockport County in second are one point ahead of Wrexham with a game in hand while MK Dons sit fourth, three adrift of Parkinson’s men having played a match more, with Crewe Alexandra and Barrow also challenging for a top-three finish.
Wrexham have seven fixtures remaining in the push for a second successive promotion and the Reds’ boss is relishing the clash with the table-topping Stags which is being shown live on Sky Sports.
“When you play one of the top teams, it has got the added incentive because if you win you take points away from them,” said Parkinson.
“Is it going to be a deciding game? No, but it is going to have a big impact.
“What an exciting game for all our fans to come to. Mansfield have done well this season like ourselves; we have been up there all season and it is going to be a great game.
“The fact we are playing on Good Friday against Mansfield in the top-three is great for us and we are looking to build on where we are.”
Wrexham go into the game heartened by Saturday’s 3-1 win at Grimsby where the Reds scored three times in the first-half to put the result beyond doubt.
“I am pleased we have set ourselves up for it with another terrific away victory and we come back onto home turf really relishing the game,” added Parkinson.
“We are going to enjoy the atmosphere. It will be a special, Bank Holiday atmosphere and The Racecourse will be rocking like it always is.
