Wrexham Misses Playoffs as Hull Secures Spot
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- Wrexham fell to seventh after a 2‑2 home draw with Middlesbrough, missing the playoffs by two points.
- Hull City clinched a playoff berth with a 2‑1 win over Norwich, a goal by Oli McBurnie that survived an off‑side review.
- Ipswich secured automatic promotion after a 3‑0 victory over QPR, confirming their return to the Premier League at the first time of asking.
- Ryan Reynolds saw his club’s Premier League dream postponed as Wrexham’s playoff hopes evaporated.
- Rob Mac also faced disappointment, with the owners’ top‑flight ambitions delayed by the two‑point shortfall.
Why it matters: Hull City gains a playoff spot, adding a crucial extra match that can increase its TV share, while Wrexham’s two‑point shortfall delays the owners’ Premier League branding plans and potential sponsorship upgrades.
