Wrexham's big chance to rise to England's top soccer league

Wrexham AFC isn't just playing for pride this weekend — they're one result away from making history. The Welsh club, now famous worldwide thanks to a popular TV series, sits in sixth place in England's second-tier Championship. That spot could be enough for a spot in the playoffs that decide the final promotion to the Premier League. But to get there, they’ll need a win or a slip-up from rivals Hull and Derby, who are breathing down their necks. Their final opponent? Middlesbrough, a team fighting for second place themselves. It’s a tough ask. Wrexham has already broken records by climbing three divisions in just three years, something no other club has done in English soccer. Their rise under celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney has turned heads, but can they go one step further?Meanwhile, the Championship isn’t the only league with high stakes this weekend. Arsenal and Manchester City are locked in a tight title race, both chasing their first Premier League crown in years. Down the table, Tottenham — a Premier League mainstay for decades — is fighting to avoid relegation. Their survival could hinge on results across multiple games on the same day. The Premier League title race and relegation battles add even more pressure. Every match now carries double the weight — for Wrexham, it’s a shot at history, while others battle for survival or glory. And with all Championship games kicking off at the same time, no one will breathe easy until the final whistle.