Wrexham promotion pressure 'a privilege' - Lee

Midfielder Elliot Lee has won back-to-back promotions with Wrexham

Wrexham are not hiding from the chance of becoming history-makers after being told to embrace the excitement of the League One promotion race.

This Easter weekend could be a promotion-deciding one for the north Wales club, who are currently a point ahead of Wycombe Wanderers in the final automatic spot.

Phil Parkinson's side welcome Bristol Rovers on Good Friday before heading to Blackpool on Monday.

Wycombe, meanwhile, are at play-off chasing Bolton Wanderers before hosting fifth-placed Charlton Athletic.

"This is why you play the game," said midfielder Elliott Lee, one of several in Phil Parkinson's squad who won promotion from the National League in 2023 before going up from League Two 12 months ago.

"They are high-pressure games but you have to see pressure as a privilege in this line of work, and that's what most of us do.

"I've been at clubs before when you play games with four games to go and there's nothing to play for and it's boring. I'd much rather have the nerves, the excitement, the adrenaline. We're definitely excited about it."

Last weekend saw Wycombe cut the gap to a point when Wrexham were held at Wigan Athletic, but it appears it has not stopped talk of moving up to the second tier for the first time since 1982.

There is a remote chance Wrexham could earn promotion as early as Monday – although most are tipping the battle to join league leaders Birmingham City in the Championship to go to the final weekend.

What is certain is that Wrexham have the opportunity to make it three promotions in three years – an unprecedented feat at this level.

Defender Max Cleworth is another from the Hollywood-owned club to have been part of back-to-back promotions, acknowledging that such experience could be key at such a crucial time.

"It is something we talk about, we're not going to hide away from it – and I'm sure others are doing the same because it's something we're all aiming for," said the 22-year-old defender.

"We know how important the next four games are and we don't take any games for granted - a lot can change quickly over Easter with two games, and the past record counts for nothing."

Manager Parkinson says he is aware of the run-ins of his rivals – including Stockport County and Charlton Athletic – who he will not discount from the race for second.

And he is keen to point out his side have achieved nothing yet as they approach crunch time, although he says the history has been spelt out to his squad long ago.

"We're aware of it – at the start of the season we spoke to the lads about the opportunity to create history," said Parkinson, who has five career promotions to his name.

"We've gone about our business in a very focused way. We've given ourselves a chance but it's no more than that, there's work to be done.

"Every game has significance at this stage, and when the pressure and nervousness comes it's nice to be a part of."

Bristol Rovers face a different kind of pressure having dropped into the League One relegation places, with Parkinson adding: "That's real pressure because people's jobs come under scrutiny at clubs with relegations.

"When you're at the top you have to embrace it and that's what we will try and do."