Wrexham ready to 'go down to wire' for promotion

Wrexham are unbeaten in their past five League One games

Wrexham are "mentally and physically" prepared for the race for automatic promotion to the Championship to go "right to the wire", says manager Phil Parkinson.

League One leaders Birmingham City secured promotion in midweek with Wrexham currently occupying the second and final automatic spot.

Parkinson's side are three points ahead of third placed Wycombe Wanderers with five games remaining.

"I think mentally and physically we're prepared to go to the last minute of the last game," Parkinson told BBC Sport Wales.

"I don't expect any teams to do us any favours along the way – we've got to take care of our own business and give ourselves the best chance.

"Mentally, physically I feel we're ready to go right to the wire."

Wrexham will look to maintain their automatic promotion campaign on Saturday when they travel to Wigan Athletic (12:30 BST).

The Dragons will be backed by more than 4,000 travelling fans and Parkinson described his side's away support as "exceptional".

"Tickets got sold really quick because there's so much interest and excitement at this part of the season as you'd expect," Parkinson said.

"It's important that we enjoy and embrace that.

"We're at a club where there's a great connection between the supporters, the club and the players and I think that's absolutely key.

"As I've always said the way that remains is by the Wrexham fans seeing a performance full of spirit, endeavour and quality.

"That's what we intend to put out tomorrow [against Wigan]."