Missed opportunities haunted Wrexham's campaign. Substandard performances against Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday cost crucial points, while three dropped matches - including home losses to Millwall and Norwich - proved pivotal. A 90th-minute equalizer against Leicester City epitomized their near-miss, as a win could have secured sixth place and play-off contention.

Despite these setbacks, manager Phil Parkinson emphasized growth, stating the team would return stronger with lessons learned from a campaign that proved 'nearly' was still remarkable for a club returning to top-flight football after 43 years.