Wrexham maintained their promotion push with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Portsmouth in the Sky Bet Championship. Sam Smith and Max Cleworth scored in the first half at Stok Cae Ras, giving the Red Dragons a commanding lead before Zak Swanson pulled one back for Pompey in the second half.

This win moves Wrexham back into the playoff positions after their recent 5-3 victory over Ipswich. The Welsh club has now won four consecutive matches and sits just outside the automatic promotion spots. Manager Phil Parkinson's side showed resilience despite looking fatigued in the second half, holding off considerable pressure from Portsmouth to secure the three points.

With an upcoming FA Cup tie against Chelsea on the horizon, Wrexham's momentum continues to build. The victory demonstrates their ability to grind out results even when not at their best, a quality that could prove crucial in the final stretch of the season. Their consistency has been remarkable, with this marking their fourth straight promotion push in recent years.