They are the first team ever to enjoy three successive promotions in the top five tiers of English football.
Phil Parkinson’s side clinched second place with 89 points and one game remaining. Birmingham City, who top the League One table with 102 points, had already sealed promotion.
Wrexham dominated from the start and Rathbone put them ahead in the 15th minute when James McClean worked a short corner to the midfielder, who fired home from the edge of the box.
The home fans were still celebrating when Smith doubled the lead with a spectacular strike three minutes later.Matty James chipped a long pass over Charlton’s back line that Smith volleyed in with his left foot. Smith completed his brace in the 81st when he latched onto Max Cleworth’s cross and fired just over the head of goalkeeper Will Mannion.
FAQs
Q1. Who owns Wrexham?
A1. Hollywood A-listers Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney own Wrexham.
Q2. Where will Wrexham play?
A2. Wrexham is promoted to Championship (second tier) next season.