Wrexham Secures Play-off Spot with Dramatic Comeback at West Brom

In a stunning turn of events, Wrexham staged a remarkable second-half comeback to earn a 2-2 draw against West Brom, propelling them into the Championship play-off positions. The hosts initially took the lead through Isaac Price's deflected free-kick, which was followed by Josh Maja's penalty - West Brom's first of the season. However, Wrexham's fortunes changed after the break, with Josh Windass scoring a beautiful 20-yard curler just two minutes into the second half. The visitors then drew level when Lewis O'Brien and George Dobson both attempted to claim the final touch on a Callum Doyle cross. Wrexham appeared to be gaining momentum, but they were forced to rely on Arthur Okonkwo's incredible late save to deny West Brom substitute Daryl Dike. The draw sees Wrexham move into sixth place, a point above Southampton, who have a game in hand. The two teams are set to meet in North Wales on Tuesday. West Brom, meanwhile, remains four points above the relegation zone in 20th place, having extended their unbeaten run to five games under interim manager James Morrison. West Brom had started the match on the front foot, with Aune Heggebo and Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba both missing early opportunities. The hosts eventually took a deserved lead when Price's free-kick deflected off Dobson and past Okonkwo. Maja then converted a penalty after Issa Kabore was adjudged to have held Jayson Molumby at a corner. Wrexham had struggled to create chances in the first half, but they were almost gifted a way back into the game when Ousmane Diakite's header struck Nat Phillips and spun wide of the post. The visitors' fortunes improved significantly in the second half, with Windass claiming his 12th goal of the season. Wrexham continued to push forward, with Hyam and Sam Smith both going close. The equalizer arrived when O'Brien backheeled Doyle's cross goalwards, with Dobson possibly making the final touch. Both teams had opportunities to win the game late on, but Okonkwo's legs denied Dike from point-blank range, and Griffiths pushed aside an effort from Kieffer Moore. In the aftermath, West Brom's James Morrison expressed his satisfaction with the draw, while Wrexham's Phil Parkinson criticized the referee's decision to award a penalty for Kabore's challenge on Molumby.