The race for the Championship play-offs is heating up, and Wrexham's path just got steeper. Former Red Dragons midfielder Waynne Phillips has declared it will take "something special" for the club to secure a coveted top-six finish this season.

Back-to-back defeats to Southampton and Birmingham City have left Phil Parkinson's side in a precarious position. With only four matches remaining, Wrexham now finds itself four crucial points adrift of the play-off places, their fate no longer entirely in their own hands.

Despite the recent stumble, Phillips insists the dream is still alive. He points out that Wrexham, along with eighth-placed Derby County just a point behind, cannot be counted out until it's mathematically impossible. "They will still believe that it's possible," Phillips stated, highlighting the thin margins in a dramatic promotion race.

However, the former midfielder acknowledged the timing of their dip in form is far from ideal. Losing four of their last seven games represents a "poor run at such an important point of the season." The fear is that a campaign filled with promise could "fizzle out," a disappointing prospect for the passionate supporters at the Stok Cae Ras.

All focus now turns to a massive home fixture this Saturday against Stoke City. The Potters arrive having lost five consecutive away league games, presenting a golden opportunity for Wrexham to reignite their charge. The plot could thicken further as sixth-placed Hull City—the team currently occupying that final play-off spot—hosts Birmingham City simultaneously.

Phillips sees a scenario for immediate hope: "It's possible that the picture will change again on Saturday. Hull could lose and Wrexham could win... and suddenly everyone would think it's possible again." His advice for the squad and fans alike is to "keep the faith and take it one game at a time." The final stretch promises high drama, and Wrexham will need to channel that special spirit to complete a remarkable chapter in their story.