Wrexham must get 'back to basics of defending'

Phil Parkinson says Wrexham must get "back to the basics of defending" after his side shipped five goals against Southamton. The Red Dragons dropped out of the Championship play-off places as a result of Tuesday night's 5-1 loss to the Saints - who leapfrogged Wrexham into sixth after securing a fourth successive Championship win. Wrexham boss Parkinson says his side need to drastically improve defensively when they return to action against Birmingham City at St Andrew's on Sunday (12:00 BST).

Wrexham's Championship promotion push hit a major speed bump on Tuesday night, and manager Phil Parkinson is demanding an immediate defensive reset. After a humbling 5-1 home defeat to Southampton, Parkinson stressed his side must get "back to the basics of defending" ahead of a crucial weekend clash.

The heavy loss saw the Red Dragons tumble out of the play-off places, with Southampton leapfrogging them into sixth. It marked Wrexham's heaviest defeat of the season and their worst at home in over a decade, a result that has clearly sounded alarm bells within the camp.

Parkinson acknowledged the need for a stark turnaround as his team prepares to travel to St Andrew's to face Birmingham City on Sunday. "It's back to the drawing board," he stated, emphasizing the requirement for a "back-to-basics performance" to get their campaign back on track.

Despite the severe setback, the season's objectives are still within reach. With five regular-season matches remaining, Wrexham remains firmly in the hunt for a top-six finish. Parkinson is adamant that this result will not define their year, urging his squad to "batten down the hatches" and deliver a strong response. The character of this resilient team, so often celebrated by fans in the stands and those supporting from home in their club gear, will be tested as they fight to reclaim their play-off position.

Wrexham must get 'back to basics of defending'

Wrexham must get 'back to basics of defending'