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As big games go, Wrexham's National League clash with Notts County on Easter Monday is right up there.
It might not have the emphasis of a Champions League final or a heavyweight Premier League encounter but it's a game with plenty riding on it and more besides. The winner will have one foot in the Football League, for the loser a psychological blow from which recovery would need to be swift if a lengthy stay in the National League is not to be extended by a further season.
Both Wrexham and Notts County are enjoying staggering seasons. Both have brought up a century of points and a century of goals and both have proven far too good for the fifth tier. It's advantage Magpies on goal difference in the league table, but the Welsh outfit have a game in hand, making Monday's televised clash pivotal.
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For Wrexham, promotion would be the end of one journey and the start of another with the Dragons' story gathering pace under the ownership of Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The pair completed a takeover in 2021 and saw their side lose in the play-offs last season. Financially well backed with a documentary series to boot, Wrexham have grand plans. Regaining a spot in League Two after a 16-year absence would be step one, and former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster will be hoping to play his part, on the pitch and off it.
The 40-year-old moved to the Racecourse for a second spell last month, and has made three appearances thus far. His experience will be crucial come kick-off time.
Foster has been involved in big games aplenty. He played 23 times for Manchester United, the bulk coming in 2008-09 and
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