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INSANE: Wrexham agony as middlesbrough draw hands hull playoff spot | Vintage Vibes

Wrexham's Josh Windass sits on the ground and Davis Keillor-Dunn holds his hands over his face
Wrexham's Josh Windass (right) and Davis Keillor-Dunn (right) are disconsolate at the final whistle. Photograph: Cody Froggatt/PA

For fans of schadenfreude there was plenty to enjoy as Wrexham and Middlesbrough saw their dreams ended. The latter fell short in their unlikely attempt to reach the Premier League automatically, while the former missed out on the playoffs thanks to this final-day draw.

Wrexham were aiming to secure sixth, but finished two points behind Hull, who beat Norwich 2-1, to end their hopes of a fourth successive promotion. The odds were always stacked against Boro, who with the point ensured they will be at home for the first leg of their semi-final against Southampton on Saturday. Wrexham briefly led after Josh Windass and Sam Smith turned things around after Tommy Conway’s opener, but David Strelec ensured neither team would be euphoric.

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