Parkinson eyes progress after Wrexham landmark

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson applaudsGetty Images

Phil Parkinson was appointed as Wrexham manager in the summer of 2021

Phil Parkinson is targeting further progress at Wrexham having overseen 200 league matches in charge of the club.

The 58-year-old reached the landmark last weekend as his side drew 1-1 with Blackburn Rovers at the Stok Cae Ras - a result that stretched the Red Dragons' unbeaten league run to eight matches.

"Every milestone is great," said the manager.

"It's not easy in football to keep consistently winning games, it's hard and it's a very competitive industry.

"It's something I'm proud of, that I've reached 200 league games at Wrexham and I'm looking to continue that."

Wrexham return to action away to play-off chasing Preston North End at Deepdale on Saturday (15:00 GMT).

It will be the first of two meetings with the Lilywhites in December while fellow top-six hopefuls Hull City are also among Wrexham's final opponents of what has been a memorable 2025.

Parkinson feels those types of matches can serve as further markers of just where the club are in the second tier.

"Every game is a test and presents a different challenge," he said.

"Preston are an established Championship team and we've got to look to test ourselves again in front of a bumper crowd, hopefully, and it'll be another great atmosphere for our lads to thrive in."

Wrexham have no fresh injury concerns ahead of this weekend's trip to Lancashire, with the likes of Andy Cannon, Danny Ward and Jay Rodriguez continuing their recoveries.

Issa Kabore remains sidelined, although the Manchester City loanee's fellow wing-back Liberato Cacace is expected to be available later in December.

"Libby is making progress, that's all we can say with that," added Parkinson.

"We had him re-scanned. The injury is healing how we'd expect it to. He'll be back hopefully for the Christmas period at the very least.

"Danny Ward is one who has been out on the grass this week which is great.

"We're looking to try and arrange a game just before Christmas for the likes of Danny, Andy Cannon, Jay Rodriguez - that's going to be important."