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Wrexham boss Parkinson: It felt like starting the season all over again

Phil Parkinson admitted it felt like "starting the season again" as Wrexham were forced to settle for a point against Derby County on their return to Championship action.

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 3:52 AM
Wrexham boss Parkinson: It felt like starting the season all over again
Key Things to Know
  • Phil Parkinson admitted returning to action felt like restarting the season following a 1-1 draw against Derby County.
  • Wrexham earned a point away from home after an extended three-week break without Championship matches.
  • Derby took an early lead through an eighth-minute strike from Sammie Szmodics.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson felt returning from an extended international break felt like starting the season over following a 1-1 Championship draw against Derby County at Pride Park. After going without a match for three weeks, Parkinson was pleased to earn an away point despite acknowledging his squad can perform much better.

Derby opened the scoring in the ninth minute courtesy of a strike from Sammie Szmodics. Wrexham found an equalizer in the 88th minute when midfielder Ollie Rathbone capitalized on Kieffer Moore's knock down from a Danny Imray cross, rewarding the squad's persistent second-half pressure.

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