Wrexham's aspirations for a third consecutive promotion suffered a setback on Friday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Bristol, causing them to slip one place to third in the League One standings.

The Welsh club is locked in a tight battle for the second automatic promotion spot alongside Birmingham, who have already secured the league title and their place in the Championship next season.

Wycombe Wanderers capitalized on Wrexham's dropped points, leapfrogging them into second place with a 2-0 victory over Bolton. This marks Wycombe's third consecutive win and gives them a slender one-point advantage over Wrexham with just three games remaining in the season.

The stakes are high in League One, with the top two teams automatically earning promotion to the Championship. Teams finishing third through sixth will then compete in a playoff for the final promotion spot.

Playing in front of their celebrity co-owner Rob McElhenney at the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham found themselves trailing after Taylor Moore's first-half goal for Bristol. However, veteran midfielder Matty James salvaged a point for the home side with a 76th-minute equalizer.

This draw marks a frustrating run of form for Wrexham, who have now drawn three of their last four matches, with their sole victory in that period sandwiched in between.

It's been a remarkable journey for Wrexham, who were languishing in the fifth-tier National League just two years ago. The injection of significant investment from Hollywood stars McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds has fueled their rapid ascent through the English football pyramid.