Wales and Wrexham play-off clash leaves FAW disappointed

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has expressed disappointment that Wrexham’s potential National League play-off final would clash with Wales’ World Cup decider against Scotland or Ukraine.

The Vanarama National League has announced their play-off final will kick off at the London Stadium at 3pm on Sunday, June 5 – just two hours before Wales’ attempt to reach their first World Cup since 1958 is scheduled to get underway in Cardiff.

Wrexham are currently second in the National League and likely to be involved in the end-of-season play-offs.

FAW chief executive Noel Mooney said: “The FAW wrote to Wrexham FC, the FA and UEFA to encourage moving the National League play-off final on Sunday 5th June.

“The FAW are disappointed that a resolution has not been found and would like to wish Wrexham the best of luck in their bid for promotion.”

Welsh Government minister Lesley Griffiths, who represents Wrexham in the Welsh Senedd, has written to National League chairman Jack Pearce calling for the June 5 date to be changed should Wrexham play in the final.

The Dragons, who are co-owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, are currently second in the National League, seven points behind leaders Stockport with five games remaining.

Only the champions are automatically promoted into the English Football League, with the next six teams contesting the play-offs.

Griffiths wrote on her personal Twitter account: “Obviously no guarantee @Wrexham_AFC will be involved but still disappointed by today’s announcement that the London Stadium will host the National League play-off final.

“I struggle to see how it can be the “perfect fit” for fans and I look forward to receiving a response.”

Underneath the tweet, she posted a