Wrexham boss Rufus Exter has hit out at the referee after his side's 1-0 defeat

Key Highlights :

1. Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson was unimpressed with the refereeing after his team missed a golden chance to take a step closer towards promotion to the EFL.

2. An Easter Monday victory over title rivals Notts County left the Red Dragons in pole position to claim the one automatic spot, but they failed to take full advantage on Saturday.

3. Play-off contenders Barnet held Parkinson's side to a goalless draw at the Hive, meaning the champagne has been put on ice for the time being.

4. Wrexham played nearly half the game with 10 men, after Callum McFadzean was shown a straight red card for a foul on home goalkeeper Laurie Walker.

5. Parkinson wasn't exactly delighted, though, and made his feelings clear after the game. The manager was himself shown a red card by referee Edward Duckworth, and could face a touchline ban as his team looks to seal automatic promotion.

6. “I’m not happy with the role the referee played in the sending off,” Parkinson told BT Sport after the draw “That’s a soft red card, I just can’t see that. "It’s his trailing leg, there no real intent there. He’s got it wrong. I thought the keeper made a meal of it and obviously that influences the referee’s decision.”

7. Walker disagreed with the Wrexham boss, though. “Basically he was trying to say I was cheating," the 33-year-old said. “I’m sure you guys can see it evidently that the geezer’s come straight through and kicked me in the face.”

8. Was the red card fair? Have your say in the comments section.

Wrexham's impressive run in the National League came to a halt on Saturday as they were held to a goalless draw by Barnet. The Red Dragons had won five of their previous six games in all competitions and looked set to seal promotion with a victory over the Bees. However, the game took a turn when Callum McFadzean was sent off, leaving his team to play with 10 men for the remainder of the game.

McFadzean's red card was his second in two games, and his discipline will be a key factor in whether or not Wrexham can secure promotion this season. The midfielder's absence in their next game against Bristol City will be a blow to their chances, as they face a tough test against one of the top teams in the league.

Wrexham's promotion push has been one of the highlights of the National League this season, with the team displaying impressive form in recent weeks. However, McFadzean's red card has dealt a significant blow to their chances of securing automatic promotion to League Two.

The Dragons will need to regroup quickly and bounce back in their next game if they want to keep their promotion hopes alive. McFadzean's discipline will be a crucial factor going forward, as the team cannot afford any more red cards or suspensions.

Barnet, on the other hand, will be pleased with their performance and the point they earned against Wrexham. The Bees are also in the race for promotion, and the result will boost their confidence as they look to secure a spot in the playoffs.

In conclusion, Wrexham's promotion hopes were dealt a significant blow with McFadzean's red card in their goalless draw against Barnet. The midfielder's discipline will be crucial in the team's push for promotion, and they will need to bounce back quickly in their next game against Bristol City. Despite the setback, Wrexham remains one of the top teams in the National League, and their impressive form in recent weeks shows that they have what it takes to secure promotion this season.

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