Wrexham were denied a place in the Championship play-offs in controversial fashion as Hull City snatched the final spot on a dramatic final day. A win over Middlesbrough would have secured Wrexham a chance at promotion to the Premier League, but they could only manage a 2-2 draw despite coming from behind to lead at one stage.
The Dragons' hopes appeared alive when Mo Toure put Norwich City ahead against Hull before half-time. However, a second-half brace from Oli McBurnie turned the tie for the Tigers, with the decisive goal shrouded in controversy as the Scotland international appeared to be in an offside position in the build-up.
Sky Sports pundit Clinton Morrison insisted McBurnie was 'two yards' offside, while former Premier League referee Mike Dean agreed he was offside, though not by that margin. The goal stood, propelling Hull into sixth place and setting up a play-off semi-final against Millwall.
Wrexham, who have risen rapidly from the National League to the Championship, must now regroup after missing out on a fourth successive promotion. Meanwhile, Ipswich Town secured an immediate return to the Premier League with a comfortable win over Queens Park Rangers, while Millwall's victory over Oxford United was not enough to leapfrog the Tractor Boys.
