'A very tough night' - Phil Parkinson takes blame as West Ham inflict heaviest defeat of Wrexham's Hollywood era
Wrexham AFC suffered a record-breaking 6-0 defeat against West Ham United at the London Stadium. Manager Phil Parkinson took full responsibility for the loss, which occurred in front of a record-breaking crowd of nearly 60,000 spectators.
Why it matters
The match highlights the growing profile of Wrexham under its high-profile ownership and the competitive gap between lower-league teams and former Premier League sides.
Wrexham suffered the heaviest defeat of the Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney era as West Ham stormed to a ruthless 6-0 victory at London Stadium. Manager Phil Parkinson accepted full accountability after his side were swept aside by the Championship leaders in front of a record crowd.
Wrexham experienced their heaviest defeat since Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney completed their takeover in 2021 after being routed 6-0 by West Ham . The crushing loss at London Stadium eclipsed their previous record defeat, a 5-0 reversal against Stockport County in September 2023.
The Welsh club reached the Championship this season following an extraordinary run of three consecutive promotions. However, Phil Parkinson's side proved no match for a West Ham team relegated from the Premier League last term.
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