S5E7

Touching Grass

Aired 2026-06-18 60 min ★ 9.7/10 our take
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

With Wrexham fighting for a position in the playoffs and perhaps promotion to the Premier League, Phil Parkinson tries to keep his squad – and himself – grounded.

Our Take

A quiet hour that trusts small moments over big drama, and it mostly pays off. Parkinson’s sideline obsessiveness is the best material here, giving the season’s tension a human face. The subplot with the grounds crew drags a bit, but the closing training-ground sequence lands. Worth your time even if you only half follow the football.