DONE DEAL: Wrexham Snatch 16-Goal Barnsley Ace Davis Keillor-Dunn in Promotion Power Play
WREXHAM, Wales — The Hollywood script just got a new leading man. Wrexham AFC have officially confirmed the signing of forward Davis Keillor-Dunn from League One outfit Barnsley, adding serious firepower to their Premier League chase. The 28-year-old arrives at the Racecourse Ground in blistering form, having already bagged 16 goals in 34 appearances this season.
The Missing Piece for Parkinson?
Phil Parkinson didn’t just want depth; he wanted a match-winner. With Wrexham sitting sixth in the Championship and the playoff race tightening, the Red Dragons needed a spark. They found it in Keillor-Dunn.
The numbers don’t lie. Sixteen goals from a forward-midfield hybrid role is elite production. Keillor-Dunn isn’t just a poacher; he’s a chaotic force in the final third. He drives at defenders, shoots from distance, and creates space for those around him. Pairing his creativity with the clinical finishing of Paul Mullin could be the tactical shift that turns draws into wins during the grueling run-in.
Barnsley fans will be gutted. Losing their talisman mid-season is a hammer blow. For Wrexham, it’s a statement: they aren’t just happy to be in the Championship—they plan on leaving it.
“We’ve watched Davis for a long time. He’s got that bit of magic you need in tight games. He scores goals, yes, but it’s his hunger that fits this club. He’s ready to work.” — Phil Parkinson, Wrexham AFC Manager
Playoff Implications / What’s Next
This signing changes the math in the Championship top six. Wrexham has struggled recently to break down low blocks, often relying on set-pieces to salvage points. Keillor-Dunn offers a solution to that problem—a player who can unlock a defense with a single touch or a strike from 25 yards.
Expect him to be in the squad immediately. With a crucial fixture list ahead, Parkinson will likely throw him straight into the fire. If he hits the ground running, Wrexham’s dream of back-to-back-to-back promotions isn’t just a documentary plotline—it’s a very real possibility.
