Wrexham is gaining momentum as they strive for promotion to the Premier League for the fourth consecutive year. Co-owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the Welsh club surged to sixth place in the Second Division Championship with an intense 3-2 win over Queens Park Rangers, scoring two goals during stoppage time.
The top two teams earn automatic promotion, while those finishing in third to sixth place enter the play-offs for another promotion opportunity. This marks the first time this season that Wrexham has secured a play-off spot.
Wrexham has achieved an unprecedented third consecutive promotion and has completed 29 of 46 matches in their first Second Division season since the 1980s. Their swift ascent through the English football hierarchy began with a promotion from the non-league fifth tier in 2022, bolstered by financial support from Reynolds and McElhenney since their acquisition of the club in 2020, a journey depicted in the Emmy-winning series Welcome to Wrexham.
The recent match saw Josh Windass equalize in the third minute of added time before Ollie Rathbone netted the winning goal shortly after at Loftus Road. Windass is part of a group of 13 players who joined Wrexham during a summer transfer window that set multiple records, with the total expenditure around $40 million.
Additionally, Reynolds and McElhenney have secured external investments, including support from New York’s Allyn family, which has enriched their transfer budget. Wrexham also showcased their abilities in the FA Cup, overcoming Premier League side Nottingham Forest in a penalty shootout in the third round to reach the last 32.
Fan Take: Wrexham’s push for promotion is not just about climbing the leagues—it symbolizes the growing influence of Hollywood in soccer, making the sport more global. Their success story could inspire other clubs, emphasizing the role of investment and ambition in football today.
