Wrexham Aims for Promotion as Championship Race Intensifies With just five matches remaining in the EFL Championship season, Wrexham is in dire need of a win to keep pace in the race for promotion. After losing to Southampton in midweek, the Red Dragons face Birmingham on Sunday, seeking to close in on the top six. The team, owned by actors Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds since late 2020, has become a global phenomenon through the FX series "Welcome to Wrexham." Their journey from the fifth-tier National League to the Championship is a testament to their rapid rise. Wrexham’s ascent began with the Hollywood takeover, which sparked a remarkable transformation. Here’s a breakdown of their progression since 2020: 2020-21: Finished 8th in the National League. 2021-22: Secured 2nd place in the National League but lost the playoff to Grimsby Town. 2022-23: Claimed 1st place in the National League and earned promotion to League Two. 2023-24: Placed 2nd in League Two, advancing to League One. 2024-25: Finished 2nd in League One, securing a spot in the EFL Championship. Now, the Red Dragons are targeting the ultimate goal: a place in the Premier League. Their current position in the Championship standings reflects their progress. As of April 11, the table shows: Coventry: 85 points, 42 goal differential, 42 matches played. Ipswich Town: 75 points, 31 goal differential, 40 matches played. Millwall: 73 points, 9 goal differential, 42 matches played. Middlesbrough: 72 points, 20 goal differential, 42 matches played. Southampton: 69 points, 20 goal differential, 41 matches played. Hull City: 68 points, 4 goal differential, 42 matches played. Wrexham: 64 points, 5 goal differential, 41 matches played. Derby County: 63 points, 8 goal differential, 42 matches played.#wrexham #ryan_reynolds #rob_mac #st_andrews_stadium #welcome_to_wrexham
Tom Brady Teases Wrexham Owners After Birmingham's Championship Win Birmingham City’s 2-0 victory over Wrexham in the Championship on Sunday sparked a lighthearted jab from NFL legend Tom Brady, who teased the Welsh club’s owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac, for their role in the match. Brady, a minority owner of Birmingham, posted on his Instagram stories: “Big W. It’s always more fun to beat your friends.” The comment came after Birmingham’s win, which ended a five-game winless streak and marked a significant step in their push for promotion to the Premier League. The match, played at St Andrew’s, saw Carlos Vicente and Christoph Klarer score the only goals, securing Birmingham’s first win in five games. The result left Wrexham in a precarious position, now four points behind Hull City in seventh place. With the top two teams guaranteed automatic promotion to the Premier League, Wrexham’s playoff hopes remain alive but fragile. The defeat also highlighted the stark contrast between the two clubs’ trajectories. Birmingham, owned by Brady since August 2023, is aiming to climb the divisions, while Wrexham, led by Reynolds and Mac since 2021, has already achieved three consecutive promotions after starting in the Football League. Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson acknowledged the disappointment of the loss but refused to concede their playoff chances are over. “We’ve had a tough week this week,” he said. “But we’re not down and out yet. It’s not over yet. People will probably write us off, and you can understand that to a certain degree, but inside the dressing room, we’re not writing ourselves off and we’re one win away from getting ourselves going again.” Parkinson’s comments reflect the pressure on Wrexham, which has struggled to maintain consistency this season despite their rapid rise through the leagues.#wrexham #ryan_reynolds #tom_brady #rob_mac #birmingham_city
Arsenal, Chelsea Aim to Avoid FA Cup Upsets As the FA Cup fifth round approaches, Arsenal and Chelsea are preparing to face teams from lower divisions, aiming to avoid unexpected upsets. Wrexham, now owned by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac, hopes to stage a significant upset against Chelsea at the Racecourse Ground. Meanwhile, Liverpool seeks to avenge a recent defeat to Wolves, while Mansfield looks to make history by defeating Premier League leaders Arsenal. Wrexham, currently sixth in the Championship, is fighting for promotion to the Premier League, a goal that would bring visits from top-tier clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City. The club’s manager, Phil Parkinson, emphasized the importance of belief and an underdog mentality ahead of the match against Chelsea. Wrexham has already defeated Nottingham Forest in the third round and aims to build on that momentum. Parkinson referenced the club’s historic FA Cup win over Arsenal in 1992, highlighting the significance of the upcoming clash. Mansfield, managed by Nigel Clough, faces Arsenal in a match that could mark a historic upset. Clough, the son of legendary manager Brian Clough, has led the club to the FA Cup last 16 for the first time in 51 years after defeating Burnley in the fourth round. Despite being 16th in the third tier, Mansfield’s victory over Arsenal would be a remarkable achievement. Clough acknowledged the challenge posed by Arsenal, noting the quality of their squad and the difficulty of overcoming such a high-profile team. Liverpool, meanwhile, returns to Molineux to face Wolves after a shocking 2-1 defeat in the Premier League. Captain Virgil van Dijk criticized the team’s performance, calling it “slow and predictable,” as Wolves secured their third league win of the season.#wrexham #phil_parkinson #ryan_reynolds #rob_mac #mansfield
