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Wrexham AFC Achieves Unprecedented Third Straight Promotion to Championship

The Welsh club, led by celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, secured automatic promotion with a 3-0 victory over Charlton, marking their return to the second tier after 43 years.

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Soccer Football - League One - Wrexham v Charlton Athletic - SToK Racecourse, Wrexham, Britain - April 26, 2025 Actors and Wrexham owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds with former Wrexham footballer Mickey Thomas celebrate being promoted to the Championship Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough
Soccer Football - League One - Wrexham v Charlton Athletic - SToK Racecourse, Wrexham, Britain - April 26, 2025 Actors and Wrexham owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds celebrate after Wrexham's Sam Smith scores their third goal Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough

Overview

  • Wrexham defeated Charlton 3-0 to secure automatic promotion to the EFL Championship with one game remaining in the season.
  • The victory, fueled by first-half goals from Ollie Rathbone and Sam Smith, capped their third consecutive promotion, a first in English football's top five tiers.
  • Promotion was confirmed earlier in the day when Wycombe, their closest competitor, lost 1-0 to Leyton Orient.
  • The club's ascent follows significant investment by owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who pledged at least £2 million in infrastructure upgrades after their 2020 takeover.
  • Wrexham's commercial growth has been remarkable, with revenue reaching £27 million last season, bolstered by global attention from the 'Welcome to Wrexham' docuseries and international fan engagement.