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Wrexham AFC Secures Historic Promotion to EFL Championship

Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney celebrate as Wrexham becomes the first club in English football history to achieve three consecutive promotions, reaching the Championship.

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Actors and Wrexham owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds before the Wrexham v Charlton Athletic match on April 26, 2025. Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough
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Overview

  • Wrexham AFC clinched promotion to the EFL Championship with a 3-0 victory over Charlton Athletic, marking their third consecutive promotion since 2023.
  • This achievement makes Wrexham the only club in English football history to secure three straight promotions, placing them one step away from the Premier League.
  • The club's transformation was spearheaded by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who acquired Wrexham in 2020 and set a goal of reaching the Premier League.
  • Wrexham's valuation has surged to £100 million following new investment from New York's Allyn family, fueling continued development of infrastructure and the squad.
  • The Emmy-winning docuseries 'Welcome to Wrexham,' chronicling the club's rise, is set to release its fourth season next month, further amplifying its global profile.