Wrexham, Co-Owned by Ryan Reynolds, Could Face Premier League Newcastle in FA Cup
The Welsh team, transformed since its 2021 acquisition by Reynolds and fellow actor Rob McElhenney, must first win against Blackburn Rovers.
- Wrexham, co-owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, could potentially play against Premier League Newcastle in the FA Cup, if they win against second division Blackburn Rovers.
- The Welsh team has undergone a transformation since being bought by Reynolds and McElhenney in 2021, including a promotion to the English Football League and global fame from the documentary series 'Welcome to Wrexham.'
- Newcastle also has wealthy backers, having been bought by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund in 2021.
- Non-league Maidstone will play second division opposition in the next round after being drawn against Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry.
- Defending champion Manchester City is set to play against Premier League rival Luton, while Manchester United will play Bristol City or Nottingham Forest, and Liverpool faces Watford or Southampton.