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Wrexham Secures Third Straight Promotion to the EFL Championship

The Welsh club, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, defeated Charlton Athletic 3-0 to achieve a historic rise from non-league football to the second tier in just four years.

Wrexham fans support their team prior to the English League One soccer match between Wrexham and Charlton Athletic at the Racecourse ground in Wrexham, Wales, Saturday, April 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds (left) and Rob McElhenney celebrate after Wrexham scored their second goal Saturday.
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Overview

  • Wrexham clinched promotion to the EFL Championship with a decisive 3-0 victory over Charlton Athletic at the Racecourse Ground.
  • This marks the club's third consecutive promotion since the 2021 takeover by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, an unprecedented feat in English football.
  • Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively, joined fans on matchday, with Reynolds serving drinks and taking selfies in the fanzone before kickoff.
  • The promotion returns Wrexham to the Championship for the first time since the 1981-82 season, leaving the club just one step away from the Premier League.
  • The club's rapid ascent has been fueled by strategic investments, global fan engagement, and the success of the 'Welcome to Wrexham' docuseries.