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“It Would Be an Honor”- After Receiving Bonzer Praise From Wales Manager, Wrexham’s 46-Goal Striker Excited to Represent National Team

Wrexham AFC's superstar marksman is excited to play for Wales national team after receiving a praise from current boss recently.
Wrexham v Boreham Wood – Vanarama National League – The Racecourse Ground Wrexham s Paul Mullin celebrates with the trop

“We Have Got 5 Weeks Now” – Ahead of Historic Chelsea Game in North Carolina, Wrexham Boss ‘Pleased’ With Players Arriving in Shape

Amidst the League Two promotion, the Wrexham AFC coach, Phil Parkinson, reports players are in good shape before their clash with Chelsea FC.
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Historic Decision From Wrexham AFC’s Rivals as They Appoint First Female Coach for Men’s Professional Soccer Team

Wrexham will face Forest Green Rovers in the upcoming EFL League Two season as they take a monumental decision by hirinng a unique coach.
Forest Green Rovers v Bromley FC FA Youth Cup 16/11/2021. Forest Green Rovers Academy Manager Hannah Dingley during the

Wrexham Suffers Major Transfer Blow as Ryan Reynolds’ Pursuit of $980,000-Rated Paul Mullin’s Potential Partner Set to Join Rivals

Wrexham AFC are looking top bolster their ranks with new additions but the Ryan Reynolds's die recently suffered a huge transfer blow.
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“Shows the Humility That They Have” – Relegated From Premier League, Ex-Wrexham Star Showers Praise on Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Impact

Amidst promotion to Fourth Division, Wales international and ex-Wrexham AFC player compliments Hollywood Owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
Football – Vanarama National League – Wrexham v Notts County 10th April 2023 – Vanarama National League – Wrexham v Nott

“It’s a Great Place To Be” – Wrexham Captain Ben Tozer Pledges Allegiance to Ryan Reynolds’ Ambitious Project Rather Than Play in Saudi Arabia

As players leave for Saudi Arabian clubs and lucrative deals, Wrexham captain Ben Tozer decides to stay with the Welsh Club.
Vanarama National League Wrexham v York City Ben Tozer 4 of Wrexham interacts with the fans during the Vanarama National

“There Is Real Determination” – Wrexham Boss Issues Stern Warning to David Beckham’s Team and Other Rivals Just Days Before Ending 15-Year Exile

Wrexham AFC boss Phil Parkinson feels the players are ready for the EFL League Two challenge and opposition should be wary of them.
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“Felt Like a Death” – Years Before Wrexham Owner Ryan Reynolds’ F1 Investment, Blake Lively’s Project Crumbled After Just a Year

Before Ryan Reynolds became the owner of Wrexham and invested in F1, Blake Lively had a project that unfortunately collapsed within a year.
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“The Rumor Is True” – After ‘Cheating’ Rumors, Wrexham Owner Rob McElhenney Backs Wife Kaitlin Olson With a Hilarious Response

Hours after their infidelity reports surfaced on social media, Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney supports his wife with a hilarious response.
Wrexham v Yeovil Town – Vanarama National League – The Racecourse Ground Wrexham owner Rob McElhenney (left) and wife Ka

Wrexham AFC: EFL League Two Full Schedule, How to Watch in USA & UK, TV & Streaming Cost

As Wrexham looks to start their 2023/24 campagin, here's how fans can watch the matches by subscribing to these platforms and the schedules.
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Wrexham Owner Ryan Reynolds Left Alpine F1 Star Esteban Ocon “Stressed” Over Simple Desire

Esteban Ocon revealed a stressed moment over a simple desire that was caused by the Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds.
Esteban Ocon and Ryan Reynolds

Enraged by Ryan Reynolds’ $2.5 Million Gamble, Blake Lively Developed an ‘Obsession’ With Wrexham Months Before Sponsoring the Red Dragons

Months before actually sponsoring Wrexham, Ryan Reynolds once admitted that his wife Blake Lively was more obsessed with the club than him.
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively at Deadpool Event

About Wrexham AFC

Wrexham AFC

Brief History

Wrexham AFC is one of the oldest clubs in England and plays in the fifth tier of the English football pyramid in the National League. Formed in 1864, they are a club on the rise because of new ownership by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. They are the third oldest soccer professional team in England after Notts County and Stoke City and the oldest club from Wales.

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The club first entered the Combination League in 1890 and won four Combination titles. But after various financial problems, Wrexham lost its place in the league and dropped out of the football league in 2008. Since then, many have come and gone to take the club to greater heights. But Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took up the challenge.

In some of their famous victories, Wrexham beat reigning champions Arsenal in the 1992 FA Cup. The 1984 European Cup Winners' Cup saw them beat Porto.

Wrexham AFC plays its home games at Racecourse Ground; the oldest international stadium in the world. They set the record attendance back in 1957 against Manchester United by welcoming 34445 supporters.

Shareholders of Wrexham AFC

Wrexham AFC is owned by R.R. McReynolds Company, LLC, which is equally owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Hollywood duo Ryan Reynolds and McElhenney are the two shareholders of the Welsh club.

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Which league does Wrexham play in?

Wrexham AFC currently plays in the Vanarama National League, which is the 5th-tier league of the English football league. The National League is a semi-professional league and is the lowest division in English football.

Wrexham's highest league position

Wrexham finished 2nd in the 2021-22 National League and missed out on the automatic promotion to EFL League Two. They are currently in the race to finish 1st and earn direct promotion to EFL League Two. However, the highest they reached is the Football League Second Division in 1978, which was the 2nd tier at that time.

Is Wrexham the oldest football club?

No, Wrexham is the 3rd oldest professional football club in the world after being formed in 1864. However, they are the oldest club in Wales.

Is Wrexham in England or Wales?

Wrexham AFC is a professional football club based in Wrexham, Wales. Wales, as a country, is a part of the United Kingdom. Wrexham, playing in the National League, is currently under the authority of the Football Association of Wales. However, top-tier Welsh clubs continue to play in England's English Football League pyramid.

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What does AFC stand for in Wrexham AFC?

Wrexham AFC stands for Wrexham Association Football Club.

Managers

Manager NameManager Reign
Charlie Hewitt1925-29
Jack Baynes1929-31
Ernest Blackburn1932-36
Jimmy Logan 1937-38
Tom Morgan1938-40
Tom Williams1940-49
Les McDowall1949-50
Peter Jackson1950-54
Cliff Lloyd1954-57
John Love1957-59
Billy Morris1960-61
Ken Barnes1961-65
Billy Morris1965-66
Jack Rowley1966-67
Alvan Williams1967-68
John Neal1968-77
Arfon Griffiths1977-81
Mel Sutton1981-82
Bobby Roberts1982-85
Dixie McNeil1985-89
Brian Flynn1989-2001
Denis Smith 2001-07
Brian Carey2007
Brian Little2007-08
Dean Saunders2008-11
Andy Morrell2011-14
Kevin Wilkin2014-15
Gary Mills2015-16
Dean Keates2016-18
Sam Ricketts2018
Graham Barrow2018-19
Bryan Hughes2019
Dean Keates2019-21
Phil Parkinson2021-

Player Roster

Player NameNationalityPosition
Rob LaintonEnglandGoalkeeper
Reece Hall-JohnsonEnglandDefender
Callum McFadzeanScotlandDefender
Ben TozerEnglandDefender
Aaron HaydenEnglandDefender
Jordan TunnicliffeEnglandDefender
Jordan DavisWales Defender
Luke YoungEnglandMidfielder
Ollie PalmerEnglandForward
Paul MullinEnglandForward
Liam McAlindenIrelandForward
Anthony FordeIrelandDefender
Bryce HosannahEnglandDefender
Sam Dalby EnglandForward
Jacob MendySpainForward
Andy CannonEnglandMidfielder
Mark HowardEnglandGoalkeeper
Thomas O’ConnorIrelandMidfielder
Kai Calderbank-ParkAustraliaGoalkeeper
Scott ButlerWales Defender
Ryan AustinWales Defender
Harry LennonEnglandDefender
Jake BickerstaffEnglandForward
James JonesScotlandMidfielder
Rory WatsonEnglandGoalkeeper
Max CleworthEnglandDefender
Daniel JonesWales Forward
Aaron James EnglandDefender
Will MountfieldEnglandMidfielder
Kai EvansWales Midfielder
Elliot LeeEnglandForward
Daniel DaviesWales Defender
Louis LloydWales Forward
David JonesEnglandMidfielder
Jacob MilnerEnglandMidfielder
Owen CushionEnglandDefender
Eoghan O’ConnellIrelandDefender

Major Trophies/Honors

  • Third Division/ League One: Champions 1977-78
  • The Combination: Champions: 1900-01, 1901-02- 1902-03, 1904-05
  • Football League Trophy: 2004-05
  • Fa Trophy: 2012-13
  • Welsh Cup: 23 times

Net Worth of Wrexham AFC

Wrexham AFC is worth more than $2.5 million, the amount Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in 2020. However, their worth is only going to increase from here as they chase promotion to the EFL League Two.

Wrexham AFC's TV Show

After Ryan and Rob bought the club, they started the American sports documentary series, Welcome to Wrexham. It became one of the best tv shows to air and fans cannot get enough of it. The series is inspired by Sunderland Till I Die. The Hollywood owners took the camera inside to showcase the work being done, behind the scenes.

Ryan Reynolds' Premier League vision

The vision of Ryan Reynolds is to take the club to greater heights and wants to see the team in the Premier League. According to Marca, he said, "In 10 years' time the plan has and always will be the Premier League. If it's theoretically possible to go from the fifth tier to the Premier League, why wouldn't we try?