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“Top of the Whole F**king Lot” – After EFL League Two Opponents’ Release, Newly-Promoted Wrexham’s Fate in Upcoming Season Predicted

Wrexham AFC fans has raised the bar for the world's third-oldest soccer club ahead of the new League Two season after knowing opponents.
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“Flutie Flakes All the Time” – Wrexham Owner Ryan Reynolds Snubs Green Bay Packers to Pledge His Allegiance to Canadian Football Team

Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds expressed his favorite NFL team, and it is a contest between one of the NFL and CFL teams, as it surprised fans.
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“Everything Is a Storytelling Opportunity” – Wrexham Owner Ryan Reynolds Echoed Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian’s ‘Marketing’ Shout-Out Months Before Big Praise

Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds, who recently got praise from Alexis Ohanian, once shared his love for marketing and its use for the club.
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“Top Goalkeeper Still at His Age” – Days After Verbal Offer to Ben Foster, Ryan Reynolds Receives Transfer Update From Wrexham Coach

The contract extension of Ben Foster is crucial for Wrexham as the owners gave him verbal agreement, but the first team coach gave an update.
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Wrexham AFC vs Chelsea FC: Last 5 Competitive Meetings

A comprehensive look at what happened in last five competitive games between Wrexham AFC and Chelsea ahead of their preseason clash in July.
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Wrexham AFC vs Manchester United: Last 5 Competitive Meetings

A comprehensive look at last five competitive meetings between Wrexham AFC and Manchester United ahead of preseason friendly in July.
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“Stay Out of the Locker Room” – Wrexham Owner Rob McElhenney’s Learnings From Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Puts Chelsea’s Todd Boehly to Shame

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney followed a vital principle from NFL owner, unlike Chelsea's Todd Boehly, to take Wrexham to the top.
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As Ryan Reynolds Dreams of Taylor Swift and Beyonce’s Concert, $6,000,000 Worth American DJ Set to Perform in Wrexham

$6 million worth American DJ is set to perform in Wrexham as As Ryan Reynolds Dreams of Taylor Swift and Beyonce’s Concert.
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“Pretty Much Doable for Wrexham” – Following Luton Town’s Promotion, Ryan Reynolds’ Premier League Dream Echoed as Fans Expect Welsh Side to Mirror the Historic Run

As Luton Town got promoted to the Premier League, Wrexham fans back Ryan Reynolds’ Welsh Side to mirror the Hatter's historic run.
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“Congrats Luton Town” – Months After Revealing Wrexham’s 10-Year Premier League Mission, Ryan Reynolds Pens a 5-Word Congratulatory Message for the ‘Hatters’

Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds has sent his wishes to newly promoted Luton Town as looks to mirror the Hatters' journey for the Red Dragons.
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“It Will Be Easier to Go Up” – Ex-Wrexham Star Echoes Ryan Reynolds’ 10-Year Premier League Dream He as Backs the Welsh Side for Consecutive Promotion

Former Wrexham star has backed Ryan Reynolds’ 10-year Premier League dream as he believes they can win consecutive promotions.
Wrexham v Sheffield United: Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round

“Fueled by Dreams, Romance, and Stardust” – With MLS’ Expansion Fee Skyrocketing, Ex-USMNT Star Makes Big Wrexham and Manchester City Admission

Former USMNT star has made a huge admission about Wrexham and Manchester City with MLS’ expansion fee continues to rise.
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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?