Wrexham AFC, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, has made it to the fourth round of the FA Cup. The Welsh club beat Coventry City FC, who plays in the Championship, the second tier of English soccer. Reynolds was happy with his team’s display, as they were also trending on Twitter.
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Deadpool star shared on his Instagram story the US trends with a brief message. Reynolds and McElhenney bought Wrexham, the third oldest soccer club that plays in the fifth tier of English soccer. They have been vocal about their club and keep promoting the club. However, the comparison of Wrexham Twitter trends to that of Spanish giants by Reynolds caught the eye of fans.
Wrexham AFC was trending on Twitter in the United States
The FA Cup game between Wrexham AFC and Coventry City FC was trending higher than the La Liga game between Villarreal CF and Real Madrid in the US. Reynolds soon took to Instagram to highlight the trends saying, “The world in its proper order.”
Wrexham AFC’s display against an opponent from a higher division impressed the Hollywood star. He took to Twitter to share his excitement after the win, stating, “I’m completely and totally speechless. What a club. What a town. What a win. Wrexham AFC forever.”
I’m completely and totally speechless. What a club. What a town. What a win. @Wrexham_AFC forever. https://t.co/9SzQUAVAX2
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) January 7, 2023
Reynolds and McElhenney intend to make Wrexham AFC the most famous soccer club in the US. Last night’s Twitter trends where the club was on top in soccer trends in the US, is what they would like to see in the future. Their idea was clear while buying the low-tier club. They wanted to build a club from the scratch and make it a force to reckon with in English soccer.
Wrexham AFC will be looking to continue their form into the fourth round of the FA Cup. They hold on to their lead in the dying moments to progress and will soon know their opponent once the third-round fixtures are done.
Ryan Reynolds-owned Wrexham AFC stunned Coventry City
Wrexham went into the third-round FA Cup tie against Championship side Coventry City FC as underdogs. Coventry, who plays in three tiers above Wrexham, were favorites to win. Wrexham emerged victorious by 4-3 as they held on for the last quarter of the game.
Sam Dalby (12′) and new signing Elliot Lee (18′) scored inside 20 minutes to give a comfortable lead to Wrexham. Coventry pulled one back in the 36th minute, but Wrexham restored the two-goal advantage in the added time of the first half. Wrexham added fourth in the 58th minute from the penalty spot after the referee showed Coventry player a red.
WELCOME TO @Wrexham_AFC!
Wrexham stuns Coventry 4-3 in the 3rd Round of the FA Cup!
The club owned by @VancityReynolds & @RMcElhenney becomes the 3rd non-league club to defeat a Championship club in the last 2 FA Cups. pic.twitter.com/wdpC2szYfV— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 7, 2023
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Despite reducing to ten men, Coventry fought back with two quick goals, making it 4-3. However, Wrexham fought hard to keep the Coventry attack at bay and hold on to win by a slender margin.
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The draw is set to take place on Sunday for the next round and it will be interesting to see the next opponents for the Welsh club. Will Wrexham keep its winning run in the next round?