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The acquisition of Wrexham AFC by Hollywood superstars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney is no less than a fairy tale. Ever since the duo took over the club, they have achieved great heights of success.

A club that was once struggling in the fifth division of the National League is now ruling the division. The team has really transitioned into a winning side. Moreover, the road to returning to the Premier League looks good for Ryan Reynolds’ side.

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Wrexham set for global recognition

The fortunes of the Welsh club have been completely turned around since the arrival of the Hollywood duo. The club may have faced an early FA Cup exit, but they are looking good in the National League. And it seems there’s no stopping the fifth division side.

Several reports suggest that the match between Wrexham and Notts County is set to be televised live globally. Millions of soccer fans around the world can easily watch the title-deciding clash between the two.

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Phil Parkinson’s side will host Luke Williams’ side at the Racecourse Grounds. The match will be broadcast live by BT Sport on Monday, April 10. This is indeed a great moment for both Wrexham and Ryan Reynolds, as they are set to receive international exposure in front of millions of soccer fans.

The race for title gets hot like fire

Wrexham is currently sitting in first place with 85 points, just one point ahead of their fierce rivals, County. Moreover, they also have a game in hand, as the Red Dragons have played 35 league games out of a possible 46.

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Furthermore, Notts could have been out of the title race quite early after they played a 1-1 draw against Bromley last week. However, it was a lucky day for Luke Williams, as Parkinson’s side also played a 2-2 draw against Maidenhead Town.

With 11 games remaining for Wrexham and 10 for County, both sides will be looking to make the best out of it. Ryan Reynolds’ side is preparing for tomorrow’s clash with Dagenham & Redbridge F.C., as they’ll be looking to maintain the lead. Meanwhile, Notts County is preparing for its next clash against Dorking Wanderers.

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