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Wrexham AFC has clearly made a name for itself around the world. Despite playing in the non-league in Wales, they have managed to attract global attention thanks to their owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Wrexham sits on the top of the Vanarama National League standings and could wrap up the league in the next 10 days. They have now registered a close 1-0 win against Southend United, firther extending their lead in the league table.
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Wrexham started the game in control and led the scoreline 1-0 at half-time. The only goal in the first 45 mins came through an own goal from Southend’s goalkeeper.
He dropped the ball in the his own net in the 38th min giving Wrexham an all-important lead. Ryan Reynolds’ side came close to doubling the lead in the 43rd min when Eoghan’s shot hit the post. Wrexham finally managed to wrap up the game with a close 1-0 win and taking home all 3 points.
Fans react to Wrexham AFC’s close win against Southend United
Wrexham’s close win excited the fans as they are set to play 2nd-placed Notts County next month. This is a massive result for both the club and the fans as they eye automatic promotion.
Following are some of the reactions:
You got this! Promotion smells so very close.
— Froghole The Klown (@froghole) March 11, 2023
Superb result, well done Wrexham. That really heaps the pressure on Notts County tonight!
— Macca (@MarkWat26521362) March 11, 2023
7 points clear!!! 🥳🥳🥳 horrid conditions but job done 😅
— Richard Pickford (@rjpreigns) March 11, 2023
Staying on top! Well done lads!
— Andie Daniels (@DandieAndie12) March 11, 2023
Doesn't matter how they come, 3 points are 3 points 💪👏
— Simon Hall (@Simon_JMH) March 11, 2023
Wooooo! Get in there!
— RICHARD DAVID BENBOW (@RICHCARYSCHEWY) March 11, 2023
Got to win ugly this time of the season. Well done to the Reds to be resolute and hang on to the points! @Wrexham_AFC @WrexhamUSA https://t.co/EXCDdRyAoc
— George Templeton — @vcuramsrewind (@temptherat) March 11, 2023
welp. I can't be happy for my team today, but I can at least be happy for @VancityReynolds. Wrexham (and my beloved, long-lost Ollie Palmer) inch closer to glory. https://t.co/HSkRPqBKiC
— John Green (@sportswithjohn) March 11, 2023
A total of 9770 fans came to the Racecourse to support their respective teams despite the horrid conditions. Thsi also included 726 Southend fans who managed to make the journey for their team. In fact, the team’s CEO and manager came down to help prepare the ground for the game.
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“Today’s @Wrexham_AFC match is happening come hell or high water. That’s our manager: Phil Parkinson, our CEO: Fleur Robinson and my personal hero: Shaun Harvey, shoveling snow to clear the pitch in time. I love this town with all my heart. (City),” Ryan Reynolds tweeted.
Today’s @Wrexham_AFC match is happening come hell or high water. That’s our manager: Phil Parkinson, our CEO: Fleur Robinson and my personal hero: Shaun Harvey, shoveling snow to clear the pitch in time. I love this town with all my heart. (City) pic.twitter.com/dEPDAVVVvl
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) March 11, 2023
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Southend United sit just outside the promotion qualification spots. They been struggling financially for the past few years and even received help from Wrexham fans through £21,135 in donations. The news broke just before Wrexham’s all-importamt clash with Southend United.
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