Wrexham on Brink of Fulfilling Ryan Reynolds' Premier League Dream with Record 3rd Straight Promotion

Wrexham AFC’s decisive 3-0 win against Charlton Athletic on Saturday guaranteed the English football team's advancement to the second division, placing them just one level below their ultimate aim of reaching the elite Premier League, aspired by co-owner Ryan Reynolds.

Wrexham secured an unparalleled third successive promotion, placing them in the EFL Championship for the upcoming season, where they will vie against 23 other teams for the leading positions—thus securing advancement to football’s elite division. The team ended up as runners-up to Birmingham City, who will likewise move up to this level of competition.

"Reaching the Premier League is our objective," Reynolds told ESPN Afterward, he said, "It appeared to be an unachievable dream when we purchased the club in 2021, yet as storytellers, we strive to examine the broad perspective of history as thoroughly as possible."

Reynolds along with his co-owner Rob McElhenney, who bought the team for $2.5 million back in 2021, marked this significant achievement in front of a packed audience comprising almost 13,000 supporters. Their financial commitment and international attention, amplified through their reality show titled "Welcome to Wrexham," have significantly boosted the club’s reputation globally.

Following the announcement that Wycombe Wanderers had suffered defeat, the triumph against Charlton meant that Wrexham needed just one more win for direct promotion. First-half goals scored by Ollie Rathbone and Sam Smith, along with Smith’s additional strike in the 81st minute, secured an emphatic win.

Supporters exploded with joy when the match ended, rushing onto the field carrying banners inscribed with "Back to back to back," as red smoke enveloped the atmosphere. Wrexham has become the first club in English soccer annals to secure three successive promotions.

Phil Parkinson, the Wrexham manager who took over in 2021 and led the team from the National League to the Championship, commended his players for their tenacity and concentration.

We will tackle the Championship head-on, much like we've done in recent years," he stated. "This is definitely going to pose a significant challenge.

Parkinson commented, "Crossing the goal line in football can be quite challenging, so maintaining that level of performance in such an important match speaks volumes about everyone involved. I am eager to enjoy this moment."

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