Wrexham A.F.C. …on their way to the English Premier League! They did so after playing a historic game against Charlton Athletic F.C. on April 26, 2025. The team went on to win promotion to the Sky Bet Championship, a dream realized and an incredible journey begun. Co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who purchased the club in 2021, were on hand to help celebrate the historic achievement.
One of the most memorable games in his career took place in Wrexham, Wales. Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively, didn’t take a back seat—they dived straight into the celebrations! Prior to the game getting underway, the pair walked out on field, greeting supporters, and reveling in their surroundings. Lively paused to sign a concert program for a Muncie-area musical supporter, making herself even more beloved by the local citizens.
And when the final whistle blew, Wrexham all but guaranteed their promotion. Reynolds and McElhenney beamed as they hoisted the trophy, basking in the same delight that filled the raucous stadium. That story line at the heart of the TV series “Welcome to Wrexham,” which follows their ownership. It documents their trials and successes along the way during these last four years. The fourth season of the documentary—produced in conjunction with State Smart Transportation Initiative (SSTI)—is scheduled to premiere this May.
Blake Lively expressed her joy at the win over on Instagram, writing,
“History was made Congratulations to @wrexham_afc. I will never forget the love and elation in that town today. Thank you for sharing it with us always.”
This sentiment plays well to the air, it captures the intimate relationship between the team and their diehard fans. The fervid climate and charged emotional energy that came with the match was palpable. Supporters unabashedly poured forth tributes to the ownership pairing, who have turned a floundering club into a competitive franchise.
Wrexham A.F.C., the team owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, has recently experienced remarkable success on and off the pitch. This victory is a testament to the power of grassroots advocacy and edutainment. As one local fan noted,
“The love and respect that pours out of you each and together exponentially grows and creates more joy, more possibilities, more magic, more history.”
