Ipswich Town have completed their swift return to the Premier League after a dominant final-day victory over QPR sparked wild celebrations at Portman Road. While the Tractor Boys toasted a second-place finish, there was only misery for Hollywood-owned Wrexham, whose late charge for a play-off spot ended in a devastating stalemate.
Wrexham’s push for the Premier League carries huge financial stakes. Experts warn missing out on promotion could cost the club more than £120 million, potentially leaving owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac facing serious financial challenges.
Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have turned Wrexham into one of soccer’s strangest global stories. Now, with the Premier League suddenly in reach, the club’s American appeal feels more significant than ever.
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has confirmed he will be closely monitoring rival scores as the Red Dragons hunt a historic fourth consecutive promotion to reach the Premier League. The Hollywood-owned club faces a decisive final-day showdown against Middlesbrough, with their top-six fate hanging in the balance against rivals Hull City and Derby County.
Frank Lampard has warned that Coventry City must act swiftly and decisively in the summer transfer market to ensure their return to the Premier League does not end in immediate relegation. Speaking amid the jubilant celebrations of their Championship title lift after a 3-1 win over Wrexham, the manager insisted that work must begin right away to bridge the immense gap to the top flight.
Frank Lampard’s Coventry City marked their promotion to the Premier League with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Wrexham, leaving the Red Dragons facing a nervous final day in their bid for the play-offs. Late strikes from Victor Torp and Ephron Mason-Clark broke Wrexham's resistance after Ollie Rathbone had cancelled out Brandon Thomas-Asante’s opener.
Wrexham's Hollywood co-owners Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds have never been shy about celebrating success with a trip to Las Vegas, but their latest invitation comes with a calculated twist. After Frank Lampard's Coventry City secured the Championship title and promotion to the Premier League, the Red Dragons' bosses are looking to exploit the festive mood to aid their own pursuit of a place in the top flight.
Wrexham have surged back into the Championship playoff positions following a gritty 1-0 victory over Oxford United, reigniting hopes of a historic fourth consecutive promotion. Josh Windass proved to be the hero once again, netting the only goal of the game to keep the Hollywood-backed club firmly in the hunt for a place in the Premier League.
Phil Parkinson has warned Wrexham's promotion rivals that the Red Dragons are ready to fight until the final whistle in their quest for a Premier League place. After a vital victory over Stoke City, the Welsh side have moved within touching distance of the play-off positions.
Wrexham are at the centre of a controversy regarding a £3.8m government grant that may have bypassed standard legal protocols. Reports suggest the funding was greenlit before final assessments were completed, sparking concerns over fair competition in the Championship.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac are being backed to break the bank again at Wrexham, with a new transfer record expected to be set during the summer window of 2026. If the Red Dragons were to secure promotion into the Premier League, then that bar would definitely be raised. Don Goodman has told GOAL why history in North Wales is likely to be made regardless.
Wrexham’s sights remain firmly locked on the Premier League, but Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have been informed that the Red Dragons are “outsiders” and “underdogs” to hit that target in 2026. Following a record-breaking run of three successive promotions, Don Goodman has explained to GOAL why the Welsh outfit should be happy with their efforts if a fourth falls agonisingly out of reach.
NFL legend Tom Brady has playfully mocked Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac following Birmingham City's impressive two-goal victory over Wrexham in the Championship. Brady, who serves as a minority investor in the Midlands club, took to social media to celebrate the Blues' 2-0 win and tease his famous counterparts as their team's latest promotion bid suffered a blow.
NFL legend Tom Brady claimed bragging rights in the latest 'Hollywood derby' as his Birmingham City team secured a vital 2-0 Championship victory over Wrexham. This result provides much-needed relief for the Blues, whilst dealing a significant blow to Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac's dreams of achieving a fourth consecutive promotion for the Red Dragons.
Wrexham's meteoric rise under Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney is set to remain on our screens for the foreseeable future. In a massive show of faith, FX has officially greenlit three further seasons of the documentary series 'Welcome to Wrexham'.
The Nigerian Football Federation has successfully secured the international commitment of Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo following a formal change of allegiance from England. The 24-year-old Londoner is now eligible to represent the Super Eagles at senior level after previously being capped by the Three Lions as a teenager.
Frank Lampard has seen his managerial reputation completely restored after being named on the four-man shortlist for the Championship Manager of the Season award. The former Chelsea boss has guided Coventry City to the brink of the Premier League, sitting 12 points clear at the top of the table. There was, however, no place among the nominees for Wrexham's Phil Parkinson.
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson was left reeling after witnessing his side suffer a humiliating 5-1 home defeat at the hands of Southampton. The result marks a significant blow to the Premier League promotion aspirations of co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac as the Red Dragons slipped down the Championship table.
Former England international Conor Coady has been discharged from hospital after a frightening head injury left him unconscious during Charlton Athletic’s 1-1 draw with Watford. The 33-year-old, currently on loan from Wrexham, required nine minutes of on-field treatment after blocking a powerful shot with his face in the closing stages at Vicarage Road, before he was stretchered off and taken to hospital.
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has confirmed he will submit a dossier of refereeing blunders to PGMOL following a controversial afternoon at The Hawthorns. The Red Dragons boss was left fuming after a "very, very harsh" penalty decision shifted the momentum of a 2-2 draw against West Bromwich Albion.
Former England international Gareth Barry believes Jack Grealish would be the "perfect" marquee signing for Wrexham if they reach the top flight. The Manchester City playmaker's personality is seen as a natural fit for the club's high-profile brand as they look to reach the Premier League following a meteoric rise through the divisions