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WREXHAM, Wales – Wrexham are now just one step away from the Premier League. The club, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, is crafting a story more incredible than any blockbuster script. After securing a historic third straight promotion, Wrexham could soon find themselves competing with the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United, and Arsenal in the world's most glamorous football league.
When Reynolds and McElhenney bought Wrexham for £2 million in February 2021, the club was stranded in the fifth tier of English football, battling teams like Wealdstone and Dover Athletic. Back then, dreams of the Premier League were non-existent; survival was all that mattered.
But under the stewardship of "Rob and Ryan," the club has undergone a remarkable transformation, returning to the second tier for the first time since the 1981-82 season.
"Our goal is to make it to the Premier League," Reynolds declared after the latest promotion, making their ambitions crystal clear.
Wrexham’s Historic Rise
On Saturday, Wrexham defeated Charlton Athletic 3-0 at Stok Cae Ras, clinching their third consecutive promotion — an unprecedented feat in English football. Now bound for the Championship, Wrexham’s fairy-tale rise continues.
The club’s success has been driven by smart, sustainable investment rather than reckless spending. Record signing Sam Smith — who scored twice against Charlton following Ollie Rathbone’s opener — was brought in for a modest £2 million in January, highlighting Wrexham’s calculated approach.
However, the jump from League One to the Championship is a major one. Owners Reynolds, McElhenney, and minority investors, the Allyn family, will have crucial decisions to make this summer.
"That's for tomorrow," McElhenney said when asked about the next challenge. "Today is for celebrating. We'll worry about that at 12:01!"
The Challenge Ahead
While Premier League dropouts Ipswich Town, Leicester City, and Southampton will each receive £39 million parachute payments, Wrexham's average attendance this season — 12,757 — would rank among the smallest in the Championship. Bigger clubs like Sunderland and Sheffield United regularly draw over 26,000 fans.
Yet Wrexham have a unique advantage: the star power of their owners. Sponsorship deals, such as their front-of-shirt partnership with United Airlines, have already boosted club turnover by 155% to £26.7 million in the 2023-24 season — and that growth will only accelerate with each promotion.
Manager Phil Parkinson, now a six-time promotion winner, will target players with Championship and even Premier League experience this summer. Free agents like Jonny Evans, Jamie Vardy, Michael Keane, and Callum Wilson could all become realistic targets. Landing superstars like Kevin De Bruyne or Lionel Messi remains a fantasy — but with Wrexham, you never know.
"We’ll tackle the Championship head-on," Parkinson promised. "It’s one of the toughest leagues in the world, but we'll recruit well and enjoy the challenge."
The Next Miracle?
Wrexham’s method — bringing proven talent down the ladder to fuel their climb — remains the blueprint. Stars like Paul Mullin and Elliot Lee were once key figures but now make way for players fit for a higher level.
Winning three promotions in three seasons was a football miracle. But climbing from the Championship to the Premier League would be even bigger.
Other clubs — Ipswich, Norwich, Southampton, and Watford — have made the rapid leap from League One to the Premier League. Luton Town even completed the journey from the National League to the top flight in 11 years.
Now, it's Wrexham’s turn to aim for the stars — and maybe, just maybe, eclipse them all.
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