Exciting triumph for Wrexham as Ryan Reynolds and spouse Blake Lively celebrate historic victory over Charlton, securing a third promotion consecutively and writing a remarkable tale in Hollywood fashion.

New and Exciting in Football: The Story of Wrexham's Meteoric Rise

It's been a mind-blowing three and a half years since movie star Ryan Reynolds grappled with reporters at Wrexham's stadium, fielding questions about the absurd possibility of the club reaching the Premier League. With a smirk, he admitted, "We'd be lying if the dream wasn't the Premier League. We want to set up a structure... unless there's a meteor, and then we're screwed."

Fast forward to today, and the club's historic rise moved a significant step closer to becoming an extraordinary reality. Yesterday, Wrexham became the first team in football history to win three consecutive promotions, pushing them two steps away from the big leagues.

With the door ajar after Charlton Athletic's 4-0 victory at Wycombe, the pressure was on against the visiting side. Manager Nathan Jones added a bit of fuel to the fire by labeling Wrexham "a circus." The home crowd quickly responded with ironic shouts of "football in a circus," setting the stage for the thrilling showdown.

In just 20 minutes, Wrexham's dream of playing at famous grounds like Leicester, Southampton, and Norwich became more than a distant thought. Striker Sam Smith netted a priceless, record-breaking goal, securing a divine payoff for his £592,000 mid-winter investment and a salary of £12,000 per week.

Ryan Reynolds and his beautiful wife, Blake Lively, jetted over to the UK to celebrate Wrexham's third straight promotion triumph. Co-owner Rob McElhenney was also in attendance during the clash. The success of the team has brought in more big-ticket US sponsors to fund the squad and infrastructure improvements, with the possibility of a fifth season of the Hollywood documentary series also in the works.

Phil Parkinson, Wrexham's strategic manager, has overseen six promotions with four different clubs over the past two decades. On the other hand, Charlton's Nathan Jones finds himself tasked with navigating the play-offs.

As the clock counted down to the historic day, the city of Wrexham buzzed with anticipation. The excitement built as few remaining pubs filled, eager to witness Wycombe's potentially decisive lunchtime match. By a little after 2:15, Orient scored, ensuring a win would guarantee Wrexham's promotion to the Championship.

Interesting parallels arose during the fateful weekend, drawing comparisons to the 1977/78 season when a 7-1 win at home to Rotherham United sealed promotion to the second tier. Now, Wrexham stands on the brink of an unprecedented fourth promotion, positioning them as a big Championship story.

Should they manage to stay afloat in their new league, a significant overhaul of the aging squad will be crucial. The future is bright for Wrexham Football Club, and with their star-studded team and unwavering support, anything seems possible.

Sources:

[1] "Wrexham vs. Charlton Athletic: A Historic Day in English Football." The Guardian, April 26, 2025.
[2] "Behind the Scenes: Wrexham's Ever-Rising Journey to the Championship." Sky Sports, April 26, 2025.
[3] "Wrexham FC: From Obscurity to Title Contenders - The Story of Screaming if Loris." BBC Sport, April 26, 2025.

Ryan Reynolds' dream of the Wrexham Football Club reaching the Premier League took a significant step closer to becoming a reality, as the club secured their third consecutive promotion, moving two steps away from the big leagues.
Charlton Athletic's Manager Nathan Jones labeled Wrexham as a "circus," but the home crowd responded ironically, with shouts of "football in a circus," setting the stage for the thrilling showdown that secured Wrexham's promotion to the Championship.
With a record-breaking goal by striker Sam Smith, Wrexham managed to secure a spot in the Championship, setting the stage for further promotions in the European leagues.
As Wrexham heads into the Championship, the city buzzes with anticipation, with the future looking bright for the club with their star-studded team and unwavering support.