Wrexham AFC’s journey to the English Premier League (EPL) has been anything but easy. The club, owned by Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds—famous for his role as Deadpool—has seen a remarkable rise since his takeover. Currently sitting second in EFL League One, they are in a strong position to earn promotion to the EFL Championship.

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Wrexham AFC’s Incredible Journey

Since Ryan Reynolds acquired the club in 2020, Wrexham AFC has consistently climbed the football league ranks:

2021/22 Season – Finished second in the National League, just six points behind Stockport, securing promotion to National League Level 2.

2022/23 Season – Crowned champions of National League Level 2 with an impressive 111 points (34 wins, 9 draws, 3 losses), earning promotion to EFL League Two.

2023/24 Season – Finished second once again, behind Stockport, but still secured promotion to EFL League One.

2024/25 Season – With six games remaining, they currently sit second behind Birmingham and are on track to reach the EFL Championship.

If Wrexham AFC continues this incredible form and finishes in the top two of the EFL Championship, they will secure a historic promotion to the EPL for the first time.

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From Lower Leagues to the Elite Stage

For 161 years, Wrexham AFC had been known as a lower-league club. However, under Ryan Reynolds’ leadership, they have become a major force in every league they’ve played in. Since the takeover in 2020, the club has earned promotion every season without fail.

Now, the dream of seeing Wrexham AFC compete in the EPL is closer than ever. Will 2026 be the year they finally make it to the top tier of English football? Time will tell.