Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney outline Wrexham's Premier League ambitions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 1:22 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, co-owners of Wrexham, reaffirmed their goal for the club to win the Championship and achieve promotion to the Premier League. This statement comes as Wrexham prepares for its 2026/27 Championship campaign, starting with a match against Cardiff. Last season, Wrexham narrowly missed the playoffs, finishing seventh. Reynolds expressed pride in the club's achievements, while McElhenney emphasized the commitment to winning and self-improvement. As the duo celebrates five years of ownership, their efforts have significantly raised Wrexham's profile globally.
- •Wrexham missed the Championship playoffs last season, finishing seventh.
- •The club aims for promotion to the Premier League.
- •Reynolds and McElhenney are committed to immediate success.
- •Wrexham begins its season with a match against Cardiff on Monday.
- •Their ownership has gained global attention through the 'Welcome to Wrexham' documentary.
- 1:22 PMYahoo Sports — Hollywood duo underline Premier League ambition for Wrexham
"Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the Hollywood owners of English second-tier side Wrexham, have restated their ambition for the club to win the Championship title and so complete a remarkable journey from National League to the Premier League.Deadpool star Reynolds said he felt "obscene pride" at Wrexham's league finish and co-owner McElhenney has underlined their determination to reach the top flight after playing in the fifth tier of English football as recently as 2023.
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