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Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham mock Southampton's spying scandal ahead of match

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Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham mock Southampton's spying scandal ahead of match
Summary

Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac of Wrexham released a video taunting Southampton ahead of their match in the Championship on Saturday. The video references Southampton's involvement in the "Spygate" scandal, which led to their expulsion from promotion playoffs and a four-point deduction. The match will be the first between the teams since Southampton's troubles surfaced last season. Southampton has rebounded in their league performance, winning four of their first six matches this season, as they aim for promotion to the Premier League. Wrexham's video is part of a broader narrative as rival teams continue to poke fun at Southampton's past missteps.

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  • •Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac posted a mocking video about Southampton.
  • •Southampton expelled from playoffs last season due to spying.
  • •The upcoming match is significant for both teams in the Championship.
  • •Southampton sits ninth in the Championship after six matches.
  • •Wrexham's video promotes their sponsorship with Firefox.
Latest Updates
  • 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Wrexham owners aim Spygate dig at Southampton
  • 4:33 PMBBC Sport — Wrexham owners aim Spygate dig at Southampton
  • 3:21 PMESPN Soccer — Reynolds and Mac poke fun at 'Spygate' in Wrexham ad
  • 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Spying scandal is still haunting Southampton as Reynolds and Wrexham continue the pile-on
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Another week, another taunt as Southampton continues to be dogged by its conduct in the “Spygate” soccer scandal. This time, the jibes are coming from Wrexham’s famous co-owners. Ahead of a match between the teams in England’s second-tier Championship on Saturday, Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac released a video containing cutting references to a saga from last season that saw Southampton expelled from the promotion playoffs for unauthorized filming of opponents’ practice sessions.

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Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have aimed a Spygate dig at Southampton ahead of the Championship fixture between the sides this weekend.

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Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have aimed a Spygate dig at Southampton ahead of the Championship fixture between the sides this weekend.

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