Wrexham FC: Players, History, Rivalries, and Achievements

Welsh soccer club Wrexham FC is the oldest club in Wales and the third oldest professional club globally. It was founded back in 1864, the club is based in Wrexham, Wales, and currently competes in the EFL League One, which is the third division of English soccer. While the club has several accolades in the Welsh soccer scene over the years but was unable to find success in English soccer until high-profile actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney purchased the club in 2020 to change its fate.

As the club enjoys global recognition since the purchase and continues to defy the odds of winning several trophies, the club has faced several highs and lows over the years. Join us as we take a look at how the club has transformed into a global phenomenon and how things have changed for the club.

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Wrexham FC Net Worth, Value and Sponsors

Being the oldest club in Wales, Wrexham FC has seen significant improvement financially after high-profile actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the club in 2020. With their new sponsorship deals and high-profile endorsements, the club’s estimated net worth is around $50 Million. Since the takeover, a docuseries Welcome to Wrexham was also released which showcased how things have changed for the club since the actors took it over.

The club’s overall net worth has increased highly since the takeover which saw a 300% jump in the club’s overall value. While there is no official statement regarding the current valuation of the club, many sources also state that the club’s valuation stands at over £30 million. With high-value sponsors like Macron, United Airlines, HP, Meta Quest, and several other sponsors, the club’s overall net worth has increased.

Wrexham FC Sponsors

Wrexham FC History

Wrexham was reportedly formed by the members of Wrexham Cricket Club and the club played in several friendlies initially. Winning several Welsh leagues and cups, the club entered the Birmingham & District League in 1905 and later joined the Third Division North in 1921 and went on to spend 37 years before being placed in the Third Division in 1958. The club went on to play in the Fourth, Third, and Second divisions during this time and was getting promotions and relegations consistently.

The 1990s saw the club getting financially poor and struggling to make an impact on the field. Chairman Alex Hamilton at that time tried to evict the club from its home stadium to sell it for his endeavours. After his removal from the club, Wrexham FC was placed into financial administration by the High Court in Manchester. The administrators reached an agreement with local car dealer Neville Dickens saving the club from getting expelled due to financial concerns.

Wrexham Supporters’ Trust ran the club after this scenario where former player-manager Dixie McNeil also joined the club as the board of directors. While things kept on getting worse for the club, it gained unexpected support in 2020 which has changed the club’s fortune since then. Canadian-American actor Ryan Reynolds and American actor Rob McElhenney purchased the club with their partnership company RR McReynolds LLC.

Since then, the club has seen worldwide success with its official docuseries Welcome to Wrexham showcasing how the club has evolved under its new owners. The team went on to win the 2022 National League, which was looking impossible for the side for 15 years. The 2024-25 season saw them playing in the EFL League One, which is the third tier of English football after 19 years. As they continue to win several unthinkable accolades, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney desire their club to perform in the Premier League someday.

Wrexham FC Owners

After Wrexham being the oldest club in Wales was fading away in the pandemic, Ryan Reynolds collaborated with Rob McElhenney to increase the side’s popularity and gain worldwide attention. With a reported figure of around $2 Million, the two actors tried to rebuild the historic side.

McElhenney supposedly watched Sunderland FC’s docuseries ‘Sunderland Til I Die’ which motivated him to purchase the club. After seeing the positive results for the Welsh side Wrexham, the duo also bought a stake in a Colombian soccer club LA Equidad, and also have a minority stake in Mexican soccer team Club Necaxa.

Wrexham FC Club Anthem and Chants

Being a rising club in the English soccer scene, Wrexham has one of the most loyal fanbases in the world. With their fans sticking to their side over the years facing all the highs and lows, the club is always appreciative of their fans and always tries to provide the best hospitality for them. The fans have several chants which are chanted throughout Wrexham’s matches. One of their premiere anthem is the ‘Wrexham is the Name’ which is sung by the fans with full passion and determination. Others also include It’s Always Sunny in Wrexham, We’re the Red Army, On our Way, We’re the Wrexham are some of the crowd chants.

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Wrexham FC Rivalries

Being the oldest club in Wales, Wrexham has several rivalries with different clubs in numerous divisions of soccer. They have an intense rivalry with Chester and their rivalry is known as the cross-border derby. Within only 10 miles of distance, the clubs are Welsh and English respectively which further fuels their rivalry. Having 67 wins against Chester’s 50 wins, Wrexham currently leads the derby. Their other rivals include Shrewsbury Town, Tranmere Rovers, Stockport County, and Notts County. As Wrexham currently plays in League One, they do not face these local clubs as they used to.

In League One, they have a rivalry with Birmingham City and it is called the Hollywood Derby. While Wrexham is co-owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, Birmingham City is owned by retired American football quarterback Tom Brady.

Wrexham FC Honours

Given its impressive history and recent successes, Wrexham FC have seen a ray of hope after dull patch in the 21st century. Their earlier successes however have made the club one of the most decorated clubs in Welsh soccer history.

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