“Wrexham’s Pursuit of Third Consecutive Promotion Fueled by Hollywood Takeover!”
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Wrexham is on track for a third consecutive promotion and a spot in the Championship as they continue their successful campaign. Owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, Wrexham secured a 3-0 victory against Burton Albion on Saturday with three goals scored in a quick 16-minute burst in the second half.
In a crucial development for second-placed Wrexham, third-placed Wycombe suffered a 1-0 defeat to Reading in a simultaneous match, leaving Wrexham six points ahead of their rivals with a game in hand. Birmingham, currently holding the top spot with an eight-point lead over Wrexham, seems poised for automatic promotion.
With just five games remaining in the season, Wrexham’s meteoric rise through the ranks has been fueled by the financial backing of its celebrity owners. Two years ago, they were competing in the fifth-tier National League before making their way up the English football pyramid.
Notably, key player Paul Mullin was once again absent from the Wrexham squad under the management of Phil Parkinson.
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