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ESPN
/ 1043 days agoESPN's Wrexham FA Cup game to feature star talent
ESPN is pulling out all the stops for this weekend's Wrexham FA Cup game. The Red Dragons host Sheffield United of the Championship in the FA Cup Fourth Round at the Racecourse Ground this Sunday at 11:30 AM ET. The game airs live on ESPN+. The rising Welsh club has had its share of memorable […]

Wrexham
/ 1056 days agoWhy Americans find Welcome to Wrexham so compelling
Both within soccer circles and amongst the general public, there's no doubt that Americans love Welcome to Wrexham. The FX docuseries following the exploits of Welsh non-league side Wrexham AFC debuted in late summer 2022 to rave reviews. And it has churned up an American fanbase for a down-on-its-luck club battling in the fifth tier […]

Stadiums
/ 1057 days agoWrexham demolish The Kop to make way for new stand
Wrexham A.F.C have started demolishing part of their famous Racecourse Ground stadium. The Kop is set to be replaced with new seating and will add around 5,500 seats to the capacity. Plans to update the arena were previously approved back in November. Games still selling out despite renovation Even though demolition is on going, Wrexham […]

FA Cup
/ 1062 days agoWrexham scores biggest FA Cup upset of 3rd Round
Non-league Wrexham stunned Coventry City on Saturday to advance to the fourth round of the FA Cup. The enthralling match was undoubtedly the biggest FA Cup shock of the weekend. Despite scoring four goals in the game, Wrexham only narrowly claimed the victory. Prior to the match, Ollie Palmer ruffled some feathers when he suggested […]

ESPN+
/ 1064 days agoWrexham popularity boosts ESPN viewership in USA
The growing popularity of Wrexham AFC in the United States is boosting ESPN's viewing numbers for the FA Cup. The fifth-tier Welsh side has risen to global relevance thanks to the 2020 takeover by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney and the "Welcome to Wrexham" FX TV series following the club. Viewership for the […]

Wrexham
/ 1091 days agoWrexham owners Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney meet The King
King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla met with Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney during a visit to Wrexham. The King made the journey to the team's stadium during celebrations of Wrexham's new city status. Wrexham, the fourth-biggest city in Wales, became the eighth place in the United Kingdom to receive city status this […]

Live Streaming
/ 1091 days agoHow to stream Wrexham games in the National League
American fans can now stream Wrexham games in the National League. Previously, FA Cup games were available through ESPN+. In fact, select games even aired on ESPN2 as Wrexham punched its way into the FA Cup proper. That appearance on TV averaged 89,000 viewers. Remarkably, that was more than the MLS Decision Day broadcast on […]

tv coverage
/ 1093 days agoYou can stream Wrexham games now thanks to Ryan Reynolds
Wrexham A.F.C games are set to soon be available to stream internationally. The National League, which covers the fifth and sixth tiers of English soccer, have come to an agreement with BT Sport to make the matches streamable. BT Sport currently holds broadcasting rights of the league until 2023/24. Initially a soft launch beginning on […]

FA Cup
/ 1107 days agoWrexham’s FA Cup game back on ESPN airwaves
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's Wrexham team is returning to ESPN airwaves. The Red Dragons are in the FA Cup Second Round, which begins this weekend. It's not exactly the World Cup, but for Wrexham supporters and fans of the Welcome to Wrexham TV series, it's a treat to see Wrexham on US TV. US […]

Wrexham
/ 1122 days agoReynolds, McElhenney get Wrexham stadium expansion approval
Wrexham AFC looks set to soon expand on its home stadium with new approval for expansion. The Welsh club had a new proposal approved during a meeting with the Wrexham County Borough Council's on Monday. The plan is to add a 5,500-seat stand to the historic Racecourse Ground. First, Wrexham must tear down the existing […]

News
/ 1200 days agoWhere to find Welcome to Wrexham on TV
Here is where you can find all the information on FX's newest documentary, Welcome to Wrexham, on TV. This documentary highlights Wrexham AFC, a club in the fifth tier of the English soccer pyramid. In late 2020, actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over ownership of the club, despite having no prior knowledge of […]