Wrexham's Fairytale Promotion Bid Ends in Disappointment

As of August 9th, 2025, Wrexham's fairytale promotion bid has come to an end. The club, which had achieved three consecutive promotions in the past three years, from the National League to League Two and then League One, has been unable to secure a spot in the Championship for the upcoming season.

Wrexham's rapid rise had captured the attention of football fans across the country, with the club's celebrity owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, adding to the narrative. The team had been playing with budgets that dwarfed the rest of their league, thanks to the high-profile investments and commercial partnerships secured by the new owners.

However, the jump from League One to the Championship has proven to be a step too far for Wrexham this season. Despite bringing in high-profile signings and investing heavily in their squad, the team has struggled to replicate the success of their previous campaigns. Their non-penalty expected goal difference was only the eighth best in the division, suggesting they may have been overperforming in the lower leagues.

Wrexham's manager, Phil Parkinson, acknowledged that the club would need to make some tough decisions regarding their squad, with several players who had enjoyed the club's recent success potentially needing to move on to further their own careers. The dream of a fourth consecutive promotion remains elusive for now, but Wrexham's supporters will be hoping that their club can regroup and mount a fresh challenge for the Championship in the seasons to come.