Frank Christian
Wrexham has made a significant comeback to the English Football League after claiming the National League title in 2023, marking their first time in the league since 2008. This success follows a notable surge in the club’s popularity since 2021 when Hollywood icons Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over the team.
The increased investments and positive atmosphere at the Racecourse Ground have driven Phil Parkinson’s squad to the third tier of professional football in England as part of their ambitious plans in North Wales.
Ryan Reynolds has expressed his keen desire to propel Wrexham up the football hierarchy, with eyes set on a potential spot in the Premier League.
Wrexham’s Current League
Wrexham competes in League One, striving for three consecutive promotions to eventually reach the Championship, just one tier below the Premier League.
The journey towards the Premier League involves ascending from League Two (4th tier) to League One (3rd tier), followed by the EFL Championship (2nd tier), and finally reaching the Premier League (1st tier).
On this day in 1978…
One of the greatest days in Wrexham history, as we secured promotion to the Second Division with a 7-1 win over Rotherham!#WxmAFC pic.twitter.com/vuWn4XMp6T
— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) April 22, 2022
Potential Premier League Future for Wrexham
It would be a remarkable achievement for Wrexham to reach the Premier League, considering their long history mainly spent in the 5th division. It would require years of progress and consistent promotions through the pyramid system to eventually clinch a spot in the top tier.
The journey from League Two to the Premier League poses significant challenges, even for clubs with more league experience, but Reynolds remains steadfast in his ambitions.
An ascension to the Premier League would pave the way for unprecedented success for the National League, as the financial disparity between the top flight and the EFL Championship continues to widen each year.
Clubs Promoted from National League to Premier League
Luton Town is the sole team to have secured promotion from the National League to the Premier League, accomplishing this feat in 2023.
Prior to the establishment of the Premier League in 1992, five other clubs made the leap from the fifth tier to the top-flight, including Carlisle United, Leyton Orient, Oxford United, Grimsby Town, and Notts County.
- Current Premier League teams like Brentford, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Bournemouth have successfully made the journey from League Two to the Premier League, inspiring hope for Wrexham’s prospects.
Noteworthy among these success stories is Brentford’s remarkable rise from the fourth tier back in 2007/08 to achieving a Premier League status in 2021 after a 14-year journey through League One and the Championship.
A long climb to the #OnThisDay in 2009, we secured League Two promotion away at Darlington#BrentfordFC pic.twitter.com/X6K7mw12GQ
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) April 25, 2022
