“People wouldn’t cross the road. Now they cross the Atlantic”: FA Cup ties chart Wrexham’s rise

March 6, 2026

TL;DR

Wrexham has transformed from a near-bankrupt club in 2011 to a global attraction under Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
The FA Cup has been central to Wrexham's story, providing both historic giant-killings (like against Arsenal in 1992) and significant low points (like losing to eighth-tier Stamford).
The club's current success has attracted famous visitors, international media attention, and even serves as a tourist destination promoted by the Welsh government.
Wrexham is on a trajectory for potential promotion, currently occupying a Championship playoff spot, and faces a significant challenge against Premier League Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth round.
The club's status has changed dramatically, from being 96 places below Chelsea in league standing when the new owners arrived to now being only 21 places behind.

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