Welcome to Wrexham was a hit, but the club itself is an absolute scene steal off-camera, too.

With Wrexham A.F.C. advancing into the EFL for the first time in over a decade, the club has captured the hearts of sports fans in the States. Owned by It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s Rob McElhenney and Deadpool himself, Ryan Reynolds, the club claimed the league championship this year. 

Whether you’re jumping on the bandwagon and want to show your support in person (not unlike Paul Rudd, Will Ferrell, David Beckham, and Hugh Jackman) or if you’ve been a diehard Red Dragons fan since long before the FX show debuted, here’s the lowdown on everything about Wrexham A.F.C. in Wales.

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Wrexham A.F.C. facts

When was Wrexham Association Football Club Founded?

Wrexham AFC was founded in 1864, making it Wales’ oldest football club and the third oldest professional football club in the world. 

How many championships has Wrexham Football Club won?

Wrexham AFC became the Vanarama National League Champions in the 2022/23 season. They’ve also won the Welsh Cup a record 23 times as well as the FAW Premier Cup five seasons in a row and were EFL Third Division Champions in 1977/78.

How much did Wrexham cost Ryan Reynolds?

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney purchased the Wrexham AFC for a reported $2.5 million dollars in November 2020.  

Has Wrexham been in the EFL before?

Wrexham AFC has been promoted to the English Football League for the 2023/2024 season. This marks their first return to the EFL in 15 years. Wrexham ended the 2022/23 season with 34 wins, 8 draws, and only 3 losses. 

Where is Wrexham AFC’s home stadium?

Wrexham AFC plays at The Racecourse Ground, a football stadium in Wrexham, Wales. 

How to get tickets to a Wrexham AFC match?

Luck. But seriously, getting tickets to a Wrexham match next season will be increasingly difficult. Not only did the Welcome to Wrexham show put a spotlight on the club, but their promotion back into the EFL turned up the limelight on them. Try to grab them online when they go on sale, which is usually a few weeks prior to the match. 

Image Credit: Getty Images, Alastair James. Image Location: Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, North Wales.

Welcome To Wrexham: what to see and do

First things first: you need to get to Wales. 

One of the three countries comprising Great Britain, Wales is located west of England. Just as you can scoot across Scotland without stopping, your immigration arrival (for instance, getting your passport stamped at London Heathrow Airport) allows you to travel freely into Wales. 

Now, how to get to Wrexham, Wales, by train

The good news is that Wrexham is close to many major cities in the UK. The better news is that it’s super easy to get to via train, which means you don’t have to attempt the harrowing experience of driving on the wrong side of the road. 

Perhaps you’re lucky enough to get tickets to a match or you’re just roaming around the streets of Wrexham, hoping to casually bump into Ryan Reynolds and instantly become best friends (hypothetically, of course), either way, you’ll need something else to fill your time. 

Image Credit: Getty Images, Nathan Lane. Image Location: St Giles Parish Church, Wrexham, Wales

Your trip to Wrexham could also include: 

  • Culture: Both the Independent Quarter and Ty Pawb offer a glimpse into the galleries, eateries, and shops that put Wrexham in the running for UK City of Culture 2025.
  • Drinking: The Turf Hotel is right next to the stadium, ready to hand you a pint of Wrexham Lager (that, fun fact, was allegedly served on the Titanic).
  • Hiking: Trails on the outskirts of the city lead to waterfalls and through old mines.
  • History: The Wrexham County Borough Museum is free to explore while the 13th-century Chirk Castle is well worth the admission.

Image Credit: Getty Images, Alasdair James. Image Location: Chirk Castle, Wrexham County Borough, Wales

Other sporting events in Europe

2024 is a great time to be an American sports fan in Europe. Check out these other high-profile sporting events happening this year in Munich, Prague, Paris, and more.

  • NFL International Series: England and Germany, Fall 2024. The NFL is returning to London and Munich for their annual International Series. The Jets, Vikings, Jaguars, Bears, Patriots, Giants, and Panthers are all headed across the pond. Will you be there to cheer them on?
  • NHL Global Series 2024: The NHL returns to Europe and they’re bringing the 2024 Stanley Cup Champions with them. September 27th sees the Buffalo Sabres play EHC Red Bull München in Germany then watch them face off against the New Jersey Devils in Prague on October 4th and 5th. Finally, the Florida Panthers bring their winning roster to Tampere, Finland, for a game against the Dallas Stars on November 1st and 2nd. 
  • NBA Paris Games 2025: For the first-time ever, the Indiana Pacers will play in Paris. This January, they’ll face the San Antonio Spurs for return to the French capital for the first time since 2006 — and they’re bringing French star Victor Wembanyama to the paint with them. 

Download the Trainline App for the cheapest and quickest train tickets for your day trips, and discover some of the best destinations England and Germany have to offer.

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