Ryan Reynolds’ Soccer Club Wrexham AFC Misses Out On Playoffs In Welcome To Wrexham

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Ryan Reynolds, a hugely successful actor and businessman, is no stranger to winning. However, he recently faced a disappointing loss with one of his companies.

Since 2021, Ryan Reynolds has been a co-owner of Wrexham AFC, a Welsh soccer club featured in the FX documentary series Welcome to Wrexham. The show highlights inspiring stories of individual strength and community togetherness, alongside Wrexham’s impressive climb through the English Football League, making it a compelling watch for any sports enthusiast.

Now in its fifth season, Welcome to Wrexham follows the team’s attempt to climb to the top of English and Welsh football, reaching the Premier League. Last Saturday’s game nearly resulted in a dramatic finish that would have been like something out of a classic sports movie.

Unfortunately, Wrexham AFC won’t be advancing to the promotion playoffs this year, falling just short on the final day of the regular season. While their story would make a fantastic film, it’s not the triumphant conclusion Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney were hoping for.

Ryan Reynolds’ Sports Doc Welcome To Wrexham Just Got Some Bad News

The trailer for season 5 of Welcome to Wrexham was released just before the team’s final game, building excitement around their surprising bid to reach the Premier League. The trailer heavily features this storyline.

Wrexham AFC often pulls through with strong performances, and this was another example of that during the five years Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have owned the club. However, the owners were reminded that anything can happen in live competition – you can’t predict the outcome, no matter how much you plan.

Wrexham’s last game of the season was exciting and eventful, but unfortunately they didn’t win, ending their hopes of reaching the Premier League as Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney had hoped. They fell behind to Middlesbrough, fought back to take the lead, but ultimately couldn’t hold on to it.

The game finished in a 2-2 draw after a really exciting match. Hull City now advances to the playoffs, a spot Wrexham had been hoping for. While there’s always next season, this disappointing finish is a tough blow for the players, fans, and everyone connected with the club, and it will take a while to recover from.

Ryan Reynolds shared his disappointment on X, saying he was “completely gutted” by the outcome, but also highlighted how proud Wrexham should be of their season. Considering few experts predicted they’d even make the playoffs, losing by such a small margin isn’t something to be ashamed of.

While Wrexham’s season ending without promotion isn’t ideal for this season of Welcome to Wrexham, it actually sets the show up for continued success. Because the team hasn’t yet reached its goal of playing in the Premier League, the documentary has a lot more compelling stories to cover in future seasons.

Wrexham AFC’s On-Field Setback Makes Welcome To Wrexham Even Better

Wrexham AFC’s season ending on a somewhat sad note naturally draws comparisons to the Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso, which also honestly portrays both the ups and downs of professional sports. Because of this playoff miss, any future successes the documentary captures will feel even more rewarding.

Ultimately, this season’s struggles will actually help Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney build a stronger club for the future. Plus, concerns about whether Wrexham’s stadium could handle Premier League games during its renovations have now been resolved.

Ultimately, “Welcome to Wrexham” is stronger because it doesn’t shy away from the real challenges of football. As the documentary’s theme song by Jon Hume suggests, it’s during tough times, when things fall apart, that we truly appreciate and celebrate victories.

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2026-05-05 23:48