About Wrexham AFC

Wrexham AFC is a Welsh professional football club based in Wrexham, Wales. Founded in 1864, it is the oldest football club in Wales and one of the oldest professional football clubs in the world. The team is traditionally known as “The Red Dragons” and plays its home matches at the Racecourse Ground, which is widely recognised as the oldest international football stadium still in use. The club currently competes in the English football league system, despite being based in Wales.

Throughout its long history, Wrexham spent many years competing in the lower divisions of the English Football League after joining in the early 20th century. The club remained in the Football League for decades before being relegated to non-league football in 2008. During its time outside the league, Wrexham experienced a difficult period but also became known for its strong supporter base and resilience, regularly pushing for promotion back into the professional tiers.

In recent years, the club has gained significant international attention following its takeover in 2020 by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. This new ownership brought increased investment, global media coverage, and a surge in popularity, especially through the documentary series about the club. Under their leadership, Wrexham achieved remarkable sporting success, including multiple consecutive promotions, rapidly climbing through the English football pyramid and returning to higher divisions after years outside the top tiers.