With Wrexham eyeing back-to-back promotions under their Hollywood owners, GOAL takes a look behind the scenes at the famous SToK Racecourse ground.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney finally achieved their goal last campaign, lifting the Red Dragons out of the National League and ending their 15-year hiatus from the Football League.
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The Hollywood duo bought the Welsh outfit back in November 2020. After a disappointing eight-place finish in their first year, Wrexham went all the way to the play-offs a season later, only to taste semi-final heartbreak to Grimsby.
In 2022-23, Paul Mullin, Ollie Palmer and Co were able to shake off an impressive Notts County side – in dramatic fashion – and seal their place as National League winners. After 16 matches they sit third in League Two, just five points behind leaders Stockport County.
The trials and tribulations of Wrexham's fairytale return to the Football League is documented on the TV series Welcome to Wrexham. Season two is available now on FX on Hulu in the US and Disney+ in the UK.
Having experienced many memorable moments over the years, GOAL takes a look behind the scenes at the Red Dragons' famed SToK Racecourse ground.
FX/Disney+The Racecourse in all its glory
Despite its commercial deal with SToK earlier this year, Wrexham's famous ground is steeped in history.
The Racecourse is situated next to the Turf Hotel on Mold Road, and is considered to be the oldest international football stadiums in the world.
AdvertisementFX/Disney+Rob McElhenney's 'memorial' urinal
We know the club's owners prefer a personal touch, but we never expected them to go this far!
In celebration for McElhenney's birthday on April 14, co-owner Reynolds decided to dedicate one special urinal in the Racecourse ground to the 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' star.
The metal engraving features a smouldering McElhenney alongside his name, birthday and the words "With love from Wrexham AFC. Paid for by Ryan Reynolds". Best not to make eye contact.
FX/Disney+Wrexham's growing trophy cabinet
Every good stadium needs a fine trophy cabinet, and Wrexham's is no exception.
A year ago, the Racecourse's collection would have included only the two regional trophies that now flank either side of the cabinet.
Now, however, the famed National League title takes centre stage in all its glory, as well as the champagne bottle commemorating their return to the football league.
With 30 points from their opening 16 League Two matches, Wrexham won't be aiming to stop there, either.
FX/Disney+The stars of the show
Players such as the 46-goal Paul Mullin and the indomitable Ollie Palmer are well documented, but there are a number of unsung heroes that aided Wrexham's success last term – and will aim to do so again this season.
Shirts of the likes of Will Boyle, Ben Tozer and Aaron Hayden can be seen here, in a dressing room which has undoubtedly witnessed many rousing speeches from manager Phil Parkinson.