Wrexham secures historic third consecutive promotion to Championship

Wrexham AFC has achieved a historic milestone by securing a third consecutive promotion, defeating Charlton Athletic 3-0 and guaranteeing their place in the Championship for the first time in 43 years. This unprecedented achievement under the ownership of Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney marks Wrexham as the first team to win three successive promotions within the top five tiers of English football. Key contributions in the decisive match came from Ollie Rathbone and Sam Smith, whose goals energized a jubilant crowd at the Racecourse Ground. The promotion was clinched with one game remaining, as Wrexham finished second in League One behind Birmingham City. The club now faces increased financial demands and stronger competition, with plans to further develop their infrastructure in anticipation of their Championship campaign. The celebrations reflect not only recent on-field success but also the club's rapid ascent and ambitious long-term vision.