Wrexham secures third consecutive promotion to Championship

Wrexham AFC has achieved a historic third consecutive promotion, securing a place in the English Championship with a 3-0 victory over Charlton Athletic. The Welsh club, revitalized since its 2020 takeover by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, will now compete in England’s second tier for the first time since 1982. The promotion was clinched after rival Wycombe Wanderers lost, leaving Wrexham needing only a win in their final home match. Key performances included early goals from Oliver Rathbone and Sam Smith, with Smith adding a third late in the game. No club in English football’s top five divisions had previously achieved three straight promotions, marking Wrexham’s rise as unprecedented. The team's success has brought global attention and will see them face former Premier League clubs and established Championship sides next season.