Wrexham AFCare a club fromWaleswhich, at the moment, competes in the National League. In the UK’s soccer system, that’s the fifth tier. Thanks to a major investment in 2020 by actorsRyan Reynoldsand Rob McElhenney, Wrexham took the spotlight worldwide. The new ownership wanted to bring back the glory days forthe country’s oldest team.
Right now,Wrexhamare living the dream. This season, Wrexham were the biggest surprise in theFA Cupby reaching the fourth round and they almost eliminated Sheffield Unitedin a thrilling matchup which went to a replay. In the National League, Wrexham are in a major battle withNotts Countyto win the championship.
Wrexham AFC are beloved by thousands of fans after the documentary series which premiered on August of 2022. Now, with all the success around the club and the influence of a celebrity such asRyan Reynolds, anything is possible. Read here to check out if they finally got promoted.
Did Wrexham AFC getthe National League promotion?
Wrexham currently haven’t been promoted in the National League. After 41 matches, they’re on second place with 100 points behind Notts County because of goal differential. Only the first place in the standings gets the promotion to League Two (fourth tier).
However, Wrexham have one match pending and, this Monday, they face Notts County in a game which could determine the future champion of the National League. It’s almost like a final.
If Wrexham AFC don’t finish in first place, they have already clinched a berth forthe National League play-off semifinals. The winner of that play-off gets the second promotion spot. The teams from 2nd to 7th in the standings have a chance to compete in that play-off. Wrexham willavoid the quarterfinals.
Otherwise, they would have to go to a six-team playoff.