
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Wrexham, the Welsh soccer team co-owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, secured promotion to the third tier of English football with a resounding 6-0 victory over Forest Green on Saturday. This achievement marks back-to-back promotions for Wrexham, propelling them closer to the prestigious Premier League.
Needing a win against Forest Green and favorable results from other matches, Wrexham delivered a dominant performance, leading 4-0 at halftime. Meanwhile, MK Dons squandered an early lead in a 4-1 defeat to Mansfield, and Barrow fell 3-0 to Gillingham, paving the way for Wrexham's promotion celebrations.