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Ryan Reynolds 'gutted' as Wrexham misses out on playoffs to put Premier League dream on hold
Wrexham's dream of reaching the Premier League is over, for this season anyway.And for Ryan Reynolds, it was tough to stomach.“I am completely gutted by today’s result but incredibly proud of our season,” the actor wrote on X after the Welsh club he co-owns missed out on a place in the playoffs in the second-tier Championship by drawing 2-2 with Middlesbrough in a dramatic final round of the regular season on Saturday.That allowed Hull to jump ahead of Wrexham and into sixth place — the fourth and final spot in the playoffs — courtesy of a 2-1 win over Norwich in a match played at the same time.The winning goal for Hull, by Oli McBurnie in the 67th, appeared to be scored from an offside position but there are no video reviews in the English Football League.It ended Wrexham’s unprecedented run of three straight promotions under its famous owners — a streak that began by getting out of the fifth tier in the 2022-23 season and has been documented in the globally popular, Emmy Award-winning “Welcome to Wrexham” series.Still, seventh place marked the Wrexham's highest finish in its history, bettering the 15th position it achieved in the second tier in
Wrexham's Premier League dream on hold after missing out on playoffs. Ipswich secures promotion
Wrexham’s dream of reaching the Premier League is over, for this season anywayBySTEVE DOUGLAS AP sports writerMay 2, 2026, 9:38 AMWrexham's dream of reaching the Premier League is over, for this season anyway.The Welsh club owned by Hollywood celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac missed out on a place in the playoffs in the second-tier Championship after drawing 2-2 with Middlesbrough in a dramatic final round of the regular season on Saturday.That allowed Hull to jump ahead of Wrexham and into sixth place — the fourth and final spot in the playoffs — courtesy of a 2-1 win over Norwich in a match played at the same time. The winning goal for Hull, by Oli McBurnie in the 67th, appeared to be scored from an offside position but there are no video reviews in the English Football League.It ends Wrexham's unprecedented run of three straight promotions under its famous owners — a streak that began by getting out of the fifth tier in the 2022-23 season and has been documented in the globally popular, Emmy Award-winning “Welcome to Wrexham” series.Elsewhere, Ipswich secured the second automatic promotion spot behind champion Coventry — and an immediate return to the Premier League —
Wrexham falls short of playoffs after draw with Middlesbrough: Recap, highlights
9:30 am ET May 2, 2026FT - Wrexham 2-2 BoroThat's it! Wrexham falls just short as Hull City beats Norwich 2-1. The Red Dragons finish seventh and will be in the Championship again next season.9:21 am ET May 2, 202690' - Wrexham 2-2 BoroFive minutes of added time for Wrexham to save its season.9:17 am ET May 2, 202686' - Wrexham 2-2 BoroWindass fires over! That was a big chance as he was unmarked two yards inside the box, but his first-time effort flies over the bar.9:12 am ET May 2, 202682' - Wrexham 2-2 BoroWrexham starting to push here as the players clearly know that a goal is required to get into the playoffs. Boro sitting back more as the home crowd tries to will the Red Dragons on.9:02 am ET May 2, 202671' - Wrexham 2-2 BoroAnd there it is - Hull City has scored to take a 2-1 lead over Norwich! That leaves Wrexham needing a goal in this game.9:00 am ET May 2, 202670' - Wrexham 2-2 BoroAnd now Sheffield United takes a 2-1 lead over Derby. It's still on a knife edge though, as a Hull goal against Norwich or a Boro goal in this
Did Wrexham make Championship playoffs? Schedule, bracket and final table
Updated May 2, 2026, 9:54 a.m. ETWrexham's dream of promotion to the Premier League will have to wait. The Red Dragons drew Middlesbrough 2-2 on the final day of the Championship season, a result that wasn't enough to secure a playoff spot.Wrexham finished seventh, two points behind Hull City, which clinched the sixth and final playoff spot by defeating Norwich City 2-1.Phil Parkinson's side entered the season having secured three straight promotions, a meteoric rise after actors Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds purchased Wrexham in late 2020.But that streak ended on Saturday, May 2 as the Red Dragons could not overcome Boro at home.Wrexham will return to the Championship in 2026-27, looking to secure a coveted spot in the Premier League.Championship final tableWhat teams made Championship promotion playoffs?Ipswich Town defeated QPR 3-0 on Saturday, securing second place and a spot in the Premier League next season.The teams finishing third through sixth in the Championship standings advanced to the four-team playoff for promotion to the Premier League.3. Millwall - 83 points4. Southampton - 81 points5. Middlesbrough - 80 points6. Hull City - 73 pointsEFL Championship promotion playoffs bracketSemifinalsMillwall vs. Hull CityFirst leg: Friday, May 8 - 3 p.m. ETSecond leg: Monday,
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