Historic Foundation: Established in October 1864, Wrexham AFC is the oldest professional football club in Wales and the third-oldest in the world.
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Stadium Legacy: The club's home ground, the Racecourse Ground, is recognized as the world's oldest international football stadium still in use.
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Hollywood Ownership: In 2021, actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney acquired Wrexham AFC, bringing significant media attention and investment to the club.
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Recent Promotions: Under the new ownership, Wrexham achieved back-to-back promotions, ascending from the National League to League One by the 2024–25 season.
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Record Welsh Cup Victories: Wrexham holds the record for the most Welsh Cup titles, having won the competition 23 times.
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Wrexham AFC Gears Up for Defining March

Wrexham AFC Gears Up for Defining March with Chelsea Clash and Key League Fixtures

March 5, 2026 — By Wrexham Sports Desk

Wrexham AFC finds itself at a crucial juncture in the 2025/26 season as March begins with a blockbuster FA Cup fifth-round tie against Chelsea and a series of pivotal Championship matches that could shape their promotion aspirations. Currently sitting sixth in the Championship table with 57 points from 35 games, the Red Dragons remain firmly in the playoff positions amid a fiercely competitive race for Premier League promotion.

Phil Parkinson’s side has shown remarkable consistency, particularly on the road, winning four of their five away league games in 2026 so far. Ollie Rathbone has been described as “phenomenal” in recent weeks, providing a significant boost to midfield creativity and drive as Wrexham push for a fourth consecutive promotion — a feat unprecedented in modern English football.

The highlight of the month arrives on Saturday, March 7, when Chelsea visit the STōK Cae Ras for the FA Cup clash. A victory would send Wrexham into the quarter-finals for the first time in decades and deliver a massive morale lift. The Hollywood-owned club has already demonstrated their ability to upset higher-tier opponents in cup competitions, and supporters are buzzing with anticipation for what could be a historic evening under the floodlights.

League action resumes quickly thereafter with home fixtures against Hull City on March 10 and Swansea City on March 13. The Swansea match carries extra significance as it marks exactly five years since Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney completed their takeover. To celebrate the milestone, the co-chairmen will host a special live commentary broadcast titled “Live from Wrexham with Rob & Ryan,” airing alongside Sky Sports coverage. The unique event underscores the global appeal and community spirit that has defined the club’s remarkable journey.

Off the pitch, excitement is building for the summer as Wrexham announced their 2026 US tour earlier this week. The Red Dragons will face Premier League opposition in three high-profile friendlies: Leeds United in Tampa on July 25, Liverpool at Yankee Stadium on July 29, and Sunderland at Subaru Park in Philadelphia on August 2. The tour represents the club’s third visit to the United States and their first featuring exclusively top-flight English clubs, highlighting growing international interest fueled by the “Welcome to Wrexham” documentary.

Manager Phil Parkinson remains focused on the present while acknowledging the broader vision. “We’re in a strong position, but March will test us,” he said. “The players are embracing the challenge, and the support from our fans — both here and across the world — is incredible.”

Injury concerns linger with midfielder Ben Sheaf sidelined for around 10 weeks, but the squad depth built through careful recruitment continues to serve the team well. Defensive solidity and clinical finishing have been key strengths, with the Racecourse Ground atmosphere proving decisive in tight contests.

As the month unfolds, every point and performance carries added weight. Automatic promotion remains a long shot according to most predictions, but a strong playoff push or a deep cup run could propel Wrexham closer to the Premier League dream. With Reynolds and McElhenney’s unwavering commitment and a fanbase that spans continents, the Hollywood story continues to captivate.

March promises drama, milestones, and potentially defining moments. For Wrexham AFC, the road to glory runs through these next few weeks — and the Red Dragons appear ready to seize the opportunity.

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History (from Wikipedia)

Wrexham Football Club have played at the Racecourse Ground since being formed in the local Turf Hotel public house in October 1864. However, Wrexham played their home games in the 1881–82 and 1882–83 seasons at the Recreation Ground in Rhosddu due to an increase in rent from the then owners, Wrexham Cricket Club, while also changing the name to Wrexham Athletic for one season. Before the club was formed the ground was mainly used for cricket and occasionally, horse racing.[6]

1952 saw the laying down of concrete terracing on the ever-popular Kop end, which is now the oldest part of the ground. Five years later was to see the largest ever attendance at the Racecourse when 34,445 people gathered to witness an FA Cup fourth-round tie against Manchester United. On 30 September 1959, the Racecourse saw the switching-on of the newly installed floodlights.

After promotion to the old Second Division in 1978 the Border Stand was built, taking its name from the Border Breweries which owned the ground. This part of the ground is now known as the Eric Roberts Builders Stand, where visiting supporters are normally seated.

The latest addition to the ground was achieved in 1999 after Grant Aid from Sport Lot, the Welsh Development Agency and the Football Trust together with local sponsorship allowed for the construction of a new stand on the Mold Road side of the ground. The new structure was originally named the Pryce Griffiths Stand after the then chairman (but since renamed the Mold Road Stand after the then chairman sold the club to Alex Hamilton) has a capacity of 3,500 and also contains hospitality and conferencing facilities.

The development also saw the Paddock areas of the Sainsbury's Stand and the Eric Roberts Builders Stand become all-seated, bringing the current capacity up to 15,500 and thus allowing international football and rugby union to once again be played at the Racecourse.

In 2002 then Wrexham F.C. chairman William Pryce Griffiths secured a 125-year lease on the Racecourse with Wolverhampton Dudley Breweries for £750,000, and a peppercorn annual rent of £1. The club hosted TNS vs Liverpool in a UEFA Champions League qualifier in 2005.

On 26 June 2002, the freehold to the Racecourse Ground was acquired by Wrexham A.F.C. from Wolverhampton Dudley Breweries for £300,000. On the same day, the ownership of the freehold was transferred by the chairman, Alex Hamilton, from Wrexham A.F.C. to another of his companies, Damens Ltd, for a nominal fee. After this controversial change in ownership, the 125-year lease on the Racecourse held by Wrexham F.C. was renegotiated. The new lease stated that Damens Ltd could evict Wrexham F.C. from the Racecourse Ground upon 12 months' notice and payment of £1,000,000. The new lease also saw the club's annual rent increase from £1 to £30,000. In 2004 Wrexham F.C. was given a years' notice to quit the ground;[7] this triggered a furious reaction from fans – in a legal case running through to March 2006 the High Court ruled that the ownership of the freehold of the ground had been improperly transferred, and ownership of the ground reverted to the clubs' then-administrators (the club having gone into administration in December 2004 with debts of £2,600,000).

On 19 May 2014, work began at the Racecourse;[8] this included a new pitch and sprinkler system, and changing rooms for players and officials. The medical and treatment facilities were also upgraded, together with improved seating for disabled supporters, better floodlighting and removal of cambers at the ‘Kop’ end of the ground. The results mean the stadium has been reclassified to Category 3 level, meaning it is able to host international football matches.[9]

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