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 Pulls Off Stunning FA Cup Upset Against Nottingham Forest

January 12, 2026

In a night that will be etched in the annals of Wrexham AFC history, the Red Dragons defeated Premier League side Nottingham Forest 4-3 on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw in the FA Cup third round. The match, played on January 10, 2026, at the Racecourse Ground, showcased Wrexham's resilience and attacking prowess against top-tier opposition.

Wrexham started strongly, taking a 2-0 lead in the first half. Liberato Cacace opened the scoring with a stunning strike from outside the box, capitalizing on a Forest turnover. Olivier Rathbone doubled the advantage soon after, finishing neatly after a well-worked team move. Nottingham Forest, managed by Sean Dyche, responded in the second half with substitutions that shifted the momentum.

Igor Jesus pulled one back for Forest, and Callum Hudson-Odoi equalized before Dominic Hyam restored Wrexham's lead. However, Hudson-Odoi struck again in the 89th minute to force extra time. In the additional 30 minutes, Forest dominated possession but couldn't find a breakthrough, thanks to heroic defending from Wrexham.

The penalty shootout saw Wrexham hold their nerve, with Omari Hutchinson's miss proving decisive for Forest. This victory marks Wrexham's first win over a Premier League team in 26 years and propels them into the fourth round, where they will host fellow Championship side Ipswich Town.

Under the ownership of Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, Wrexham has experienced a meteoric rise, securing three promotions in as many seasons to reach the Championship. Currently sitting ninth in the second tier, just one point off the playoff spots, the club is dreaming of a fourth consecutive promotion to the Premier League.

Manager Phil Parkinson praised his team's character, stating, "To go toe-to-toe with a Premier League side and come out on top shows the spirit in this squad." The win comes amid a five-match unbeaten run across all competitions, boosting confidence as they chase promotion.

Adding to the excitement, Wrexham is reportedly pursuing a record-breaking £14 million transfer for an unnamed striker. This move, following a £33 million summer spend on players like Kieffer Moore, Conor Coady, Nathan Broadhead, and Ben Sheaf, underscores the owners' ambition to accelerate their ascent.

Off the pitch, construction on the new Kop stand at the Racecourse Ground is progressing, promising enhanced facilities for the passionate fanbase. With the FA Cup providing magical moments and the league campaign heating up, 2026 could be another landmark year for Wrexham AFC.

As they prepare for Ipswich, fans are buzzing with anticipation. Can the Red Dragons continue their fairy-tale journey? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Wrexham is capturing hearts worldwide.

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Opened 1807

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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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