Wrexham vs Boreham Wood LIVE: Ryan Reynolds watches as Red Dragons seal promotion to EFL
Wrexham 3-1 Boreham Wood: Paul Mullin inspires Wrexham to promotion in front of Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Wrexham are back in the English Football League after defeating Boreham Wood 3-1 today as the fairytale continues in north Wales.
The Red Dragons secured their place back in the fourth tier for the first time in 15 years and Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds, who has labelled English Football League rules allowing only one automatic promotion place from the National League as “insane”, has also promised a “monster” party now that his team have gotten over the line.
Things looked bad for the hosts when Boreham Wood took the lead after just 43 seconds at the Racecourse Ground but from then on Phil Parkinson’s side dominated. Elliot Lee - the hero in the match against title rivals Notts County - popped up on the 15 minute mark to nod home an equaliser.
Half-time came and went with the scores still level but prolific striker Paul Mullin came up with the goods. Two glorious second half strikes gave him a brace, settled the nerves inside the ground and secured the National League title for Wrexham.
Relive a historic day at the Racecourse Ground live with our blog below:
Wrexham 3-1 Boreham Wood
Here’s Mullin’s second goal, as it stands this is the one taking Wrexham back into the EFL:
Wrexham 3-1 Boreham Wood
77 mins: A free kick for Boreham Wood is whipped into the box from the inside right side of the pitch as the rain starts to pour.
Will Evans gets his head to the ball and nods it across goal but none of his teammates can get on the end of the pass and the ball bounces behind for a goal kick.
Wrexham 3-1 Boreham Wood
74 min: The singing and cheering will go on for a long time. There’s still over 15 minutes of the game to play but Wrexham shouldn’t throw it away from here.
As it stands they’re winning the National League.
GOAL! Wrexham 3-1 Boreham Wood (Mullin, 71’)⚽️
71 mins: That’ll do!
Paul Mullin nicks the ball high up the pitch and carries it into the box. He rolls it onto his left foot then smokes his shot across the face of goal and finds the top corner.
It’s a great strike that beats Nathan Ashmore and the Wrexham fans are in part mode now.
Wrexham 2-1 Boreham Wood
70 mins: Dennon Lewis is introduced to replace Tyrone Marsh for Boreham Wood. He’ll bring fresh legs and a bit more pace up top for the visitors.
There’s a whole lot of nervous faces in the crowd now. Phil Parkinson doesn’t look comfortable at all.
Wrexham 2-1 Boreham Wood
68 mins: Ndlovu picks out Marsh inside Wrexham’s box. The Boreham Wood striker is pushed and pulled but manages to get a shot away and sees it blocked.
The BT Sport commentators think he would have been in with a shout of a penalty if he’d have gone to ground there. A missed trick maybe?
Wrexham 2-1 Boreham Wood
65 mins: This is a good spell for Boreham Wood. Wrexham’s rapid and upbeat tempo can’t be maintained for a full 90 minutes and they’re in a bit of a lull at present.
The visitors try to move through the middle of the pitch but Elliot Lee is fouled and wins Wrexham a free kick.
Wrexham 2-1 Boreham Wood
62 mins: Close! Boreham Wood finally respond to Wrexham’s dominance. Erico Sousa weaves his way down the right wing and lifts a fine cross into the middle of the box.
Tyrone Marsh is the target but Ben Foster is sharply off his line to pluck the ball out of the air!
Wrexham 2-1 Boreham Wood
58 mins: It’s all Wrexham at the minute. They’re trying to kill off the game by scoring again. With just one goal in it the pressure is on the Welsh side until the final whistle, another goal will ease it slightly.
Wrexham have the ball int he back of the net once again as Andy Cannon gets into the box with a one-two. He lays it off to Mullin who guides it home only for the offside flag to go up.
That’s a close call.
Wrexham 2-1 Boreham Wood
55 mins: The Wrexham faithful now believe that the title is theirs. The hosts have come from behind to lead with just over 30 minutes to play.
If the score remains as it is, Wrexham will win the game, the National League and promotion to the EFL. There’s lots at stake.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments