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
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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:
How to watch Wrexham vs Boreham Wood in the US
Wrexham are set to earn elevation to the EFL as they move closer to securing the National League title.
The Welsh club, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElehenney, take on Boreham Wood on Saturday knowing a win will be enough to seal their return to League Two.
It will be the first time the club have been in the Football League for 15 years after a period of significant investment under their new owners.
And with Reynolds and McElhenney’s well-received documentary attracting plenty of new fans to the club, plenty of viewers in North America will be keenly watching on. Here’s everything you need to know about what could be a historic day at the Racecourse Ground:
When is Series 2 of Welcome to Wrexham?
The second series of Welcome to Wrexham has been confirmed by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney on Twitter.
There is no release date yet for the season though.
The first season concluded on 12 October last year, with the series detailing the friends buying the club in September 2020 through to the end of the 2021/22 season in late May 2022.
While the content of the new season is unclear, we can expect the 2022/23 season to be covered conclusively as the Red Dragons aim to secure promotion back to the football league - which would leave the club three more promotions away from the Premier League.
Based on the finale likely being the end of the National League season in the coming weeks, the series could be turned around in time for the start of the new 2023/24 season in August 2023.
Given the first season debuted on 24 August 2022, a similar start date could materialise this summer.
Wrexham vs Boreham Wood
Wrexham’s title challenge this season - plus their Hollywood owners and a little tv show called Welcome to Wrexham - have earned the club a whole heap of new fans.
40-year-old goalkeeper Ben Foster started his career at the Welsh side and signed a short term deal until the end of the season in the hopes of helping them gain promotion.
Here he is with the fans before this evening’s crucial game.
Wrexham vs Boreham Wood
Wrexham have set the record for the most points in a single season in the top five tiers of English football (107) with two games remaining of the season.
Following Notts County’s victory over Maidstone this afternoon, the Welsh side are only one point clear at the top of the table and must win this evening in order to earn promotion to the EFL.
Will Wrexham get promoted?
Wrexham have reached 107 points to already break the National League record with two games remaining, leaving them four points clear of second-placed Notts County.
The Red Dragons are in the National League, the fifth tier of English football, and will achieve promotion with one more victory to move to 110 points, an insurmountable total for Notts County, who can only earn 109 points if they win both of their remaining games.
There is only one automatic promotion place in the National League, meaning Notts County will have to navigate the play-offs if Wrexham hold their nerve.
If Wrexham lose or draw following Notts County’s win, then they will have another chance on 29 April away to Torquay United, needing victory or the same result as Notts County, who face York City in their final match.
Once in the EFL, Wrexham can dare to dream and will be three promotions away from the Premier League. Should they achieve promotion this weekend, a top-three finish next season in League 2 would take them up automatically to League 1, while finishing between fourth and seventh will earn another chance at going up via the play-offs.
How to watch Wrexham vs Boreham Wood
Wrexham vs Boreham Wood is due to kick off at 6:30pm BST on Saturday 22 April in the National League at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham, Wales.
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on BT Sport 1, with coverage from 6pm BST. Subscribers can stream the match via the BT Sport app or online player.
Fans in the United States can watch the game on the National League’s streaming platform National League TV.
Wrexham vs Boreham Wood
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Wrexham are hoping for a fairytale ending to their Hollywood take over as they hope to end a 15-year absence from the Football League.
Victory over Boreham Wood tonight would clinch the National League title and see them promoted into League Two.
The Red Dragons could also have gone up if title challengers Notts County lost to Maidstone but a 5-2 victory for the midlands club earlier today has put the emphasis back on Wrexham.
This evening’s encounter won’t be straight forward though. Boreham Wood are themselves chasing promotion via the play-offs and Wrexham had to settle for a 1-1 draw in Hertfordshire last October.
Will they be crowned champions tonight?
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