List of Welcome to Wrexham episodes

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Welcome to Wrexham follows the real-life ups and downs of Wrexham AFC as Hollywood stars Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds buy the club and try to rebuild it, balance finances, and chase promotion while keeping the town’s spirit at the heart of the story.

- Ownership history and fans
- Long before the show, Wrexham’s ownership changed hands in 2004, and the new owners treated the club as a business asset. The Racecourse Ground was at risk, fans protested, and the club eventually moved to fan ownership with the Wrexham Supporters Trust.
- Although fans saved the club at times (including a big fundraising push in 2014), sustaining progress proved difficult. The Kop stand and other infrastructure issues became painful reminders of the challenges the club faced.

- Hollywood owners arrive
- McElhenney and Reynolds visit Wales, get to know the town, and commit to a long-term plan. They meet staff and players, discuss budgets for transfers, and back the team’s growth with a focus on the community.
- They bring in key signings, including Paul Mullin, and work with manager Phil Parkinson to shape the squad for the next steps.

- The on-field journey
- 2021–22: Not everything goes to plan. The team battles injuries and tough spells, and a dramatic playoff near the end ends with Grimsby Town winning in extra time, leaving Wrexham in non-league.
- 2022–23: A turning point. The club strengthens its squad, brings in new goalkeepers, and clinches promotion from the National League to League Two. They also have a memorable FA Cup run, including a win over Coventry and a high-profile tie with Sheffield United.
- 2023–24: In League Two, Wrexham pushes for automatic promotion. The season features big performances, player injuries, and more signings. The club wins key matches to move up the table and eventually secures promotion to League One.
- 2024–25: The journey continues as Wrexham eyes the next big milestone: promotion toward the Championship. The club also pursues new stadium and training-ground upgrades, and the town keeps backing the team through another season of a fast-changing football landscape.

- Women’s team and community
- The show also follows Wrexham A.F.C. Women as they push to reach higher levels, balance semi-professional status, and grow a stronger base in the town.
- The series highlights how football rallies the community—local businesses thrive, fans pack the stadiums, and the story often returns to the memory of local history and working-class roots, like the Gresford mining tragedy memorial, tying the club’s past to its present.

- Key moments and themes
- The “bromance” between McElhenney and Reynolds and what it means for a club and its fans.
- The emotional toll of big games, high expectations, and long-term bets on promotion.
- The balance between financial risk and community pride as the club aims for higher leagues.

In short, the series chronicles how a small Welsh town joins a global spotlight, how owners with a long-term vision try to do right by the club and its fans, and how Wrexham climbs from non-league toward the higher echelons of English football—one season at a time.