WREXHAM owner Ryan Reynolds is “gutted” at the club’s failure to secure a play-off spot after a dramatic Championship final day.
when a win would have seen them beat Hull to sixth place.
Ryan Reynolds admitted to being “gutted” after Wrexham missed out on a playoff spot Credit: AP
They could only draw on the Championship final day when a win would have had them in the top six Credit: Getty
Boro had already confirmed their spot in next week’s promotion semis with .
Phil Parkinson’s side went 1-0 down early at the Racecourse Ground but hit back before half-time.
They looked likely to go into the break ahead after goals from and .
But David Strelec bagged for Boro and Wrexham could not force a winner.
And now A-List actor has posted an emotional message online after their fate was decided.
He wrote: “I am completely gutted by today’s result but incredibly proud of our season.
“We’ve come a long way in five years and this was the best result in our 150+ year history.
“More to do. But for now, we have so much to be proud of, Reds.”
I am completely gutted by today’s result but incredibly proud of our season. We’ve come a long way in five years and this was the best result in our 150+ year history. More to do. But for now, we have so much to be proud of, Reds. pic.twitter.com/qPQywrC0mA
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) May 2, 2026
Alongside a graphic of the English pyramid with Wrexham labelled as a spot at the top of the , just below a playoffs section, he added some perspective.
Having bought the club in 2021 alongside fellow movie and TV star , Reynolds showed how far Wrexham had come.
The pair were aiming to oversee a remarkable FOUR promotions in a row after taking the Red Dragons .
Having not gone up in the first full season under Rob and Ryan, they won the biggest non-league title and then finished second in and , earning back-to-back-to-back automatic promotions.
A slow start in the Championship with just one win in the first five games and two from 10 left them unlikely to complete a remarkable step up to the .
But a mid-season run of 11 victories in 17 propelled them towards the playoffs.
Wrexham first entered the top six on January 24 and spent several weeks there.
They remained in and around the fight, not dropping below seventh again with the pressue ramping up for all sides in the mix.
Form stuttered in the home straight when it mattered most with two defeats in a row on matchday 41 and 42.
, taking things to the last day.
They couldn’t get the job done and will now be preparing for another year in the second division.
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