History of Welcome to Wrexham in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 20, 2025

Welcome to Wrexham is a sports documentary series on FX, chronicling the purchase and management of Wrexham A.F.C., a Welsh football club, by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The show follows their journey as they navigate the world of football ownership, aiming to revitalize the club and its community. Premiering in 2022, it has garnered critical acclaim, including multiple Emmy and Critics' Choice Television Awards. The fourth season is slated to premiere on May 15, 2025.

September 1934: Gresford Colliery Tragedy

On 22 September 1934, a gas explosion in the Gresford coal mine caused the mine to cave in, trapping and killing 266 men.

1991: Wrexham's Victory against Arsenal

In 1991, Wrexham had a surprise victory against Arsenal.

2004: Alex Hamilton and Mark Guterman Purchase

In 2004, Alex Hamilton and Mark Guterman bought the club. They planned to turn the Racecourse Ground into real estate, leading to protests and Hamilton's resignation.

2005: Foster Played

In 2005, Foster played for Wrexham

2007: Stadium Capacity Increased

The management team raised the stadium capacity to over 10,000 seats for the first time since 2007.

2008: Mia Roberts Father

In 2008, Neil Roberts captained the ill-fated team that was relegated to the National League. Mia Roberts is Neil Robert's daughter.

2011: Wrexham Served with Winding-Up Order

In 2011, Wrexham A.F.C. was served with a winding-up order due to mismanagement and near collapse.

2012: Fleetwood Record

In 2012, Fleetwood set the record for 103 points.

2014: Supporters Fundraise to Keep Club Alive

In 2014, supporters fundraised £127,000 in one day to prevent the club from going under.

2019: 2019-20 National League Season

In 2019-20, prior to any discussion of a takeover, Wrexham A.F.C. was 20th in the National League.

2019: Wrexham's Position in the 2019–20 National League

In the 2019–20 National League season, before any takeover discussions, Wrexham A.F.C. ranked 20th.

March 2020: National League Suspended, Wrexham Furloughs Staff

In March 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National League was suspended, and Wrexham A.F.C. furloughed staff and players, facing a threat to its continued existence.

September 2020: Reynolds and McElhenney Announce Intention to Buy Wrexham A.F.C.

In September 2020, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds announced their intention to purchase Wrexham A.F.C., a Welsh football club.

November 2020: RR McReynolds Company Set Up

In November 2020, the company RR McReynolds was established to facilitate the purchase of Wrexham A.F.C.

December 2020: Filming Begins for Docuseries

In December 2020, filming began for the Welcome to Wrexham docuseries.

2020: Board Rebuilds Team

After the 2020-21 season, the board brought in Fleur Robinson as CEO and Phil Parkinson as manager. Paul Mullin was also signed as the top scorer of League Two.

2020: Wrexham's Position in the 2020–21 National League

By the 2020–21 season, Wrexham had improved to eighth place in the National League.

2020: Hayes Lane Lainton Concussion

In 2020, Lainton suffered a concussion at Hayes Lane.

2020: Sound Recordings Done with Single Mono Microphones for Season 1

In 2020, for Season 1, sound recordings for the matches were done with single mono microphones.

February 2021: Reynolds and McElhenney Complete Wrexham A.F.C. Purchase

In February 2021, the deal for Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to buy Wrexham A.F.C. was finalized.

May 18, 2021: Docuseries Announced by McElhenney and Reynolds

On May 18, 2021, McElhenney and Reynolds announced the all-access "fly on the wall" docuseries.

October 2021: Reynolds and McElhenney Attend First Game

In October 2021, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney attended their first Wrexham A.F.C. game as owners, a 3-2 defeat at Maidenhead.

October 2021: Filming of "It's Never Sunny in Wrexham" Promo

In October 2021, scenes for the "It's Never Sunny in Wrexham" promo were filmed in Wrexham, featuring lookalikes of the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia cast and the two owners.

October 2021: Film Crew Appears at Wrexham Match

In October 2021, the film crew appeared alongside the owners' first visit to the team at the Wrexham v. Maidenhead United F.C. match.

December 2021: FX Releases "It's Never Sunny in Wrexham" Promo

In December 2021, FX released a video promo for the series, titled "It's Never Sunny in Wrexham", featuring lookalikes of the "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" cast at the Turf Hotel.

2021: Wrexham's Position in the 2021–22 National League

During the 2021–22 season, Wrexham finished in 2nd place.

2021: Wrexham Doubles Down on Roster

Following the failure to get promoted in the 2021–22 season, Wrexham brought in Mark Howard and Elliot Lee to strengthen the roster.

2021: Editors Found First Episode Challenging to Plan

In 2021, editors found the first episode of the show challenging to plan.

2021: Jones' Father Suicide

In early 2021, Lili Jones' father, Gareth "Powsy" Jones, a dedicated Wrexham fan, passed away from suicide.

May 2022: First Two Episodes Premiere Date Announced

In May 2022, it was announced that the first two episodes of the series would premiere on August 24, 2022, in the US on FX.

July 20, 2022: Official Trailer for "Welcome to Wrexham" Released

On July 20, 2022, the official trailer for "Welcome to Wrexham" was released, outlining the series' focus on the football club ownership and its impact on the town.

August 24, 2022: Welcome to Wrexham Premiere

On August 24, 2022, the American sports documentary television series "Welcome to Wrexham" premiered on FX, documenting the events of Wrexham A.F.C. after its purchase by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

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August 25, 2022: All Episodes Available on FX on Hulu and Disney+

On August 25, 2022, all episodes of "Welcome to Wrexham" became available on FX on Hulu in the US and Disney+ in the UK.

September 2, 2022: "Welcome to Wrexham" Ranked 7th Most Watched Program

During the week of September 2, 2022, "Welcome to Wrexham" was the 7th most watched program across all platforms, according to Reelgood.

October 13, 2022: McElhenney Confirms Second Season

On October 13, 2022, McElhenney confirmed plans for a second season of the docuseries, following the release of the first season.

2022: Wrexham Secures Promotion to EFL League Two

During the 2022–23 season, Wrexham successfully secured promotion to the EFL League Two.

2022: Lainton Fractured Wrist at Hayes Lane

In 2022, Lainton fractured his wrist at Hayes Lane.

2022: Wrexham at Wembley for FA Trophy Final

In 2022, Wrexham arrived at Wembley Stadium for the FA Trophy final against Bromley. Celebrities like Will Ferrell, Kit Harington, David Beckham, and Jason Sudeikis were in attendance.

2022: Las Vegas Vacation & Mullin Injury

In 2022, Wrexham players went on a celebratory vacation to Las Vegas. During a preseason tour, Mullin suffered four rib fractures and a punctured lung.

2022: Wrexham Misses Promotion

In 2022, despite a successful season, Wrexham missed out on promotion to EFL League Two after being knocked out in the promotion play-off semi-finals.

April 2023: Second Season Confirmed by Disney

In April 2023, Disney officially confirmed the second season of "Welcome to Wrexham" after Wrexham secured promotion to EFL League Two.

July 19, 2023: First Teaser Trailer for Second Season Aired

On July 19, 2023, the first teaser trailer for the second season was aired during Wrexham's pre-season game against Chelsea.

September 12, 2023: Second Season Premiered in the US

On September 12, 2023, the second season of "Welcome to Wrexham" premiered in the US.

November 14, 2023: Third Season Announced

On November 14, 2023, a third season of "Welcome to Wrexham" was announced.

2023: Wrexham Wins Back-to-Back Promotion

During the 2023-24 season, Wrexham secured promotion to EFL League One, marking a back-to-back promotion.

2023: Cleo Watson Compares "Tackle!" to "Welcome to Wrexham"

In 2023, author Cleo Watson compared the Jilly Cooper novel "Tackle!" to the "Welcome to Wrexham" programme.

2023: Wrexham Struggles with Away Performances and Mullin's fitness is questioned

In 2023, despite a strong home record, Wrexham struggled with away performances, causing them to slip in the standings. Concerns arose among fans regarding Parkinson's decisions and Mullin's fitness. Mendy was called up to represent Gambia in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. However, the team's fortunes changed after McElhenney's return and a decisive 4–0 victory against Accrington Stanley, with Mullin scoring a hat-trick.

2023: Women's Team Changes

In 2023, the women's team began the 2023–24 Adran Premier season with major changes.

April 2024: Necaxa and Wrexham investment Exchange

In April 2024, Necaxa's backers purchased 5% of Wrexham AFC and Wrexham's owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, purchased a minority stake in Necaxa.

May 15, 2025: Welcome to Wrexham Season 4 Premiere

On May 15, 2025, the fourth season of the TV series Welcome to Wrexham premiered.

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2026: Wrexham Faces Birmingham City

In 2026, as Wrexham prepared to upgrade their infrastructure for the U19 Euros, they faced Birmingham City, recently relegated from the Championship. Despite Marriott giving Wrexham an early lead, Birmingham won 3–1, with Jay Stansfield scoring twice.