Unhappy ending for Hollywood stars Reynolds, McElhenney and Jackman as Wrexham loses league opener

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Reynolds, McElhenney, and Jackman, the famous Hollywood figures, were disappointed to witness Wrexham’s defeat in a thrilling 5-3 match against MK Dons at the Racecourse Ground. This marked Wrexham’s first match in England’s Football League on Saturday, ending in dismay for the hosting side.

Wrexham’s involvement in the fourth-tier league began with a loss, but there is a lot more to their story. Co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney acquired the once struggling club for $2.5 million in 2021, turning it into one of the most discussed teams in Britain. Their venture into sports ownership is chronicled in the documentary “Welcome to Wrexham.”

The club’s promotion to the Football League comes after a 15-year absence, following their rise from the National League in April. The team’s reputation grew so much that they were able to face Premier League clubs Chelsea and Manchester United in preseason games in the U.S. last month.

Three months ago, Wrexham and the Dons were separated by two divisions, but the visitors proved their superiority by quickly gaining a two-goal advantage just 10 minutes into the match. Wrexham’s Jacob Mendy managed to score the team’s first EFL goal in 5,572 days just before the break, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide.

The absence of injured star player Paul Mullin and recent recruit James McClean was felt in Wrexham’s performance, contributing to an outcome that left their celebrity owners and fans disheartened.

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