Wrexham AFC Announces Australian Tour Schedule

Wrexham AFC, a football club co-owned by actor Ryan Reynolds, is set to make its mark in Australia, with three matches lined up against A-League teams this July.

This development follows the club’s ascent to prominence, thanks in part to the Disney+ documentary, Welcome to Wrexham, which shows the club’s journey after Reynolds and Rob McElhenney acquired the club in 2021.

Having secured promotion to The Championship, the Red Dragons will take on Melbourne Victory at Marvel Stadium on July 11, Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium on July 15, and Wellington Phoenix at Sky Stadium on July 19.

Commenting on the tour, Reynolds and McElhenney, said: “From the very beginning, we wanted to help make Wrexham a globally recognised team, town, and brand.”

“We could not be more excited to bring the Red Dragons to Australia and New Zealand, and we are particularly proud that this announcement features neither a Men at Work or Hugh Jackman joke,” they said.

CEO of Sydney FC, Mark Aubrey, added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Wrexham AFC to Sydney.”

“Their incredible story and continued rise has captured the imagination of fans in Australia and around the world, and we are proud to be hosting this global sensation.

“Facing a team with such momentum, driven by the passion of Rob and Ryan, is a fantastic opportunity for our club and an amazing chance for our members, and the wider football community, to witness Wrexham and their award-winning docu-series first-hand.

“I’m looking forward to seeing Sydney FC and Hollywood glamour mixing in our iconic city at the magnificent Allianz Stadium,” Aubrey said.

Wrexham AFC holds the distinction of being the third-oldest professional club in the world, having recently transitioned from a struggling non-league side to the second division of English football for the first time in almost four decades. Notably, the club has yet to compete in the Premier League.

The Australian audience is particularly engaged with the club’s narrative, as it ranks third in viewership of the “Welcome to Wrexham” series, trailing only the US and the UK.

The events in July promise to be a notable intersection of sport and entertainment, capitalising on the enthusiasm surrounding Wrexham AFC’s unique journey and the growing popularity of football in Australia.

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