Wrexham Stuns Birmingham City In Dramatic FA Cup Clash

Wrexham Stuns Birmingham City In Dramatic FA Cup Clash...

Wrexham AFC, the Welsh club co-owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, pulled off a stunning 2-1 upset against Birmingham City in the FA Cup semifinals on Saturday. The match, played at London’s Wembley Stadium, drew massive attention in the U.S. due to Wrexham’s celebrity ties and underdog story.

The victory marks Wrexham’s first FA Cup final appearance since 1995, further fueling their remarkable rise under Reynolds and McElhenney’s ownership. Birmingham City, a Championship side, was heavily favored but collapsed under Wrexham’s relentless pressure in front of 85,000 fans.

The game trended across U.S. social media, with Reynolds live-tweeting the match to his 21 million followers. ESPN’s broadcast saw record viewership for a non-Premier League English football match in America. Wrexham’s U.S. fanbase has grown exponentially since the 2020 takeover and FX docuseries Welcome to Wrexham.

Birmingham manager Tony Mowbray admitted his team “froze” under the spotlight, while Wrexham’s Phil Parkinson praised his players’ “historic effort.” The Welsh club will face either Manchester United or Chelsea in the May 23 final at Wembley.

U.S. sportsbooks reported heavy betting action on Wrexham at +450 odds. The match also sparked debates about lower-league teams challenging England’s elite, with many American fans drawing parallels to March Madness upsets. Wrexham’s Cinderella run continues to captivate audiences on both sides of the Atlantic.