- Wrexham secured promotion to the third division with a win over Forest Green
- They have been promoted in consecutive seasons under Reynolds and McElhenney.
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Wrexham have secured promotion to League One after a convincing 6-0 win over Forest Green.
The Red Dragons were transformed following the acquisition by Hollywood duo Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, and their success has continued.
Phil Parkinson’s men were aware that a victory against bottom side Forest Green would secure them a second successive promotion.
And victory at the RaceCourse Ground came in emphatic fashion, with Wrexham going into the break with a 4-0 lead thanks to Elliot Lee’s goal, Paul Mullin’s brace and a Ryan Inniss own goal.
The second half continued in similar fashion, featuring Ryan Barnett and Jack Marriott. adding two more goals to start the celebration party.
Wrexham have secured promotion to League One after a convincing 6-0 win over Forest Green
Paul Mullin scored two of Wrexham’s four goals in the first half against Forest Green
The delighted fans ignored a warning from the club and invaded the pitch after the game.
Thousands of fans swarmed the pitch once the full-time whistle blew despite a stern warning from the club earlier in the day.
A statement said: “The Club would like to remind fans that it is crucial that the ground is maintained to its usual high standards, given that we still have a home game on the final day of the season.”
“With that in mind, we wish to remind fans of the implications of any potential pitch invasion, at any time, for the remainder of the 2023/24 campaign.
“At the end of last season, some clubs witnessed unpleasant and unwanted scenes with a small minority of people entering the pitch while other fans took to the pitch in a celebratory mood.
“Entering the field is a criminal offense and many have felt the consequences of these actions in real life, with some fans receiving criminal records which can affect employment, educational prospects and international travel.”
A corner in the 17th minute led to Lee’s first goal following a frantic scramble in goal after Mullin’s header was blocked.
It took just six minutes for last season’s National League champions to double their lead.
Lee was involved again, releasing James McClean, who picked out Mullin at the back post to head in his 24th of the season.
Wrexham has been transformed under Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds (left) and Rob McElhenney (right).
League Two leaders Stockport were also promoted after beating Morecambe 2-0.
Completely dominant in the first half, Wrexham’s third came when defender Eoghan O’Connell tried his luck from distance. His shot took a cruel deflection off Inniss that left goalkeeper Vicente Reyes helpless.
There was still time for Mullin to score Wrexham’s fourth goal before the break.
A corner was half-cleared for the unmarked striker on the edge of the area and his shot deflected towards the goal.
Barnett came into action in the second half with a stunning volley from McClean’s cross to make it 5-0.
And Marriott completed the scoring six minutes from time, as Wrexham and their Hollywood star owners could celebrate promotion with two games to spare.
Next season will be Wrexham’s first in the third division since the 2004-05 campaign. It is also the first time the Welsh club has been promoted in successive seasons.
League Two leaders Stockport will join them in the third tier after beating Morecambe 2-0.