Wrexham vs Boreham Wood LIVE: Ryan Reynolds watches as Red Dragons seal promotion to EFL

Wrexham are eyeing promotion back to the EFL under owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney and they only need a victory over Boreham Wood today to seal a return to the Football League, as the fairytale continues in north Wales.

The Red Dragons are looking to secure their place back in the fourth tier for the first time in 15 years and Hollywood star Reynolds, who has labelled English Football League rules allowing only one automatic promotion place from the National League as “insane”, has also promised a “monster” party if his team get over the line.

Wrexham eased past Yeovil 3-0 on Tuesday to move to the brink of glory, with manager Phil Parkinson lauding his side’s “patience” and now history awaits for Reynolds, McElhenney and co.

Follow what could be a historic day at the Racecourse Ground live with our blog below:

Wrexham vs Boreham Wood - live updates

• Wrexham will seal promotion from the National League with a win over Boreham Wood

• Owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney at the Racecourse Ground along with fellow Holloywood star Paul Rudd

• FEATURE: Why Wrexham? How Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney came to buy a club they’d never heard of

• 71 GOAL - Mullin adds another to move Wrexham further ahead (WRX 3-1 BHW)

• 52’ GOAL! - Mullin blazes Wrexham ahead (WRX 2-1 BHW)

• 33’ CHANCE! - Ilesanmi meets a cross but sends it wide (WRX 1-1 BHW)

• 15’ GOAL! - Lee nods home an equaliser from close range (WRX 1-1 BHW)

• 1’ GOAL! - Ndlovu sends visitors ahead after 43 second (WRX 0-1 BHW)

Wrexham seal long-awaited Football League return in front of Hollywood owners

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Wrexham have secured their long-awaited return to the Football League after 15 years away, cheered on by their Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

Top goalscorer Paul Mullin scored twice as Wrexham came from behind to beat Boreham Wood and seal the National League title with a game to spare, and with it promotion to the EFL’s League Two.

The ailing club were bought for £2m by movie star Reynolds and TV actor McElhenney in November 2020, who set about raising the profile of both the team and the city of Wrexham, which has enjoyed an influx of visitors in the wake of the takeover.

The Hollywood duo have embraced a sport they knew little about, regularly flying from the United States to attend non-league matches at the old Racecourse Ground, and meeting and drinking with fans in The Turf pub over the road.

Wrexham seal long-awaited Football League return in front of Hollywood owners

FT Wrexham 3-1 Boreham Wood

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FT Wrexham 3-1 Boreham Wood

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Wrexham are promoted after 15 years of non-league football. The fans flood the pitch to celebrate with the players. The owners seem bewildered.

Paul Mullin is lifted into the air amid a mass of supporters. Lovely scenes.

Full-time: Wrexham 3-1 Boreham Wood

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90+5 mins: Wrexham win the National League! They’re back in the EFL, they’ve broken every record under the sun and have performed expertly all season.

What a journey, what a story, what a result.

Wrexham 3-1 Boreham Wood

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90+3 mins: Boreham Wood aren’t offering much at all now. The legs are tired, the mental stress of the match has taken it’s toll. Wrexham are heading back into League Two.

Two minutes to play.

Wrexham 3-1 Boreham Wood

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90 mins: Five minutes of stoppage time to play. Chants of ‘Wrexham, Wrexham, Wrexham’ can be heard from the crowd.

Wrexham 3-1 Boreham Wood

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86 mins: The Boreham Wood players look a little tired now. It’s been a tough evening for them and they’ve been smothered by the intense atmosphere inside this stadium.

A corner for Wrexham bounces through the box and gets knocked out for a throw in. The Welsh side are almost there. Four minutes plus stoppage time to go.

Wrexham 3-1 Boreham Wood

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83 mins: Paul Mullin goes down and fakes a bit of cramp to take a couple of minutes out of the game. The Boreham Wood players ask the referee to get things moving again, they believe that there’s still a way back into the match.

Wrexham 3-1 Boreham Wood

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80 mins: 10 minutes to play at the Racecourse Ground. The roar inside the stadium will be deafening if Wrexham hold on to this two goal lead.

The fans haven’t stopped singing since the third goal went in.

Wrexham 3-1 Boreham Wood

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Here’s Mullin’s second goal, as it stands this is the one taking Wrexham back into the EFL:

Wrexham 3-1 Boreham Wood

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77 mins: A free kick for Boreham Wood is whipped into the box from the inside right side of the pitch as the rain starts to pour.

Will Evans gets his head to the ball and nods it across goal but none of his teammates can get on the end of the pass and the ball bounces behind for a goal kick.

Wrexham 3-1 Boreham Wood

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74 min: The singing and cheering will go on for a long time. There’s still over 15 minutes of the game to play but Wrexham shouldn’t throw it away from here.

As it stands they’re winning the National League.

GOAL! Wrexham 3-1 Boreham Wood (Mullin, 71’)⚽️

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71 mins: That’ll do!

Paul Mullin nicks the ball high up the pitch and carries it into the box. He rolls it onto his left foot then smokes his shot across the face of goal and finds the top corner.

It’s a great strike that beats Nathan Ashmore and the Wrexham fans are in part mode now.

Wrexham 2-1 Boreham Wood

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70 mins: Dennon Lewis is introduced to replace Tyrone Marsh for Boreham Wood. He’ll bring fresh legs and a bit more pace up top for the visitors.

There’s a whole lot of nervous faces in the crowd now. Phil Parkinson doesn’t look comfortable at all.

Wrexham 2-1 Boreham Wood

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68 mins: Ndlovu picks out Marsh inside Wrexham’s box. The Boreham Wood striker is pushed and pulled but manages to get a shot away and sees it blocked.

The BT Sport commentators think he would have been in with a shout of a penalty if he’d have gone to ground there. A missed trick maybe?

Wrexham 2-1 Boreham Wood

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65 mins: This is a good spell for Boreham Wood. Wrexham’s rapid and upbeat tempo can’t be maintained for a full 90 minutes and they’re in a bit of a lull at present.

The visitors try to move through the middle of the pitch but Elliot Lee is fouled and wins Wrexham a free kick.

Wrexham 2-1 Boreham Wood

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62 mins: Close! Boreham Wood finally respond to Wrexham’s dominance. Erico Sousa weaves his way down the right wing and lifts a fine cross into the middle of the box.

Tyrone Marsh is the target but Ben Foster is sharply off his line to pluck the ball out of the air!

Wrexham 2-1 Boreham Wood

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58 mins: It’s all Wrexham at the minute. They’re trying to kill off the game by scoring again. With just one goal in it the pressure is on the Welsh side until the final whistle, another goal will ease it slightly.

Wrexham have the ball int he back of the net once again as Andy Cannon gets into the box with a one-two. He lays it off to Mullin who guides it home only for the offside flag to go up.

That’s a close call.

Wrexham 2-1 Boreham Wood

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55 mins: The Wrexham faithful now believe that the title is theirs. The hosts have come from behind to lead with just over 30 minutes to play.

If the score remains as it is, Wrexham will win the game, the National League and promotion to the EFL. There’s lots at stake.

GOAL! Wrexham 2-1 Boreham Wood (Mullin, 52’)⚽️

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52 mins: Glorious! The Racecourse Ground erupts in cheers as Wrexham take the lead.

Paul Mullin receives the ball right on the edge of the left wing and weaves inside of David Agbontohoma before flying into the penalty area.

Mullin unleashes a powerful strike and beats Nathan Ashmore’s outstretched hand to find the top corner and send Wrexham one step closer to promotion!

Wrexham 1-1 Boreham Wood

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48 mins: Jacob Mendy sweeps down the left wing and brings the ball alongside the box. He takes on Erico Sousa and lifts a decent cross into the middle that Chris Bush deals with.

The ball goes out for a throw in that Ben Tozer flings back into the penalty area. The ball strikes a Wrexham player before bouncing behind for a goal kick.

Second half: Wrexham 1-1 Boreham Wood

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Wrexham have scored 63 goals in the second half of games this season which is the most of any team in the National League. Boreham Wood meanwhile haven’t conceded in the last 45 minutes in each of their previous six games.

Something’s got to give as the match gets back underway.

HT Wrexham 1-1 Boreham Wood

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It’s so far so good for Boreham Wood. They drew 1-1 with Wrexham earlier in the season and are holding the league leaders to a draw at the Racecourse Ground this evening.

A point will secure the visitors a play-off place but can they hold out for another 45 minutes?

Paul Rudd drinks and sings in Wrexham pub before crucial promotion match

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Another Hollywood face appeared in Wrexham on Saturday as Paul Rudd arrived at the Racecourse Ground to watch the team try to seal promotion back to the Football League.

The club’s owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney hope to get the victory over Boreham Wood they need to seal a return to League Two after 15 years away, as the fairytale continues in North Wales.

Wrexham eased past Yeovil 3-0 on Tuesday to move to the brink of glory, with manager Phil Parkinson lauding his side’s “patience” and now history awaits. Reynolds has promised a “monster” party if his team get over the line, and there could be some famous faces in attendance.

Rudd was pictured before kick-off drinking at The Turf pub over the road from the stadium, which has been a major beneficiary of the arrival of Wrexham’s famous owners with a huge uplift in visitors.

Paul Rudd drinks and sings in Wrexham pub before crucial promotion match

HT Wrexham 1-1 Boreham Wood

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Half-time: Wrexham 1-1 Boreham Wood

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45+2 mins: A fantastically entertaining 45 minutes comes to an end with the scores level. Lee Ndlovu opened the scoring in just 43 seconds to send shock through the watching Wrexham fans.

Elliot Lee then nodded home an equaliser 15 minutes into the match and since then it’s been a fairly even affair.

All to play for in the second half.

Wrexham 1-1 Boreham Wood

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45 mins: Chris Bush and Sam Dalby both leap for the same aerial ball and clash heads. The Boreham Wood defender needs a bit more treatment from the physios but both men seem okay to play on.

Two minutes of added time to play in the first half.

Wrexham 1-1 Boreham Wood

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42 mins: This is a decent game. Boreham Wood are having their time in possession and are probing the edge of the box.

An overlapping run from David Agbontohoma almost gets the right-back in behind the defence but he can’t keep the ball in play at the byline.

Wrexham 1-1 Boreham Wood

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39 mins: What a tackle!

Paul Mullin receives the ball on the front edge of the box as Sam Dalby plays a little give and go. Dalby then bursts into the box as Mullin returns the ball.

He looks to shoot but George Broadbent lunges into his tackle and prods the ball away but the forward lets fly. Good defending.

Wrexham 1-1 Boreham Wood

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36 mins: Chance for Mullin.

The prolific Wrexham striker leads a counter attack and is played into the left side of the box. He’s got Sam Dalby up with him and a tight angle to go for goal.

Mullin elects for glory and shoots but Nathan Ashmore keeps the ball out at the near post.

Wrexham 1-1 Boreham Wood

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Take a look at Elliot Lee’s equaliser:

Wrexham 1-1 Boreham Wood

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33 mins: Chance! David Agbontohoma keeps the ball alive on the right wing and lifts a beautiful cross into the opposite side of the penalty area.

He picks out Femi Ilesanmi who’s bombed up the pitch. The Boreham Wood defender leaps at the ball and nods it wide of the near post!

That was close.

Wrexham 1-1 Boreham Wood

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30 mins: Jack Payne is booked by the referee as the half hour mark ticks over. He gives away a free kick over on the right side of the pitch and Wrexham have the chance to swing the ball into the box.

The cross comes in and Femi Ilesanmi leaps up to head it away.

Wrexham 1-1 Boreham Wood

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27 mins: Chris Bush launches a long throw in into the Wrexham box. Ben Tozer wins the first header and sends it over to Andy Cannon who sends the ball into the middle of the pitch.

Boreham Wood recover it nicely and slip a pass into the feet of Zak Brunt. He brings the ball towards the edge of the penalty area then smokes a dipping effort just over the crossbar!

Wrexham 1-1 Boreham Wood

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24 mins: Boreham Wood just can’t maintain possession. Whenever they win it around their own box Wrexham’s press from the back is too good and too quick to allow the forward players any time on the ball.

Wrexham 1-1 Boreham Wood

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21 mins: Will Evans and Sam Dalby come together just inside the Boreham penalty area. Dalby feels an arm on his shoulde from the defender and goes down as Evan completes his headed clearance.

Dalby wants a penalty but the referee isn’t interested.

Wrexham 1-1 Boreham Wood

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18 mins: Wrexham look to extend their advantage over Boreham Wood and win a free kick over on the inside right side of the visitors final third.

Thomas O’Connor and Paul Mullin stand over the deadball. It’s O’Connor who strikes the free kick but a deflection off Tyrone Marsh takes the ball wide of the nearest post.

GOAL! Wrexham 1-1 Boreham Wood (Lee, 15’)⚽️

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15 mins: The matchwinner against Notts County steps up again for Wrexham!

Ryan Barnett brings the ball down the right wing and is allowed space to operate. He whips across and fine pass over to the far side of the penalty area.

Elliot Lee leaves his marker, meets the dropping ball and nods it into the back of the net. Great goal.

Wrexham 0-1 Boreham Wood

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12 mins: Paul Mullin dribbles towards the box from the left and lays the ball off to Sam Dalby. He lets fly on a shot but the effort is deflected and Boreham Wood clear their lines.

Another stat going against Wrexham is that Boreham Wood are the only team in the National League not to be beaten by the Red Dragons this season.

Wrexham 0-1 Boreham Wood

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Here’s Lee Ndlovu’s opener scored after just 43 seconds. Take a look at this beauty:

Wrexham 0-1 Boreham Wood

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9 mins: Since the goal, Wrexham have responded brilliantly. They’re taking control of the match and pushing into the final third on regular occasions.

However, Boreham Wood are unbeaten in their last 43 games when they’ve taken the lead with 32 of those matches ending in victories for the visitors.

That’s not a record easily broken but Wrexham will have to do so if they want to earn promotion tonight.

Wrexham 0-1 Boreham Wood

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7 mins: Wrexham win a couple of quick corners that both get cleared by Boreham Wood. The second clearance drops to Jacob Mendy who smokes a shot at goal from range but sees his effort charged down just outside the box.

Boreham Wood have the best defence in the league for a reason.

Wrexham 0-1 Boreham Wood

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4 mins: After the crucial match against Notts County, Wrexham are used to nervous and tension filled matches. There’s loads of time left in this game for the league leaders to get back into the match.

The fans are singing and cheering the players on. They’ll be boosted by that support.

GOAL! Wrexham 0-1 Boreham Wood (Ndlovu, 1)⚽️

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1 min: What a start! Boreham Wood take the lead early on.

A simple ball over the top splits Ryan Barnett and Eoghan O’Connell, Lee Ndlovu bursts into the gap and meets the ball. Ben Foster comes out to close him down but the striker lifts it over the goalkeeper and sends the visitors ahead.

Kick off: Wrexham 0-0 Boreham Wood

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Wrexham need three points to win the National League title, Boreham Wood need one point to secure themselves a place in the play-offs.

Anything less than a victory for Wrexham means the title race will go down to the very last day of the season.

The hosts get the ball rolling, the Racecourse Ground is packed, who will triumph tonight?

Wrexham vs Boreham Wood

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Here come the teams.

Boreham Wood have the best defensive record in the National League this season and have been brilliant on the road. They want to ensure they earn a place in the play-offs so will be determined to ruin Wrexham’s party this evening.

Which way will this one go?

Wrexham vs Boreham Wood

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Will Wrexham get promoted?

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Wrexham need only one more win to secure promotion to the EFL for the first time in 15 years.

The Welsh club, rejuvenated under the Hollywood ownership of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, are four points clear of Notts County after a dramatic win over their title rivals earlier in April.

Only one side earns automatic promotion to League Two, something Reynolds has described as “insane”.

Phil Parkinson’s side narrowly missed out in Reynolds and McElhenney’s first season at the club, but are now strongly placed to go up and could well seal their elevation to the football league against Boreham Wood.

Here’s everything you need to know about what could be a historic day at the Racecourse Ground:

Will Wrexham get promoted?

Timeline of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s ownership of Wrexham

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Wrexham are set to seal their return to the EFL with the Welsh club needing only one more win to secure the National League title.

After coming close to promotion last year, Phil Parkinson’s side look set to compete in League Two next season for the first time in 15 years.

This is the club’s second full season since being taken over by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

The pair are chronicling their ownership of the club in a documentary (Welcome to Wrexham) and have re-energised the oldest football club in Wales.

Here’s a timeline of the pair’s ownership so far:

Timeline of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s ownership of Wrexham

Why Wrexham? How Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney came to buy a club they’d never heard of

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The best place to start a Hollywood love story is at the beginning, and in this case with a question: what would movie star Ryan Reynolds and TV star Rob McElhenney want with an ailing football club in North Wales?

Why buy any team, but especially this one, drifting without direction four tiers below the Premier League, fighting for attention in their own town, lost amid a sea of Liverpool and Manchester United shirts on the school playground?

The answer involves boredom and luck, intrigue and inspiration, strategy and a little romance too.

Why Wrexham? How Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought a club they’d never heard of

Parkinson on facing Boreham Wood

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Phil Parkinson previewed this evening’s match against Boreham Wood which could see his team promoted into the EFL.

“It’s a tough game, and personally I believe every game in this league is tough because everyone can beat each other.” he said, “They upset our momentum last season and they are a tough, well-organised team with a meticulous game plan.

“We’ll have to be at our best, nobody can rake their foot off the gas at all, and everyone has to be fully focussed and prepare properly which I’m sure they will.”

What will it mean to get back into the EFL?

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"There’s been 15 years of pain," said Phil Parkinson about Wrexham’s desire to get back into the the football league.

"The club’s had so many tough times and we’ve had supporters who have followed this club home and away through all those tough periods.

"I totally understand what it means to everybody - the supporters are incredibly loyal and passionate. The whole town and area has got behind the club and it would be very special if we could finish the job off."

Wrexham’s Hollywood millions are nothing to sneer at – we should all celebrate their push for promotion

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Cedwyn Scott, Notts County’s last hope, redressed the ball on the spot 12 yards out, standing over a chance to salvage promotion dreams that were beginning to fade. The visitors had begun the day top of the table, level on points with their hosts but knowing Wrexham had a game in hand likely to prove crucial as the two clubs vied for the National League title and a single automatic promotion place.

High in the stands Wrexham’s Hollywood owners gnawed at fraying fingernails, hearts thumping on the timpani in the tension, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney unable to watch. Scott stepped up and the pair could finally bear a glance, swivelling with eager eyes as goalkeeper Ben Foster guessed right to save the penalty and Wrexham began to celebrate a 3-2 victory to put the title very much in their hands. A goalless draw at Barnet and then a win over relegated Yeovil has now put the Red Dragons one victory away from promotion to the EFL.

Their first chance to clinch promotion comes on Saturday against Boreham Wood at the Racecourse Ground, before a final day trip to the seaside to take on Torquay.

Ryan Reynolds is right – we should stop sneering at Wrexham’s Hollywood millions

Paul Rudd drinks and sings in Wrexham pub before crucial promotion match

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Another Hollywood face appeared in Wrexham on Saturday as Paul Rudd arrived at the Racecourse Ground to watch the team try to seal promotion back to the Football League.

The club’s owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are hoping they can get the victory over Boreham Wood they need to seal a return League Two after 15 years away, as the fairytale continues in North Wales.

Wrexham eased past Yeovil 3-0 on Tuesday to move to the brink of glory, with manager Phil Parkinson lauding his side’s “patience” and now history awaits. Reynolds has promised a “monster” party if his team get over the line, and there could be some famous faces in attendance.

Paul Rudd drinks and sings in Wrexham pub before crucial promotion match

Wrexham vs Boreham Wood team changes

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The only change for Phil Parkinson’s Wrexham is that Jacob Mendy returns to the starting XI with Jordan Davies dropping back down to the bench.

Boreham Wood are unchanged from their 1-0 win over Wealdstone.

Hollywood comes to Wales

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Wrexham owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, are both actors and stars in Hollywood. They decided to venture into sports owenrship by purchasing Wrexham AFC and are now on the verge of seeing the club promoted into the EFL.

Both men will be in attendance at the Racecourse Ground today and there have also be other celebrity sightings in Wales as Ant-Man himself, Paul Rudd, has been spotted enjoying a pint or two with fans ahead of kick off.

‘Hopefully we’re the plot twist’ says Boreham Wood boss

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Luke Garrad, Boreham Wood’s manager, spoke ahead of this evening’s match and said he hoped his team would be able to pick up the three points.

“We work hard tirelessly week in, week out,” said Garrard when previewing the match, “It’s another game, our 44th and we need to make sure we go there fully focused and prepped to go and get three points.

“I’m really looking forward to it, every Hollywood film has a plot twist and hopefully we’re the plot twist come eight o’clock tomorrow evening.”

Wrexham vs Boreham Wood line-ups

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Wrexham XI: Foster, Barnett, O’Connell, Tozer, O’Connoer, Mendy, Jones, Cannon, Lee, Mullin, Dalby

Boreham Wood XI: Ashmore, Ilesanmi, Bush, Evans, Agbontohoma, Broadbent, Payne, Sousa, Brunt, Ndlovu, Marsh

Parkinson determined to get Wrexham over the line

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Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has enjoyed three previous promotions as a coach and knows that the records Wrexham have broken this season will mean nothing unless the team secure the title and promotion.

"There’s a real determination among the group to get over the line," he said. "There’s a good feeling in the camp and so there should be.

"The lads have relished every game this season, particularly the home games in front of 10,000 fans who are passionately behind the team.

"Everybody’s really looking forward to the weekend."

How to watch Wrexham vs Boreham Wood in the US

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Wrexham are set to earn elevation to the EFL as they move closer to securing the National League title.

The Welsh club, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElehenney, take on Boreham Wood on Saturday knowing a win will be enough to seal their return to League Two.

It will be the first time the club have been in the Football League for 15 years after a period of significant investment under their new owners.

And with Reynolds and McElhenney’s well-received documentary attracting plenty of new fans to the club, plenty of viewers in North America will be keenly watching on. Here’s everything you need to know about what could be a historic day at the Racecourse Ground:

How to watch Wrexham vs Boreham Wood in the US

When is Series 2 of Welcome to Wrexham?

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The second series of Welcome to Wrexham has been confirmed by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney on Twitter.

There is no release date yet for the season though.

The first season concluded on 12 October last year, with the series detailing the friends buying the club in September 2020 through to the end of the 2021/22 season in late May 2022.

While the content of the new season is unclear, we can expect the 2022/23 season to be covered conclusively as the Red Dragons aim to secure promotion back to the football league - which would leave the club three more promotions away from the Premier League.

Based on the finale likely being the end of the National League season in the coming weeks, the series could be turned around in time for the start of the new 2023/24 season in August 2023.

Given the first season debuted on 24 August 2022, a similar start date could materialise this summer.

Wrexham vs Boreham Wood

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Wrexham’s title challenge this season - plus their Hollywood owners and a little tv show called Welcome to Wrexham - have earned the club a whole heap of new fans.

40-year-old goalkeeper Ben Foster started his career at the Welsh side and signed a short term deal until the end of the season in the hopes of helping them gain promotion.

Here he is with the fans before this evening’s crucial game.

Wrexham vs Boreham Wood

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Wrexham have set the record for the most points in a single season in the top five tiers of English football (107) with two games remaining of the season.

Following Notts County’s victory over Maidstone this afternoon, the Welsh side are only one point clear at the top of the table and must win this evening in order to earn promotion to the EFL.

Will Wrexham get promoted?

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Wrexham have reached 107 points to already break the National League record with two games remaining, leaving them four points clear of second-placed Notts County.

The Red Dragons are in the National League, the fifth tier of English football, and will achieve promotion with one more victory to move to 110 points, an insurmountable total for Notts County, who can only earn 109 points if they win both of their remaining games.

There is only one automatic promotion place in the National League, meaning Notts County will have to navigate the play-offs if Wrexham hold their nerve.

If Wrexham lose or draw following Notts County’s win, then they will have another chance on 29 April away to Torquay United, needing victory or the same result as Notts County, who face York City in their final match.

Once in the EFL, Wrexham can dare to dream and will be three promotions away from the Premier League. Should they achieve promotion this weekend, a top-three finish next season in League 2 would take them up automatically to League 1, while finishing between fourth and seventh will earn another chance at going up via the play-offs.

How to watch Wrexham vs Boreham Wood

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Wrexham vs Boreham Wood is due to kick off at 6:30pm BST on Saturday 22 April in the National League at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham, Wales.

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on BT Sport 1, with coverage from 6pm BST. Subscribers can stream the match via the BT Sport app or online player.

Fans in the United States can watch the game on the National League’s streaming platform National League TV.

Wrexham vs Boreham Wood

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Good evening and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of Wrexham vs Boreham Wood.

Wrexham are hoping for a fairytale ending to their Hollywood take over as they hope to end a 15-year absence from the Football League.

Victory over Boreham Wood tonight would clinch the National League title and see them promoted into League Two.

The Red Dragons could also have gone up if title challengers Notts County lost to Maidstone but a 5-2 victory for the midlands club earlier today has put the emphasis back on Wrexham.

This evening’s encounter won’t be straight forward though. Boreham Wood are themselves chasing promotion via the play-offs and Wrexham had to settle for a 1-1 draw in Hertfordshire last October.

Will they be crowned champions tonight?