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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have already brought a touch of Hollywood to Wrexham - now the club could be at the heart of a true FA Cup blockbuster.

It could prove a lucrative tie for the National League side, too. The Hollywood actor watched on from the stands as his side drew 3-3 with Sheffield United on Sunday night to set up a fourth-round replay. "That was one of the most exciting things I've EVER seen. But they could get a taste of Premier League life if they can win their FA Cup replay away at Sheffield United on 7 February - and draw one of the remaining big teams in the competition. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have already brought a touch of Hollywood to Wrexham - now the club could be at the heart of a true FA Cup blockbuster. But they will be in the draw for the fifth found on Monday, with Manchester United and Manchester City among the teams they could face.

As the saying goes, it's the hope that kills you as a soccer fan -- just ask Ryan Reynolds.

It’s a long way to go but the Hollywood pair seem content on sticking around. Wrexham are one of a number of Welsh clubs that play in the English football league system due to being founded before the creation of the Welsh football league. The pair have already delivered a TV series – “Welcome to Wrexham” – which documents their time at the club as its emerges from obscurity and results on the pitch have also been improving as the owners continue to invest in the squad. McElhenney and Reynolds made headlines when they completed their takeover of the club in 2021, with ambitions of taking the Welsh side to the Premier League. Excited to write another chapter in the history books, Reynolds interacted with fans in the build-up to the match that was broadcast live in the US on ESPN. [Wrexham](http://www.cnn.com/2022/12/10/football/king-charles-wrexham-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-visit-spt-intl/index.html) – the club Reynolds co-owns with Rob McElhenney – draw 3-3 against Sheffield United in a thrilling FA Cup encounter.

Reynolds and fellow actor Rob McElhenney took over the Welsh side in 2020. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Thank you each and every Wrexham supporter who came out and aimed your heart at that pitch tonight.” That was one of the most exciting things I’ve ever seen. There is something special about this town.” The fact that Wrexham have become a tourist destination for so many folks and they are showing up here. I look at this place as like a church. I can’t get one.

The Hollywood star said the match was one of the most exciting things he has 'ever' seen.

ESPN correspondents Julien Laurens, Rob Dawson, Alex Kirkland and Luis Miguel Echegaray break down the most interesting and important stuff you need to know ...

[Girona](/soccer/team?id=9812), [Getafe](/soccer/team?id=2922) and Atletico given that they've been without one of the best goal scorers on the planet, [Robert Lewandowski](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/125824/Robert-Lewandowski). And it's not going to get easier anytime soon: next up it's a trip to the Bernabeu to play [Real Madrid](/soccer/team?id=86). [Bruno Fernandes](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/124091/Bruno-Fernandes)' whipped cross from the right was inviting a touch and Fred did it with a bit of flair -- flicking the ball into the net and making a superb bit of skill look casual. [Roma](/soccer/team/_/id/104), they were 2-0 up with three minutes to go and they drew 2-2. There was still work to do for the Japanese winger, however, as [Alisson](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/196876/Alisson) was rightly in place, ready to react. The pressure on [Thomas Muller](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/123465/Thomas-Müller) & Co. 8, a 1-0 win at [Valencia](/soccer/team?id=94) on Oct. Coming after a 1-0 Copa del Rey victory over [Real Sociedad](/soccer/team?id=89) and a 1-0 win over [Getafe](/soccer/team?id=2922), this was the first time in 43 years that Barca have won three consecutive games by that scoreline. [Southampton](/soccer/team?id=376) are rock bottom of the Premier League table and manager Nathan Jones is trying to kick-start a survival bid in the cups. Tony Tapalovic, the goalkeeping coach and [Manuel Neuer](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/84774/Manuel-Neuer)'s best friend, was let go last week in a power move from Nagelsmann. [Serge Gnabry](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/178980/Serge-Gnabry) was reprimanded and benched [for going to the Paris Fashion Week on his day off](/soccer/bayern-munich-gerbayern_munich/story/4862401/serge-gnabry-dropped-to-bayern-munich-bench-over-fashion-trip-fallout). [Germany](/soccer/team?id=481)?

Wrexham striker Paul Mullin stepped out ahead of the FA cup clash on Sunday with a young mascot, with both of them wearing ear defenders. | ITV News Wales.

Another described him as "super player super dad". One fan described the club as one that "really cares". What a club", his tweet said.

Wrexham AFC co-owner Ryan Reynolds watched his team go toe-to-toe with Sheffield United at the weekend. Sunday's FA Cup fourth round game ended as a 3-3 ...

We say this all the time, but we want to be in the Premier League, as crazy as that sounds to some people. Wrexham would not be the first club to climb the from the bottom of the EFL ladder to the Premier League. This is a multidecade project." "Why wouldn't we use our last drop of blood to get there? Wrexham are odds-on favorites to win promotion from the National League back to the English Football League this season. [FA Cup fourth round game ended as a 3-3 draw](https://www.si.com/fannation/soccer/futbol/video/fa-cup-highlights-ryan-reynolds-wrexham-vs-sheffield-united), despite Wrexham being in the fifth tier of English soccer, while United sit second in the Championship and are seemingly on the verge of promotion to the Premier League.

LONDON (AP) — The biggest teams remaining in the FA Cup were kept apart in the draw for the fifth round on Monday. Manchester City must travel to ...

Ipswich or Burnley vs. Fulham or Sunderland vs. Wrexham or Sheffield United vs.

Wrexham AFC could face Tottenham in the fifth round of the FA Cup if their incredible journey continues.The winner of their fourth round replay agains.

Manchester United vs Derby or West Ham Bristol City vs Manchester City Wrexham or Sheffield United vs Tottenham

Non-league Wrexham could face a dream tie at home to eight-time winners Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup fifth round if they can get past Sheffield United in ...

Manchester United v West Ham United Bristol City v Manchester City [Brighton & Hove Albion, who knocked out holders Liverpool](/lifestyle/sports/brighton-strike-late-knock-holders-liverpool-out-fa-cup-2023-01-29/), will visit Championship side Stoke City.

Wrexham AFC will host Tottenham Hotspur in the fifth round of the FA Cup if they are able to beat Sheffield United in their round four replay.

Wrexham, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, could face Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup fifth round.

[West Ham United](/soccer/team?id=371) [Fulham](/soccer/team?id=370) or Sunderland v [Leeds United](/soccer/team?id=357) [West Ham United](/soccer/team?id=371).

National League team Wrexham will go on to meet Premier League side Tottenham in a headline FA Cup tie if they manage to get past Sheffield United.

Wrexham, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, could face Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup fifth round.

[West Ham United](/soccer/team?id=371) [Fulham](/soccer/team?id=370) or Sunderland v [Leeds United](/soccer/team?id=357) [West Ham United](/soccer/team?id=371).

'Why not dream big?' Ryan Reynolds said 18 months ago when he and Rob McElhenney arrived in the North Wales town for the first time. 'If you don't dream big ...

'The football club is able to leverage off the Reynolds and McElhenney factor.' Maguire cites the £200million Steve Gibson has invested in Middlesbrough and Steve Lansdown's £160m at Bristol City. But Salford's list of sponsors underline why Gary Neville and Co, and the club's main financial backer Peter Lim, are stuck. The enticing draw with Tottenham in a potential fifth-round tie only adds to the fervour. A new Kop will take the Racecourse Ground, currently a 10,000 sell-out every week, to more than 15,500 capacity. 'In 10 years' time, the plan is Premier League,' he said in a compelling pre-match interview with Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.