
Wrexham Association Football Club (Wrexham AFC) is a professional football club based in Wrexham, North Wales. Founded in 1864, it is the oldest football club in Wales and the third-oldest professional association football club in the world. The club plays its home matches at the historic STōK Cae Ras (formerly Racecourse Ground), the world's oldest international football stadium still in use. Wrexham AFC competes in the English football league system and has a rich history that includes multiple Welsh Cup victories, appearances in European competitions, and memorable FA Cup giant-killing performances. In 2021, the club was acquired by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney through RR McReynolds Company LLC, bringing significant international attention and investment. The ownership has overseen improvements in football operations, infrastructure, commercial growth, and community engagement, while the documentary series Welcome to Wrexham has introduced the club to a global audience. Wrexham AFC maintains a strong commitment to youth development, supporter engagement, and community initiatives through the Wrexham AFC Foundation, which delivers programmes in education, health, inclusion, and social development across North Wales. The club has achieved consecutive promotions in recent seasons, marking one of the most successful periods in its modern history and re-establishing itself within the English Football League. Combining a proud heritage with ambitious long-term planning, Wrexham AFC continues to strengthen its sporting, commercial, and community presence while preserving its historic identity and deep connection with supporters in Wales and around the world.
