Hollywood team Wrexham return to League One after 15-year hiatus

Wrexham were champions of League One last season.

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Wrexham back to League One.

Hollywood team Wrexham return to League One after 15-year hiatus

Izuchukwu Akawor 22:29 - 22.04.2023

Wrexham scored over 100 goals and earned over a century of points en route to a return to League One for the first time in over a decade.

Hollywood-backed team Wrexham have been crowned National League champions following an emphatic victory against Boreham Wood.

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Paul Mullin was the hero of the day for Wrexham after he scored a brace on the night in a parked Racecourse Ground on Saturday evening to help the club to a 3-1 win over Boreham.

Club owners and Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney were at the Stadium which saw the fans invade the pitch after the final whistle.

Mullin show lifts Wrexham

In another solid outing, Mullin was the star of the evening as he stole the show at the Racecourse to fire Wrexham to the National League title.

The 28-year-old was on target again, netting a brace on the night to take the club back to League One for the first time in 15 years.

Mullin goals took the Englishman’s tally to 38 goals in the National League for Wrexham this season.

Wrexham vs Boreham Wood
Paul Mullin celebrates one of his goals against Boreham.

Wrexham manager, Phil Parkinson led the party as fans invaded the Racecourse pitch to celebrate their long-awaited return to League One.

"It's an amazing feeling," said Parkinson per BBC. "I feel so emotional after what the club has been through in the last 15 years. I am so proud of the performance and the fans."

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