The Daffodil Standard: Ryan Reynolds Unveils Wrexham Bold Yellow One for 2025-26

Wrexham’s ‘yellow one’ away kit for 2025-26 channels national pride—with Ryan Reynolds front and centre

Wrexham AFC are back with a bang—and this time, it’s in bold yellow and green. The newly promoted Championship side has unveiled its 2025-26 away kit, dubbed affectionately by co-owner Ryan Reynolds as “the yellow one,” and it’s already capturing hearts from the hills of North Wales to Hollywood.

Designed by kit suppliers Macron and launched with the typical Wrexham flair we’ve come to expect in the Reynolds-McElhenney era, the new away strip is more than just a kit. It’s a symbol. A statement. A tribute to Wales itself.

And yes, it’s got a bit of movie magic sprinkled in.

The yellow one: daffodil-inspired and steeped in Welsh identity

Wrexham’s 2025-26 away kit marks a striking departure from recent designs. Featuring a clean yellow base with refined green pinstripes and a sharp green collar, the look is unmistakably fresh—yet unmistakably Welsh.

The inspiration? The humble yet iconic daffodil, the national flower of Wales. The green and yellow colourway is a nod to national pride, while finer details drive home the message. On the rear collar sits the red Welsh dragon, proudly flying the flag wherever the Red Dragons go. And inside, green taping lines the lower back with the evocative words: “LAND OF MY FATHERS – HEN WLAD FY NHADAU”—a lyrical reference to the Welsh national anthem.

It’s the first time since the 1990s that Wrexham have embraced yellow and green in a match kit, making this release both nostalgic and forward-thinking.

Ryan Reynolds and the showmanship of football fashion

Ryan Reynolds Wrexham away kit 2025-26

Let’s be honest—no one launches a football kit quite like Wrexham anymore. Since Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over the club in 2020, the Red Dragons have been transformed from non-league underdogs to a global phenomenon with star power and serious ambition.

Unsurprisingly, Reynolds was at the heart of the kit’s reveal, sharing it with fans via a typically cheeky video on social media. In it, he referred to the design as “the yellow one,” a phrase that instantly began trending among Wrexham supporters online.

But beyond the humour and Hollywood glitz, there’s substance. The new away strip is part of a carefully curated image strategy that leans into heritage and emotion while pushing Wrexham toward a bolder future.

This isn’t just about looking good on the pitch—it’s about storytelling, identity, and making supporters feel like they’re part of something bigger.

From the Racecourse to the world: Wrexham’s evolving identity

Wrexham’s rise through the divisions has been nothing short of cinematic. From the depths of the National League to the edge of the Premier League pyramid, the Red Dragons are on a journey—and every season has felt like a new chapter in an unfolding football fairytale.

But as they prepare for life in the Championship, image matters. The home kit—a retro throwback to Wrexham’s last stint in the second tier back in 1981-82—has already won plaudits for its classic red and white look. Now, the away kit completes the set with something more daring, more expressive, and uniquely Wrexham.

Where some clubs opt for loud designs or abstract patterns, Wrexham have chosen meaning. The daffodil-inspired yellow one isn’t just a football shirt—it’s a cultural statement.

Debut down under: A daffodil blooms in Australia

Fans won’t have to wait long to see the kit in action. Wrexham are set to wear the new away strip for the first time when they take on Sydney FC as part of their pre-season tour of Australia and New Zealand.

It’s a fitting international stage for a club whose fanbase has exploded in recent years. Whether it’s locals at the Racecourse Ground or new supporters in Los Angeles, Melbourne or Tokyo, the appetite for Wrexham merchandise is ravenous—and this kit looks like another smash hit.

Expect it to be flying off shelves.

What lies ahead for the Red Dragons?

Backed by two of the most enthusiastic owners in football, Wrexham’s ambitions are clear. After back-to-back promotions and a storming 2024-25 League One campaign, Phil Parkinson’s men are preparing for life among England’s elite in the Championship.

New signings are on the horizon. The squad is being fine-tuned. And yes, the club is very much aiming for a fourth successive promotion—the kind of run that would have seemed ludicrous five years ago but now feels oddly believable.

With the 2025-26 season looming, every piece of preparation matters. And if you look good, you play good. That’s the hope, anyway.

More than a kit

There’s something poetic about a football shirt being inspired by a flower. But then again, Wrexham aren’t your average football club anymore.

The daffodil is a symbol of renewal, of spring, of resilience. In that sense, it mirrors everything Wrexham have become. A club reborn. A community reinvigorated. A brand made global not just by celebrity, but by genuine sporting progress.

And whether you call it “the yellow one,” “the daffodil kit,” or simply “that stunning away strip,” it’s already etched itself into the club’s new history.

Because for Wrexham, the colour of hope this year isn’t red—it’s yellow.