Run Over for Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney? Supercomputer Predicts Tough Season for Wrexham

Championship Reality Check for the Red Dragons as Promotion Hopes Take a Hit

The dream ride might finally be hitting a speed bump.

After three successive promotions, a Netflix documentary, and a whirlwind journey from non-league obscurity to Championship football, Wrexham AFC, under the bright spotlight of owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, are bracing for what could be their toughest season yet.

According to a supercomputer simulation run by VBET, the fairytale momentum that’s carried the Red Dragons this far may be about to stall. The prediction? A 14th-place finish in the Championship table and a mid-table return to reality that’s a long way off Premier League promise.

What Happened? A Hollywood Rise Now Faces a Gritty Script

Since taking over the club in 2021, Reynolds and McElhenney have overseen a transformation few in football ever get to witness. From National League fixtures against the likes of Solihull Moors to preparing to face former Premier League giants like Leicester City and Southampton, Wrexham’s trajectory has been nothing short of phenomenal.

But as any football purist will tell you, the Championship is a different beast. It’s relentless, unforgiving, and arguably the most competitive second-tier league in Europe.

The VBET model has thrown a cold bucket of realism on Wrexham’s ambitions, projecting that they’ll collect 58 points from 46 games, win just 15 matches, and sit 25 points short of the play-offs.

That’s a steep fall for a team many romantically tipped to ride the wave straight into the Premier League.

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The Bigger Picture: Still a Dream… Just a Delayed One?

There’s no denying that Wrexham’s rise has been unprecedented. Few Championship clubs have the financial backing, international profile, and off-field buzz that the North Wales club currently enjoys.

Big money has been splashed again this summer, breaking transfer records, shoring up depth, and improving on key areas. And they’re not alone. Tom Brady’s Birmingham City—another celebrity-backed project—have also spent heavily and drawn major media attention.

It’s natural then, that both clubs have had their names mentioned in the promotion conversation. But football, as we know, is played on the pitch—not on Instagram feeds or spreadsheets.

The VBET supercomputer, which simulates each Championship match based on team strength and betting market data, suggests that both celebrity-backed projects might need to temper expectations this season.

What the Supercomputer Predicted: A Season of Sobering Lessons

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According to the model:

• Wrexham: 14th place, 58 points, 15 wins.
• Birmingham City: 13th place, 59 points.
• Leicester City: Automatic promotion, 2nd place.
• Bristol City: Surprise champions.
• Sheffield United, Millwall, Coventry, and Southampton: Occupying the play-off spots.
• Portsmouth, Charlton Athletic, and Preston North End: Relegated to League One.

For Wrexham, that would mark their first Championship campaign since 1981-82 as one of survival and consolidation rather than continued heroics.

And maybe that’s okay.

From Dream to Development: Why Mid-Table Might Not Be So Bad

In the glare of celebrity ownership and global attention, it’s easy to forget that Wrexham were a non-league club just three years ago. The infrastructure, squad depth, and overall scale of the club are still catching up with their rapid ascent.

A mid-table finish in the Championship would be a solid, respectable outcome. It offers breathing room. Time to stabilize. A chance to build sensibly rather than gamble everything for another miracle season.

And there’s history here too. Clubs like Brentford and Brighton spent years laying foundations before finally breaking into the Premier League and staying there. Wrexham can take inspiration from that slower, steadier model.

What’s Next for Wrexham?

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Pre-season has been a mix of hope and experimentation. New signings are bedding in, fitness levels are improving, and the fans remain as passionate as ever.

The fixture list won’t be kind though. A stacked Championship schedule means midweeks under the floodlights, long away days, and tactical battles week after week.

Manager Phil Parkinson, the steady hand who guided them up the leagues, will need all his experience to steer the ship. The good news? He’s done it before. The challenge? Doing it with the world watching.

Reynolds and McElhenney have made it clear they’re in this for the long haul. They’re not chasing quick glory, and their investment in youth, community, and club culture speaks to that.

So while the supercomputer says this may not be Wrexham’s year, that doesn’t mean it won’t come.

Final Thoughts: Hollywood Can Wait, Football Comes First

There’s something poetic about Wrexham’s journey so far. A forgotten club reborn under the lens of Hollywood cameras. A sleepy Welsh town turned global football hub. It’s been thrilling, emotional, and completely unpredictable.

But the Championship isn’t a movie set. It’s cold Tuesday nights in Stoke. It’s dogfights in Rotherham. It’s tactical chess matches at Carrow Road.

And maybe, just maybe, that’s the next chapter this team needs. A test of patience. A dose of reality. A chance to grow.

So if Reynolds and McElhenney are feeling the pressure from predictions and projections, they’d do well to remember one thing: they’ve already made history.

And if this season brings bumps in the road? That’s just part of the plot.

Hollywood loves an underdog story.