Ryan Reynolds has shared his shocked reaction as he discovered his club Wrexham will face Chelsea at home in the FA Cup.<\/p>\n
Joined by friend and fellow Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman, Reynolds recorded an expletive-laden Instagram post as the pair watched the draw live.<\/p>\n
Reynolds and Rob Mac became the famous co-owners of Wrexham AFC in a \u00a32m takeover in 2021, after a vote by the Wrexham Supporters Trust.<\/p>\n
Wrexham is set to host Chelsea at Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground on the fifth round of the FA Cup on 7 March.<\/p>\n
The FA Cup operates on a random draw and has done since it began in 1871.<\/p>\n
“Wait, wait, wait… we’re home to Chelsea?” says Reynolds in disbelief during the video, before the pair clap and high five each other after the news sinks in.<\/p>\n
Jackman tells him: “That’s what you wanted!”<\/p>\n
Reynolds captioned the video “Chelsea at the Racecourse!”<\/p>\n
Jackman, who has supported the club since Reynolds and Mac led it to global recognition, commented on the post, saying: “I’m telling him what he wants to happen?! The madness.”<\/p>\n
Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds bought Wrexham AFC in February 2021 [Getty Images]<\/p>\n
Wrexham AFC has never won the FA Cup but has a dramatic history with the competition, having reached the quarter finals twice – once in 1973-74 and again in the 1996-97 season.<\/p>\n
Since Reynolds and Mac took over, the team has reached the fourth round in both 2022-23 and 2023-24.<\/p>\n
Being drawn at home to Chelsea is creating excitement amongst fans, with one commenting: “OMG Wrexham is definitely capable of beating any Premier League team. I can’t even imagine how excited I’ll be if the Red Dragons win.”<\/p>\n
Ryan Reynolds’ kids ‘frustrated’ by Wrexham chats <\/a>Hollywood stars reveal plans to grow Wrexham empire<\/a>Hollywood stars grow Wrexham empire with brewery<\/a><\/p>\n A statement on the Wrexham AFC website said: “Wrexham AFC will host Chelsea in the Fifth Round of the Emirates FA Cup.<\/p>\n “The Red Dragons beat fellow Championship side Ipswich Town in the Fourth Round, thanks to a 34th minute Josh Windass strike, which was enough to earn victory over The Tractor Boys and progress to the Fifth Round for the first time since 1997.<\/p>\n “Wrexham and Chelsea last met in the FA Cup back in 1982, with The Blues coming out victorious after a second replay. However, the two sides have played since then \u2013 meeting twice in pre-season. The first time in front of 50,596 supporters at Kenan Stadium in 2023 and then again in the at Levi’s Stadium, the Superbowl LX venue, in 2024.<\/p>\n “All Fifth Round ties will take place on the weekend of Saturday March 7, with ticket information for the Cup tie released to supporters in the coming weeks.”<\/p>\n Lord of the Rings star cast as Lennon’s wife in Beatles biopic<\/a>Female athletes hit back at ‘weird’ and ‘derogatory’ comments about their appearance<\/a>Man claimed girlfriend’s death in car was an accident, but forensics revealed the truth<\/a><\/p>\n\n More top stories
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