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Wrexham A.F.C.

Wrexham A.F.C.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Wrexham A.F.C. is a professional football club based in Wrexham, Wales. The club competes in the EFL Championship, the second tier of English football, after earning promotion from League One in 2024–25. It plays home matches at the Racecourse Ground.

History

Wrexham A.F.C. was founded in 1864 and is historically associated with Welsh football while competing in the English league system. In 2024–25, the club finished second in League One and won promotion to the Championship.

Stadium

The club plays at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham, which is listed with a capacity of 19,118.

Recent seasons

Wrexham moved from League Two to League One and then to the Championship in consecutive seasons, a run highlighted in coverage of the 2024–25 campaign. In the 2025–26 Championship season, standings sources placed the club in the upper half of the table during the season.

Club identity

Wrexham is commonly called the Red Dragons, and current standings pages identify Phil Parkinson as manager and James McClean as captain.

Key facts

  • Wrexham is based in Wrexham, Wales, and is one of the oldest football clubs in the world.
  • The club was promoted to the EFL Championship after finishing second in League One in 2024–25.
  • Wrexham returned to the second tier for the first time since the 1981–82 season.
  • The club’s home ground is the Racecourse Ground, with a listed capacity of 19,118.
  • At one point in the 2025–26 Championship season, Wrexham sat sixth with 51 points after 33 matches.

Frequently asked questions

What is Wrexham A.F.C.?
Wrexham A.F.C. is a professional football club from Wrexham, Wales, competing in the EFL Championship.
What league does Wrexham play in?
Wrexham plays in the EFL Championship, the second tier of English football.
Where does Wrexham play home matches?
Wrexham plays home matches at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham.
When was Wrexham founded?
The club was founded in 1864.
What happened in Wrexham’s 2024–25 season?
Wrexham finished second in League One and earned promotion to the Championship.
What is Wrexham’s recent league position?
In late 2025–26 Championship standings, Wrexham was listed around sixth place with 51 points after 33 games in one source.

References

  1. Wikipédia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrexham_Association_Football_Club
    Supports: Founded in 1864, club identity, and promotion history.
  2. BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/teams/wrexham/table
    Supports: League table position in League One and team standings context.
  3. Foot Mercato — https://www.footmercato.net/club/wrexham/classement
    Supports: Wrexham's 2025–26 Championship standing and points.
  4. Tribuna — https://tribuna.com/fr/clubs/wrexham/table/
    Supports: Stadium, manager, captain, and League One table context.
  5. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%80%9325_Wrexham_A.F.C._season
    Supports: 2024–25 season finish and promotion to the Championship.
  6. Sports Illustrated — https://www.si.com/soccer/wrexham-standings-efl-championship-table-33-games-2025-26
    Supports: Wrexham's 2025–26 Championship position after 33 games.