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Wrexham's FA Cup Journey: Celebrating Five Years Under Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac

Wrexham marked their fifth year under Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac's ownership by securing a historic victory over Ipswich Town in the FA Cup fourth round. Read on to discover more about their remarkable journey.

Wrexham's FA Cup Journey: Celebrating Five Years Under Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac

Wrexham celebrated five years with Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac at the helm of the club by beating Ipswich Town in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Phil Parkinson's side won 1-0 on Friday night to make it into the fifth phase of the famous competition for the first time since 1997. Josh Windass was the hero for the hosts, scoring the only goal of the game against their fellow Championship promotion hopefuls.Wrexham have enjoyed a rapid rise up the divisions since Reynolds and Mac took over the club in 2021 and are now making an impact in the FA Cup. The Welsh side have already caused a stir in the competition by knocking out Premier League side Nottingham Forest in the third round, while victory over Ipswich means the Red Dragons are into the fifth round for the first time in 29 years. Wrexham star Ollie Rathbone admitted it was another memorable night for the club after the win. He told Match of the Day Wales: "The club's on an incredible journey and we just want to keep adding to that. It's another special night, and it's good to get back to winning ways at home."Parkinson also enjoyed the win and admits his team are greedy for more. He told BBC Sport: "Every season in football is special and you've got to savour it.  The FA Cup is part of that and it was important that we backed up the Nottingham Forest win with another win tonight. I think it's great for our owners, Rob and Ryan, it was their fifth year anniversary and to get them into the fifth round is great for them as well. We can really look forward to the draw on Monday night when we're in the hotel in Bristol. We'll savour that. But like we did last time, back burner now for the FA Cup, concentrate on the league. Let's not get too blasé about it, but listen, we've had so many great nights here and we want more. We're greedy, why shouldn't we be?"While the spotlight is often on the team's famous owners at Wrexham or the players, it was Parkinson who came in for praise after the match. Former Manchester United and Wales midfielder Robbie Savage told TNT Sports: "He’s probably one of the most underestimated managers, because every time Wrexham get promoted or have a Premier League side, people underestimate them and underestimate the manager. He has done an unbelievable job with this football club and he's proving people wrong that you can do it against Premier League sides. He's done it for Bradford against Chelsea [in the FA Cup in 2015] and he's doing it in the league. Every season they go up: [people say] 'he can't do it at that level' but he's proving everybody wrong. I think he's one of the best managers right now because of what he's achieved."Parkinson also currently has the team in the promotion play-offs spots in the Championship, meaning their dreams of reaching the Premier League remain alive.Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reportingWrexham will discover their next FA Cup opponents on Monday when the draw for the fifth round takes place. Parkinson's side will be hoping to make it into the quarter-finals for only the fourth time in the club's history and may well be hoping for a glamour tie. Premier League giants Chelsea have already made it through, after beating Hull City on Friday night, while Arsenal and Manchester City both face lower-league opposition and will be expected to progress.

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Wrexham Triumph in FA Cup Fourth Round

Wrexham's 1-0 win against Ipswich Town in the FA Cup fourth round marked a significant milestone for the club, as they progressed to the fifth phase of the competition for the first time in 24 years. Josh Windass emerged as the hero of the night, securing the crucial goal against their Championship rivals.

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Rapid Rise Under Reynolds and Mac

Since Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac took over the club in 2021, Wrexham has experienced a rapid ascent through the divisions, culminating in a noteworthy run in the FA Cup. The team's victory over Ipswich follows their impressive elimination of Premier League side Nottingham Forest in the third round.

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Embracing the Journey

Wrexham midfielder Ollie Rathbone expressed the team's commitment to their ongoing journey, stating their desire to continue their success. Manager Phil Parkinson echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of savoring each season and maintaining a hunger for further achievements.

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Acknowledging Manager Phil Parkinson

Despite the spotlight often shining on prominent figures like the club's owners and players, manager Phil Parkinson received well-deserved praise following the triumph. Renowned football personality Robbie Savage commended Parkinson's managerial prowess, highlighting his success in leading Wrexham to new heights.

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Continued Ambitions

With a strong presence in the Championship promotion play-offs, Wrexham's aspirations of reaching the Premier League remain firmly intact. Parkinson's squad eagerly anticipates the FA Cup fifth-round draw, hoping to secure a path to the quarter-finals and potentially set up a noteworthy encounter with top-flight clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, or Manchester City.

Published on Feb 14, 2026