Wrexham's Championship Challenge: Celebrity Owners and a Tough Season Start

Wrexham is still on the hunt for its first points in the Championship, following a narrow 3-2 defeat to West Bromwich Albion. The newly promoted team faced a challenging match at home, where celebrity co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney were in attendance, experiencing the tension firsthand in a league renowned as one of soccer's toughest.

The match was a rollercoaster, with West Brom's Isaac Price hitting the back of the net twice. After an initial equalizer from Lewis O'Brien, Wrexham trailed again when Jed Wallace pushed the visitors ahead. Price's second goal deepened the gap before Sam Smith's late attempt offered Wrexham some hope but wasn't enough to secure a point.

Adding to the drama, Wrexham's recent acquisition, Nathan Broadhead, who was signed from Ipswich in a significant deal, came on to substitute for the injured Josh Windass. Despite a bumpy start, including a previous 2-1 loss to Southampton, Wrexham has achieved a morale-boosting victory against Hull in the English League Cup, keeping spirits hopeful for the season ahead.

(With inputs from agencies.)