Hollywood Derby Drags in a Point

Robbed of Hollywood Stars, Wrexham Stalls for a Draw

Wrexham fumbled a home victory in their high-stakes match against the league leaders, Birmingham City—a clash dubbed the "Hollywood derby" because of the A-list owners involved. Despite the notable absence of Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, and Tom Brady in the stands, Wrexham managed to snatch an early lead thanks to Oliver Rathbone's impressive goal from distance.

Birmingham's Lyndon Dykes leveled the score with a deflected header, and Wrexham's hopes were snuffed out as their once-boisterous home crowd grew silent.

Seeking Victory Amidst Intriguing Visitors

The match played out in the United States and immersive reality domes, where nearly 3,000 fans witnessed the action. It marked a significant fundraiser for victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

"It's always disappointing to concede and it knocked us a bit, but I thought we responded terrifically well in the second half," commented Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson after the game. "We deserved the win in the end. We had them on the rack."

Wrexham midfielder George Dobson echoed Parkinson's sentiments: "There are lots of positives to take for us, and we know if we play like that for the rest of the season, we'll be there or thereabouts [for promotion]. We went toe-to-toe with them. We knew it was going to be a challenging game. If we can perform like this away from home, we won't be far away."

A Tie in the Tale

Despite late efforts from Paul Mullin and Steven Fletcher, Birmingham held their ground for a hard-earned draw that extended Wrexham's unbeaten run at home to 19 matches. The stalemate leaves Birmingham three points clear at the top of the League One table, while Wrexham trails by five points.