Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively post rare snaps during difficult Wrexham FA Cup week

Wrexham AFC’s FA Cup exit to Chelsea earlier this month came during a week that also saw co-owner Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively share rare social media images, placing the club’s on-pitch setback within a wider public moment.

The tie took place at the STōK Cae Ras on March 7, where Wrexham pushed Chelsea to extra time before eventually losing 4-2 in the fifth round.

That result formed part of a mixed run of results across competitions, with Wrexham continuing to balance cup involvement and their Championship campaign.

It also coincided with renewed visibility from the club’s ownership, as Reynolds and Lively posted images reflecting on their week and showing life beyond Wrexham for the boss.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively share rare social media snaps

Reynolds and Lively shared a series of images on social media, offering a glimpse into their week which included the FA Cup tie involving Wrexham.

The photos attracted attention due to the limited number of public images the pair typically share together.

The couple reflected on their week in a set of rare social media posts, which came after Wrexham were knocked out of the FA Cup.

The timing of the posts aligned directly with Wrexham’s cup exit, placing the club’s result within a broader public narrative.

Wrexham FA Cup exit provides context to challenging week

Wrexham were eliminated from the FA Cup after a 4-2 defeat to Chelsea following extra time.

The Championship side led twice during normal time before conceding late and playing extra time with ten men.

The result ended a cup run that had included progression past higher-level opposition earlier in the competition.

“Three years ago this week, we battled Maidenhead United to a draw. Today, we pushed Chelsea to extra time. So incredibly proud of Wrexham’s performance today.”

The message, shared publicly after the match, reflected a focus on progression rather than the result.

Championship position keeps focus on promotion push

Despite the FA Cup exit, Wrexham remain firmly involved in the Championship promotion race.

The club sit seventh in the table with 60 points from 38 matches.

They are level on points with the play-off places, remaining in contention as the season approaches its final stages.

Focus returns to league campaign after cup exit

Recent results across competitions have been mixed, with two wins and three defeats in the last five matches.

The FA Cup defeat sits within that sequence, alongside key league fixtures that continue to shape the promotion race.

Attention now returns fully to the Championship schedule, with Wrexham aiming to convert their position into a play-off place.

The club’s progress remains evident despite the cup exit, with performances against higher-level opposition reinforcing their development.

Wrexham now move into the final stretch of the season with their league position still offering a clear route towards promotion.

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