Why Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are commentating on Sky Sports tonight

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14 Mar 2026 • 2:00 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, co-owners of Wrexham AFC, are set to provide unique, partisan commentary for their club's Championship match against Swansea this Friday.
  • The all-Welsh derby, marking five years since the duo acquired the North Wales side, will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football from the Racecourse Ground.
  • Sky is promoting the event as a 'first-of-its-kind broadcast,' promising 'anything but impartial' insights from the celebrity owners, who will also host guests.
  • Wrexham, currently sixth in the Championship, are aiming for a remarkable promotion to the Premier League, having achieved three consecutive promotions since Reynolds and McElhenney's 2021 takeover.
  • The club's transformation and global spotlight have been documented in the Emmy-winning series 'Welcome to Wrexham,' with the owners acknowledging their inexperience in sports commentary.

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