Ryan Reynolds Makes Surprise Promise to Coventry City Before Wrexham Game
England's lower leagues are becoming more than just interesting; they're becoming unpredictable. The race for the spots that lead to a place in the Premier League next season is tighter than ever.
However, with two matches remaining, Coventry City could be crowned Championship champions and secure automatic promotion, as they hold a nine-point lead over their closest rival with just two games left.
After Coventry's 5–1 victory over Portsmouth, Ryan Reynolds posted a striking message on his Instagram, one that may seem harmless at first, but could carry an underlying meaning that's important for his team.
Ryan Reynolds Makes Surprise Promise to Coventry City Before Wrexham Game
The story behind Ryan Reynolds' Instagram post is that Coventry City's next match is against his own team, Wrexham.
Even though the team managed by Frank Lampard is practically already in the Premier League for next season, the situation is very different for Wrexham A.F.C., which currently sits sixth, the final playoff spot, in the race for promotion to the top tier of English football.
That's precisely why Ryan Reynolds took to Instagram in a charismatic, lighthearted way, jokingly suggesting:
"Major congratulations to @coventrycityfcofficial. FULL TIME 5–1. My friend @vancityreynolds and I would like to offer you a first-class trip to @vegas to celebrate. Wheels up tomorrow 6 am. Back by Sunday around noon."
The message is humorous because it invites Coventry's players to Las Vegas and back on Sunday, after the time their match against Wrexham A.F.C. would be played.
In this way, the club's owners jokingly suggest securing three points and staying in the promotion spots, with Hull City A.F.C. and Derby County F.C. close behind, just one and two points adrift.
The irony from Ryan Reynolds is clear, as his team has two crucial matches ahead and cannot afford to drop any points if they want to reach the Premier League next season.
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This story was originally published April 26, 2026 at 1:25 AM.