Three promotions in three years. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney were mocked when they talked about the Premier League. Nobody's laughing now.
Season 5 of Welcome to Wrexham documents the Red Dragons' first ever season in the Championship — the second tier of English football — under Phil Parkinson. One more promotion and a club that was playing in the National League just a few years ago reaches the top flight for the first time in its history. That's not a fairy tale. That's a genuine footballing story.
What to expect from Season 5
This isn't just about the promotion race. The series follows Wrexham through what sounds like an eventful FA Cup run, covers the progress of the women's team, and pays tribute to club legends — including a full episode dedicated to Joey Jones. Eight episodes in total, dropping weekly from May 14 in the US.
Parkinson faces a real step up in quality. The Championship is a different beast — physically relentless, tactically demanding, and full of clubs with significantly deeper resources. Integrating a host of new signings while keeping the momentum of three straight promotions going is the kind of challenge that exposes whether a project has genuine substance or just a good script.
From a betting perspective, Wrexham's promotion odds will be worth monitoring as the squad depth becomes clearer. A third-tier club adjusting to Championship pace is one thing — sustaining a promotion push over 46 games is another entirely.
How and where to watch
US viewers can catch the premiere on FXX on Thursday, May 14 at 9pm ET/PT — a double bill to open the season. Episodes then drop weekly in the same slot. Streaming-wise, Hulu carries the show with a 30-day free trial for new subscribers, and cord-cutters can access FXX through YouTube TV or Fubo.
Outside the US, Disney Plus is the home of the series internationally, with episodes available from Friday, May 15 — one day after the US premiere. Pricing starts at £5.99/month in the UK, CA$8.99 in Canada, and AU$9.99 in Australia.
- Episode 1 – The Heart of Wrexham: May 14
- Episode 2 – Joey Jones: May 14
- Episode 3 – Coming Together: May 21
- Episode 4: May 28
- Episode 5: June 4
- Episode 6: June 11
- Episode 7: June 18
- Episode 8: June 25
Travelling during the season? A VPN like NordVPN lets you access your home streaming service from abroad — useful if you're a UK subscriber abroad when a new episode drops on Disney Plus.
The Championship won't care about the cameras or the celebrity owners. That's what makes this season the most interesting one yet.
