Soccer-Wrexham and Birmingham share spoils in Hollywood derby


Soccer Football - Championship - Wrexham v Birmingham City - SToK Racecourse, Wrexham, Wales, Britain - October 3, 2025 Birmingham City's James Beadle in action Action Images/Craig Brough

WREXHAM (Reuters) -Wrexham and Birmingham City had to settle for a point apiece in a 1-1 draw as the so-called Hollywood derby failed to deliver a blockbuster clash in north Wales on Friday.

Wrexham, who have enjoyed a stunning rise from minor league soccer to England's second tier under showbiz owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, took the lead early on through George Dobson on a wild night.

But Birmingham, for whom NFL quarterback great Tom Brady is a minority stakeholder, recovered to earn a point thanks to a Patrick Roberts' effort seconds after the interval.

Birmingham's American co-owner and chairman Tom Wagner braved the elements to watch the game with the away fans but he did not get to celebrate a winner.

The draw left Wrexham 14th and Birmingham 11th.

Wrexham, who like Birmingham gained automatic promotion from League One last season, are still without a win in five home league games in the Championship.

(Reporting by Martyn Herman, editing by Pritha Sarkar)

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