2021–22 Wrexham A.F.C. season explained

Club:Wrexham
Season:2021–22
Manager:Phil Parkinson[1]
Stadium:Racecourse Ground
League:National League
League Result:2nd
Cup1:Play-offs
Cup1 Result:Semi-finals
Cup2:FA Cup
Cup2 Result:First round
Cup3:FA Trophy
Cup3 Result:Runners-up
League Topscorer:
Paul Mullin (22)
Season Topscorer:
Paul Mullin (26)
Highest Attendance:10,118 (vs. Stockport County) (League)
Lowest Attendance:5,454 (vs. Notts County) (League)
Average Attendance:8,834
Largest Win:6–0
(vs Barnet (H), 5 April 2021, National League)
0–5
(vs Aldershot Town (A), 9 November 2021, National League)
Largest Loss:3–0
(vs Dagenham & Redbridge (A), 15 May 2022, National League)
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Prevseason:2020–21
Nextseason:2022–23

The 2021–22 season of Wrexham A.F.C. was the football club's 157th season and 14th successive season in the National League; the season covers the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022. They also played in the English FA Cup and FA Trophy.

Following the takeover by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney at the previous season, they have arranged a FX docu-series called Welcome to Wrexham for the American Disney+ streaming service. A 20-person camera crew follow the players, coaches and fans to film the series for an entire matchday.[2] [3] The takeover from Wrexham Supporters Trust has resulted in investment of £2 million ($2.75m), attracting TikTok as kit sponsor and Expedia for the sponsor at the back of the kit.[4] The owners were in the crowd first time as the club played against Maidenhead United,[5] while they made their first visit to the club's home ground in October 2021 with more than 9,800 supporters attending their introduction before kickoff against Torquay United.[6] Season-ticket sales for the season almost tripled to 5,800 from about 2,000.[2]

On 24 January 2022, the club broke their biggest transfer record since 1978 to sign Ollie Palmer for £300,000.[7]

As of March 2022, the club was negotiating the purchase of the freehold of the Racecourse Ground stadium from Wrexham Glyndŵr University.[8]

First team squad

Correct as of 30 June 2022.[9] [10]

No.NameDate of birth (Age)Signed fromSigned in
Goalkeepers
1Rob LaintonGKJune 30, 2022 Port Vale2018
21Christian DibbleGKJune 30, 2022 Nuneaton Borough2017
23Lee CampGKJune 30, 2022Free agent2022
31Dawid SzczepaniakGKJune 30, 2022 Cefn Druids2019
Defenders
2Reece Hall-JohnsonRBJune 30, 2022 Northampton2020
3Callum McFadzeanLBJune 30, 2022 Crewe Alexandra2022
4Shaun BrisleyCBJune 30, 2022 Port Vale2021
5Aaron HaydenCBJune 30, 2022 Carlisle United2021
6Ben TozerCBJune 30, 2022 Cheltenham Town2021
15Tyler FrenchRBJune 30, 2022 Bradford City2021
17Bryce HosannahRBJune 30, 2022 Leeds United U-23s2021
26Harry LennonCBJune 30, 2022 Southend United2021
32Max CleworthCBJune 30, 2022Academy2020
Midfielders
7Jordan DaviesCMJune 30, 2022 Brighton & Hove Albion2020
8Luke YoungCMJune 30, 2022 Torquay United2018
12Dan JarvisCMJune 30, 2022Academy2020
18David JonesCMJune 30, 2022 Oldham Athletic2021
22Thomas O'ConnorCMJune 30, 2022 Burton Albion2022
30James JonesCMJune 30, 2022 Lincoln City2021
Forwards
9Jake HydeCFJune 30, 2022 Halifax Town2021
10Paul MullinCFJune 30, 2022 Cambridge United2021
11Liam McAlindenCFJune 30, 2022 Morecambe2021
19Jordan PonticelliCFJune 30, 2022 Coventry City2020
20Dior AngusCFJune 30, 2022 Barrow2021
35Ollie PalmerCFJune 30, 2022 AFC Wimbledon2022
37Kai EvansCFJune 30, 2022Academy2020
39Kwame ThomasCFJune 30, 2022 Barrow2020

Transfers

Transfers in

DateNameFromFeeRef
9 July 2021CFLiam McAlinden MorecambeFree transfer[11]
9 July 2021CBShaun Brisley Port ValeFree transfer[12]
18 July 2021CFJake Hyde Halifax TownUndisclosed[13]
22 July 2021CBHarry Lennon Southend UnitedFree transfer[14]
23 July 2021CFPaul Mullin Cambridge UnitedFree transfer[15] [16]
8 August 2021CBAaron Hayden Carlisle UnitedUndisclosed[17]
17 August 2021CMDavid JonesFree AgentFree Transfer[18]
24 August 2021CMJames Jones Lincoln CityUndisclosed[19]
27 August 2021CBBen Tozer Cheltenham TownUndisclosed[20]
31 August 2021RBBryce Hosannah Leeds United U-23sFree Transfer[21]
24 January 2022CFOllie Palmer AFC Wimbledon£300,000[22]
27 January 2022LBCallum McFadzean Crewe AlexandraUndisclosed[23]
31 January 2022CMThomas O'Connor Burton AlbionUndisclosed[24]
24 March 2022GKLee CampFree AgentFree Transfer[25]

New contracts

DateNameContract untilRef.
30 June 2021GKChristian Dibble30 June 2022[26]
LBCameron Green30 June 2022
RBReece Hall-Johnson30 June 2022
GKRob Lainton30 June 2022
CBShaun Pearson30 June 2022
LBJamie Reckord30 June 2022
CMDevonte Redmond30 June 2022
CMLuke Young30 June 2022

Released / Out of Contract

DateNameSubsequent clubJoin dateRef.
30 June 2021RBMark Carrington Kidderminster Harriers6 July 2021[27]
CFBobby Grant Radcliffe1 July 2021[28]
CMJay Harris Warrington Town29 August 2021[29]
RBJames Horsfield Chester17 September 2021[30]
CBFiacre Kelleher Bradford City1 July 2021[31]
CMPaul Rutherford Bala Town1 July 2021[32]
CFChris Sang Bala Town1 July 2021[33]
CBTheo Vassell Salford City12 November 2021[34]

Competitions

National League

See main article: 2021–22 National League.

Matches

On Thursday, 7 July 2021, the National League fixtures were revealed.[35]

Playoffs

FA Cup

See main article: 2021–22 FA Cup. The fourth qualifying round draw was made on 4 October 2021.[36]

The first round draw was made on 17 October 2021.[37]

FA Trophy

See main article: 2021–22 FA Trophy.

Notes and References

  1. News: Sky Sports staff . Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney appoint Phil Parkinson as Wrexham manager on 12-month rolling contract . 1 July 2021 . . en.
  2. News: Douglas . Steve . Hollywood makeover breathes new life into Welsh soccer club . . 21 March 2022 . 10 October 2021 . McLean, Virginia.
  3. Web site: How Ryan Reynolds gave hope to a small-town Welsh soccer club . . 7 February 2022 . 9 March 2022.
  4. Web site: Wrexham AFC have Hollywood owners, Premier League hopes and TikTok sponsors. But first, Tamworth . . 3 August 2021 . 17 March 2022.
  5. Web site: Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney finally make it to their first live match . . 27 October 2021 . 17 March 2022.
  6. Web site: Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney make 'awe-inspiring' first trip to Wrexham home match . . 30 October 2021 . 19 April 2022.
  7. Web site: Wrexham sign striker Ollie Palmer from AFC Wimbledon . BBC. 24 January 2022 . 8 March 2022.
  8. Web site: Wrexham announce plan to regain Racecourse Stadium freehold on Hollywood anniversary . . 9 February 2022 . 9 March 2022.
  9. Web site: Player Statistics 2024-25 Wrexham (Wrexham AFC Archive) . 2024-09-29 . www.wrexhamafcarchive.co.uk.
  10. Web site: Wales - Wrexham FC - Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos, videos and news - Soccerway . 2024-09-29 . nr.soccerway.com.
  11. Web site: 9 July 2021 . Forward Liam McAlinden signs for Wrexham AFC . 9 March 2022 . Wrexham.
  12. Web site: 9 July 2021 . Defender Shaun Brisley is first signing of summer . 9 March 2022 . Wrexham.
  13. Web site: 18 July 2021 . Wrexham AFC sign striker Jake Hyde from FC Halifax Town . 16 March 2022 . Wrexham.
  14. Web site: 22 July 2021 . WREXHAM AFC SIGN DEFENDER HARRY LENNON . 9 March 2022 . Wrexham.
  15. Web site: 23 July 2021 . Prolific striker Paul Mullin signs three-year deal with Wrexham AFC . 10 March 2022 . Wrexham.
  16. Web site: 23 July 2021 . Paul Mullin: Wrexham sign former Cambridge United striker . 10 March 2022 . BBC.
  17. Web site: 8 August 2021 . Prolific striker Paul Mullin signs three-year deal with Wrexham AFC . 8 March 2022 . Wrexham.
  18. Web site: 17 August 2021 . Experienced midfielder David Jones joins Wrexham as player-coach . 15 March 2022 . Wrexham.
  19. Web site: 24 August 2021 . James Jones signs for Wrexham from Lincoln City . 8 March 2022 . Wrexham.
  20. Web site: 27 August 2021 . Ben Tozer: Wrexham sign Cheltenham Town captain Tozer . 15 March 2022 . BBC.
  21. Web site: 31 August 2021 . Bryce Hosannah signs from Leeds on transfer deadline day . 16 March 2022 . Wrexham.
  22. Web site: 24 January 2022 . Wrexham sign striker Ollie Palmer from AFC Wimbledon . 8 March 2022 . Wrexham.
  23. Web site: 27 January 2022 . Wrexham Complete Signing of Callum McFadzean . 8 March 2022 . Wrexham.
  24. Web site: SIGNED Tom O'Connor signs from Burton Albion . 2022-05-04 . www.wrexhamafc.co.uk . en-gb.
  25. Web site: SIGNED Lee Camp joins Wrexham on short-term deal . 2022-05-04 . www.wrexhamafc.co.uk . en-gb.
  26. Web site: CLUB NEWS | Wrexham AFC announce 2021 retained list | Wrexham AFC . https://web.archive.org/web/20210603131435/https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/news/club-news-wrexham-afc-announce-2021-retained-list . 3 June 2021.
  27. Web site: 2021-07-06 . Midfielder Carrington joins Harriers . 2024-09-11 . Official Website of the Harriers - Kidderminster Harriers FC . en-GB.
  28. Web site: 2021-06-27 . Radcliffe appoint experienced EFL forward as new player-assistant manager . 2024-09-11 . Bury Times . en.
  29. Web site: 2021-08-29 . 'He's going to be a really good player for us' – Yellows add experienced midfielder . 2024-09-11 . Warrington Guardian . en.
  30. Web site: admin . 2021-09-17 . BREAKING James Horsfield joins Chester FC . 2024-09-11 . Chester Football Club . en-US.
  31. Web site: 2021-06-29 . Defender Kelleher becomes Bradford City's seventh signing . 2024-09-11 . Bradford Telegraph and Argus . en.
  32. Web site: 2021-06-25 . Paul Rutherford makes move to Bala after Wrexham departure - Y Clwb Pêl-droed . 2024-09-11 . en-GB.
  33. Web site: 2021-08-09 . Southern and Sang sign on at Bala Town . 2024-09-11 . Denbighshire Free Press . en.
  34. News: 2021-11-12 . Theo Vassell: Salford City sign free-agent centre-back on short-term deal . 2024-09-11 . BBC Sport . en-GB.
  35. Web site: Fixtures Released For The 2021/22 National League Season . National League. 7 July 2021 . 8 March 2022.
  36. Web site: Full 2021/22 FA Cup fourth qualifying round draw . 10 March 2021.
  37. Web site: FA Cup first-round draw . . 8 March 2021.

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