Birmingham owner Tom Brady taunts Wrexham duo Reynolds, Mac after win

Brady's Birmingham beat Reynolds and Mac's Wrexham 2-0, denting Wrexham's playoff hopes.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:11pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fractured, multi-perspective scene of a football match, with sharp planes of color and form representing the action on the pitch.The celebrity co-owners' rivalry takes center stage as Birmingham triumphs over Wrexham in a pivotal Championship match.Today in Birmingham

Tom Brady, the co-owner of English Championship club Birmingham, took to social media to taunt his friends Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the co-owners of Wrexham, after Birmingham defeated Wrexham 2-0 on Sunday. The loss was a major blow to Wrexham's playoff hopes as they aim for a fourth consecutive promotion to reach the Premier League.

Why it matters

The rivalry between the celebrity co-owners of these two clubs has become a major storyline in English football. Brady's public gloating over the defeat of Reynolds and Mac's team adds another chapter to this high-profile feud between famous owners.

The details

In his Instagram story, Brady posted 'Big W. It's always more fun to beat your friends' while tagging Reynolds and Mac. The loss leaves Wrexham in seventh place, four points off the final playoff spot with four matches remaining. Wrexham now faces a must-win match against 16th-place Stoke City on April 18. Birmingham, which was also promoted from League One last season, moved up to 15th in the table with the victory.

  • The match was played on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  • Wrexham faces Stoke City on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Tom Brady

The co-owner of English Championship club Birmingham and legendary NFL quarterback.

Ryan Reynolds

The co-owner of Wrexham and famous Hollywood actor.

Rob McElhenney

The co-owner of Wrexham and creator/star of the TV show 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'.

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What they’re saying

“Big W. It's always more fun to beat your friends”

— Tom Brady, Birmingham co-owner

What’s next

Wrexham faces a must-win match against 16th-place Stoke City on Saturday, April 18, 2026 as they look to keep their playoff hopes alive.

The takeaway

The ongoing rivalry between the celebrity co-owners of Birmingham and Wrexham has become a major storyline in English football, with Brady's public taunting of Reynolds and Mac after the match adding more fuel to the fire.