Wrexham taunted by Stockport fans’ banners as Rob McElhenney makes emotional thank you speech after League Two promotion

Stockport County fans were keen to remind Wrexham of their League Two champion status when the promotion rivals clashed on Saturday.

Both clubs were embroiled in a season-long battle to secure their spot in the third tier of English football for next season.

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After losing the play-off final in the previous campaign, Stockport went one step further and sealed the title last week.

Wrexham finished second and secured back-to-back promotions, with the two sides playing each other on the final day of the season.

And the travelling Stockport fans in Wales were on hand to rub their league title success at their rival's own ground.

In an image posted on X, Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's faces were spotted on a homemade banner.

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"You have only come to see the champions," it read, with another fan in the background seen holding an inflatable trophy.

There was also a plane that flew over the Racecourse Ground which had a banner that said: "SCFC CHAMPIONS AGAIN OLE OLE."

Wrexham went on to win the game 2-1 to avenge their 5-0 defeat from earlier in the season, capping off a great campaign overall.

Co-owner McElhenney showed his appreciation to fellow club staff for their efforts throughout a memorable season.

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In a video on his Instagram, he gave a heartfelt speech whilst holding a shot of whisky to help raise a toast.

"Every single person here plays and has played a role in this club," he said as the small crowed listened.

"Going from the National League to League One in three years is just absolutely incredible. Everybody here at the club puts in maximum effort shift after shift.

"Nick Grad is here, he works at FX [as president] and is a very important part of the process. So to everybody, cheers!"

McElhenney and Reynolds have been key cogs in the Wrexham promotion machine since they took over in 2021.

And with back-to-back promotions now sealed, they can look forward to taking another step up in the football league as they prepare for life in League One next season.