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Wrexham shop undergoes hilarious name change in tribute to promotion from League One

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Wrexham beat Charlton Athletic 3-0 last weekend to secure promotion from League One.

The Red Dragons’ rise up the EFL ladder has been nothing short of sensational under Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

Wrexham spent 15 years inside the National League and lost in the play-offs during the North American duo’s first proper season at the club.

2022/23 then saw Phil Parkinson guide the Welsh outfit out of the fifth tier and back up to League Two.

The following campaign saw the Reds battling Stockport County for the league title before eventually going on to finish second and reach the third tier.

Wrexham won promotion from League One on April 26, 2025, and one local shop has now marked the occasion in hilarious fashion.

Wrexham AFC v Charlton Athletic FC - Sky Bet League One
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Wrexham shop pays tribute to League One promotion

Wrexham ended a 43-year wait to reach the second tier of English football with their latest promotion.

They also became the first team ever to win three promotions in a row when in the National League or above.

Now, to mark such an incredible achievement, one local shop has temporarily changed its name.

Coffee shop Bank St Social, as per Leader Live, will now be known as ‘Back To Back To Back St Social’ for the next month.

On the name change, owner of the shop Phil Gallanders said: “After going from the National League to the Championship faster than we can make a ham and cheese toastie, we knew we had to mark the occasion.

“For the next month we’ll have a new name, Back To Back To Back St Social, the external signage has been changed and we’ve even got new limited edition takeaway cups.”

Wrexham AFC v Charlton Athletic FC - Sky Bet League One
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Can Wrexham reach the Premier League

Three promotions in a row is unprecedented, but four in a row would be simply incredible.

If there is one team who could do it, though, it would be Wrexham, with Rob McElhenney’s recent message suggesting he wants to make another push for a fourth promotion when 2025/26 gets underway.

It will be the hardest challenge the club have faced for some time, and more money will need to be spent.

But the likes of Ipswich Town have gone from League One to the Premier League in two seasons before so it’s definitely not out of the question.