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This year the big incoming was diminutive and technical attacking midfielder Elliott Lee who dropped down from the Championship with Luton Town to join the Welsh club in the fifth tier on a free transfer. Much like Mullin, Lee hit the ground running immediately with his superb late brace securing a dramatic 2-1 comeback win against Eastleigh to kickstart Wrexham\u2019s new season.<\/p>\n

Twelve-goal thriller<\/strong><\/h3>\n

After losing for the second time in the season against promotion-rivals Notts County in October, Wrexham welcomed Barnet to the Racecourse Ground as they looked to bounce back from the disappointing defeat. What followed was a topsy-turvy 12-goal classic as Wrexham won 7-5 against the north London club.<\/p>\n

A rapid-fire four goals in 11 minutes set the tone for a barnstorming game in front of Wrexham\u2019s home fans. Combined with braces from Paul Mullin and Aaron Hayden, the Welsh side came out on top in this goal-fest which would provide the platform for an incredible 28-game unbeaten run for Wrexham in the National League.<\/p>\n

FA Cup run <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Alongside their enthralling league campaign, Wrexham also enjoyed a fruitful run in the FA Cup. Having started out in the fourth qualifying round, the Red Dragons made it to the third round where they shocked second-tier side Coventry City, winning 4-3 before setting up a mouthwatering fourth-round tie against fellow Championship side, Sheffield United.<\/p>\n

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Wrexham knocked out second-tier Coventry City in the FA Cup third round <\/p>\n

After a frenetic tie, Wrexham were cruelly denied another famous victory as Sheffield United rescued a draw with John Egan\u2019s last-minute strike. In the replay at Bramall Lane, they eventually lost 3-1, bringing their marvellous cup run to an end. <\/p>\n

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Rise of the women\u2019s team<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While most of the documentary focuses on the men\u2019s team, there is a stand-alone episode of the new series which focuses on the development of the women\u2019s team, which McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds bought alongside the men\u2019s team. <\/p>\n

Despite not being on full-time contracts, the women\u2019s side \u2013 led by star striker Rosie Hughes \u2013 enjoyed a hugely successful season, winning promotion to the top flight of women\u2019s football in Wales.<\/p>\n

Ben Foster<\/strong> comes out of retirement to rejoin<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ben Foster\u2019s late-season arrival is one of the biggest stories to look out for in season two. The former Machester United and England keeper dramatically came out of retirement to sign for Wrexham after an injury to first-choice keeper Rob Lainton. <\/p>\n

Foster had a spell at Wrexham in 2005 but returned to the club 18 years later to try and help them seal their promotion back to the Football League. <\/p>\n

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Foster came out of retirement to sign for Wrexham <\/p>\n

Penalty-save heroics<\/strong><\/h3>\n

After 41 games, Wrexham\u2019s promotion hopes hinged on a must-win crunch tie against Notts County at the end of the season. After a breathtaking 90 minutes, Wrexham led 3-2 but a twist in the tale arrived in the sixth minute of added time when Notts County were awarded a late penalty and a chance to equalise.<\/p>\n

However, it was new signing Foster who came to the rescue, with his late penalty save securing a vital win and ensuring Wrexham leapfrogged Notts County into first place late in the season.<\/p>\n

Following a draw against Barnet and a win against Yeovil Town, Wrexham hosted Boreham Wood knowing a win would secure them the title and promotion to League Two. <\/p>\n

Despite Boreham Wood going ahead in the first minute, the Red Dragons responded through Lee and Mullin\u2019s brace to secure a historic 3-1 win and wrap up the National League title in front of their jubilant fans and owners.<\/p>\n

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