Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac revive Southampton ‘Spygate’ row ahead of Wrexham clash

Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have taken a light-hearted jab at this weekend’s opponents Southampton by referencing the ‘Spygate’ saga in a cheeky social media post.

The Saints visit their Championship rivals at the Racecourse Ground on Saturday and the Hollywood duo did not miss their chance to make light of last season’s play-off drama.

Southampton were kicked out of the play-off final and docked four points after an intern was found observing semi-final opponents Middlesbrough in training, with similar incidents later found to have taken place at Oxford United and Ipswich Town earlier in the campaign.

Wrexham’s A-list duo appeared in a video on Wrexham’s X account, which started with Reynolds emerging from behind a tree – aping photographs which emerged of the Southampton ‘spy’.

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In a skit nominally aimed at promoting shirt sponsor Firefox, Deadpool star Reynolds says: “Today, for no particular reason, we want to talk about the importance of privacy.”

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator Mac, adds: “Specifically, how to prevent spies from seeing what you’re doing.”

Discussing internet safety, Reynolds jokes about searching for ‘how to run a football club’ before the pair declare privacy is “important to people everywhere”, specifically namechecking Middlesbrough, Oxford and Ipswich.

Reynolds concludes by saying: “Refreshing, huh? An organisation that actually respects your privacy.”

The minute-long clip ends with the pair looking at a mobile phone, purportedly showing a Southampton pickleball team in practice.

Thanks to @firefox for keeping moles out of our Racecourse and data. 😉

🔴⚪ #WxmAFC pic.twitter.com/vL1kQ9vTRx

— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) September 17, 2026

Contrasting form

Wrexham sit 19th in the table after seven games, with Southampton ninth on 10 points after clearing their deficit.

The Red Dragons head into the clash off the back of a 6-0 defeat by league leaders West Ham United last Friday, with just one league win to their name so far this season.

Meanwhile, the Saints are unbeaten in five and put four past Bristol City last time out.

The contrasting fortunes set up an intriguing clash at the Racecourse Ground, with Wrexham looking to bounce back from their heavy defeat and Southampton aiming to extend their unbeaten run.

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