Wrexham has been denied a Hollywood-style ending on its return to English soccer's second tier as relegated Premier League team Southampton has struck twice in the final minutes to grab a 2-1 win.

Welcome to the big leagues, Wrexham. This isn't what you've become accustomed to. As a season opener, this sowed all the seeds that ought to bloom over the coming episodes/games. The stars of the screen were valiant;

Fans are daring to dream of a fourth consecutive promotion as Wrexham AFC make their Championship debut. The club is facing Southampton away on Saturday following a record-breaking back-to-back-to-back promotion. But manager Phil Parkinson said the club "won't get carried away" with fans' expectations.

The question is whether their unprecedented summer splurge has sufficiently equipped Wrexham for a division they were last in 43 years ago

Celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac said Wrexham will reach the Premier League -- but the closer they get, the more unrealistic it is.