Wrexham AFC end season in style with celebration event
A 3-0 victory over Charlton Athletic just over a week earlier secured a historic third promotion in a row for the club, who will now go on to spend next season in the EFL Championship.
To celebrate a memorable campaign, the club organised a get-together for players, staff and fans at the SToK Cae Ras.
During the event, midfielder Ollie Rathbone was voted as the Club's Player of the Season, with fans in the stadium singing his name before it had even been announced.
Max Cleworth was voted Young Player of the Season, as well as being named Players' Player of the Season for the first time by his peers.
The talented defender has has now won that award three times in the last four seasons.
The awards capped an afternoon of celebration, which included live music from The Royston Club as well as Danny Gruff, Rhythm Train and Osian 'Powsy' Jones.
Matchday Live presenters Chris Mallaband, Andy Morrell and Mia Roberts also all shared their reflections on the season, before seven awards were handed out in total.
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Also crowned on the day was Bob Clark Academy Player of the Season, Alex Moore, while Elliot Lee was presented with his Top Goalscorer award – after his final-day goal saw him pip three team-mates to the title.
The Steve Edwards Goal of the Season Award was voted on the day, with Paul Mullin's superb strike against Blackpool taking the honours.
A great atmosphere building ahead of our 2024/25 Men's End of Season Awards, presented by @MetaQuestVR 🏆
🔴⚪️ #WxmAFC pic.twitter.com/9fih8ZovEt — Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) May 4, 2025
Club secretary Geraint Parry was also given a 'Lifetime Achievement' award for his contribution to the club over the years.
The event followed on from Wrexham's 2-0 win at Lincoln on Saturday (May 3).
Elliot Lee and Ryan Longman were on target as the club ended their time in the EFL League One.
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