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Wrexham and Birmingham City drew 1-1 in the Hollywood derby, impacting League One promotion race dynamics.

Wrexham and Birmingham City faced off in a thrilling encounter known as the "Hollywood derby," which ended in a 1-1 draw on January 24, 2025. Oliver Rathbone opened the scoring for Wrexham just nine minutes into the match, showcasing the team`s attacking prowess. However, Birmingham City quickly responded, with Lyndon Dykes equalizing in the 18th minute, ensuring the points were shared.

This match was particularly noteworthy due to the celebrity ownership of both clubs. Wrexham is owned by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, while Tom Brady serves as a minority shareholder for Birmingham City. The presence of such high-profile figures adds an intriguing layer to the competition, drawing attention from fans and media alike.

Despite the draw, Birmingham City remains at the top of the EFL League One table, extending their unbeaten streak to 15 games. They currently hold a three-point lead over second-place Wycombe and a five-point advantage over Wrexham, who sit in third. The stakes are high, as the top two teams in League One earn automatic promotion to the Championship, while the next four teams enter a playoff for an additional promotion spot.

In other recent matches, Birmingham City secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Exeter, while Bolton Wanderers played to a 2-2 draw with Cambridge United. Rotherham United also made headlines with a strong performance, defeating Charlton Athletic 4-2. The competition in League One is heating up as teams vie for promotion and strive to secure their place in the Championship.

For more details on the match, check out the match report and the latest EFL League One results.

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