LONDON (AP) — Ryan Reynolds could get a taste of big time soccer after Wrexham was drawn to potentially play Premier League Newcastle in the FA Cup.
Wrexham still has to book its place in the fifth round by beating second division Blackburn Rovers, but it has been given an extra incentive to win Monday's game at Ewood Park.
A potential home match against Newcastle would add a latest sprinkle of glamour to the Welsh team, which has been transformed since being bought by Reynolds and fellow actor Rob McElhenney in 2021.
Their backing has already seen Wrexham promoted to the English Football League and gain global fame because of the hugely popular fly-on-the-wall documentary series Welcome to Wrexham.
Newcastle has rich backers of its own after being bought by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, also in 2021.
Also, non-league Maidstone will play second division opposition in the next round after being drawn against Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry.
Defending champion Manchester City is away at Premier League rival Luton.
Manchester United, 4-2 winners over Newport County on Sunday, will play Bristol City or Nottingham Forest.
The FA Cup fifth-round draw:
Newcastle United at Blackburn Rovers or Wrexham
Leeds United or Plymouth Argyle at Chelsea or Aston Villa
Leicester City at AFC Bournemouth
Watford or Southampton at Liverpool
Manchester United at Bristol City or Nottingham Forest
Brighton & Hove Albion at Wolverhampton Wanderers
Maidstone United at Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry City
Manchester City at Luton Town
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