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Ryan Reynolds demonstrated his class by reaching out to Sheffield Wednesday following Wrexham's victory over their struggling opponents. The Red Dragons inflicted a sixth consecutive league defeat on the bottom-placed Owls on Saturday, whilst climbing back into the Championship play-off positions.

Phil Parkinson's team dominated proceedings at Hillsborough, with Sam Smith's 58th-minute strike proving decisive in securing maximum points. The outcome left the Owls anchored at the foot of the Championship on minus seven points following an 18-point penalty from the Football League for entering administration.

Wrexham co-owner Reynolds adopted a gracious approach on Instagram after the match, commending his team whilst extending solidarity to Wednesday.

The Hollywood actor posted: "Well done on the away win, Reds! And I know I'm probably not supposed to say it but... wishing all the luck to Sheffield Wednesday. We've been where you are and wish you the best."

Wrexham supporters displayed solidarity with the Owls during the corresponding fixture in August, having experienced their own battle to save their club previously. Wednesday fans were demonstrating against owner Dejphon Chansiri at that time, demanding he relinquish control following a chaotic summer.

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Their banner, "Black and gold until we're sold," was first unveiled during their season opener against Leicester. Attempts to display it again at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground were originally prevented, sparking anger amongst the home faithful.

It marked an unusual misjudgement for the club under the stewardship of Reynolds and fellow actor Rob Mac. However, the matter was swiftly resolved, with the banner eventually allowed in and Mac urging Wrexham supporters on social media to don last season's gold third kit as a gesture of support.

By match day, the shirts had been put back on sale, with proceeds going to Wednesday's Supporters Trust.

Speaking ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides, Wrexham boss Parkinson said: "At Wrexham we've had our own problems historically over the years, so our supporters understand what Sheffield Wednesday are going through.

"Sheffield Wednesday look like they're coming through the problems, with potential takeovers etc and it's a great club with an incredible fan base. They will be back."

Parkinson faced similar difficulties whilst in charge at Bolton Wanderers, where he had to navigate administration, transfer embargoes and points deductions.

He said: "I have a lot of sympathy. It's really, really tough. People are thinking, 'Is the takeover going to happen?' and I've been there before at other clubs as well. It always drags on longer than you want it to, it really does.

"It's never straightforward. That can drain you so much as a manager, and that's why I've got so much sympathy for Henrik [Pedersen] because I've stood in those shoes."

He added: "When I was at Bolton, it was probably worse. The players didn't get paid for five months in that period. Having to manage players and staff who were not paying bills, I know what it's like. But Sheffield Wednesday is a great club and it is going to come back."