Ryan Reynolds' gruelling Wrexham commute before "once in a lifetime" Wembley tie

Wrexham co-chairman Ryan Reynolds was more than happy to clock up the air miles as he made an epic day trip to North Wales to watch his side reach a Wembley final.

Hollywood superstar Reynolds made a surprise appearance at the Racecourse Ground for Saturday's FA Trophy semi-final against Stockport County, delighting fans by turning up a few hours before kick-off.

The Deadpool actor saw an eventful finish to the game, as an injury-time brace from summer signing Paul Mullin secured the Dragons a 2-0 victory and a place in next month's final against Bromley.

Reynolds - who was seen hugging Mullin on the pitch at full-time - would return home just a few hours after the match, and speaking to the media pitchside he confirmed the rather epic nature of his 'commute' to see his club in action.

"I got in at eight this morning, seven this morning, and I'll be home by eight, 10 tonight, to New York," said Reynolds in a video posted by BBC Sport Wales.

"It's a bit of a commute but man was that worth it! I'll take anything, but that was really exciting!"

Presuming he is referring to New York time, that means Reynolds would have made a whistle-stop trip taking in over 24 hours in order to be at the Racecourse Ground.

When then asked if he planned to attend the final at Wembley on May 22, he said: "Oh I wouldn't miss it, are you kidding me? Wembley, that's once in a lifetime!"

Wrexham are currently on a superb run of 10 wins in their last 11 matches in all competitions, form which has taken them up to third in the National League and into the final against Bromley - the only side to deny them a victory since early February.

Their last league game saw the Dragons come from 5-2 down to beat Dover Athletic 6-5, after which Reynolds - who co-owns the club along with It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia star Rob McElhenney - tweeted: "I just lost 9 years off my life. And I'm okay with that. Apologies to my family. Also, bury me in Wales."

On reaching Wembley, Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson said: "There was a bit of edginess in the first half and some uncharacteristic errors from both sides, but there was a lot at stake.

"But I thought we grew into the game and a couple of really good chances to take the lead and didn't take them. But with Mulls on the pitch you always believe that you're going to get a goal.

"Some players, managers and supporters never get the chance to go to Wembley, but this group has, and I'm really looking forward to it. We worked hard for it and it is great for everyone."