"WREXHAM, Wales -- It had been billed in England as the "Hollywood derby," Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac versus Tom Brady and two American-owned clubs with Premier League ambitions, but Wrexham and Birmingham City are discovering that life in the EFL Championship is a tale of grit and struggle rather than glory and fantasy. After a 1-1 draw at the Racecourse Ground,"
"And on a night when the battering winds of Storm Amy threatened to pull the corner flags from the ground, the true nature of the Championship was borne out for Wrexham and Birmingham. It is a hard league, one that is about endurance as much as quality, and it can be a tough watch for fans -- and owners -- accustomed to everything going their way."
Wrexham and Birmingham City drew 1-1 at the Racecourse Ground, with George Dobson opening the scoring and Patrick Roberts equalizing. Wrexham remain without a home league win this season, while Birmingham have won only once in seven matches. Both clubs expected to build on Wrexham's promotion from League One and challenge for a top-six playoff place after adding 12 new players each. Storm Amy's winds highlighted the Championship's physical demands. The league prioritizes endurance and consistency as much as quality, creating a reality check for teams and owners.
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