Welcome to Wrexham is officially returning for a fourth season, which has just confirmed a release date for next month.

The sports docuseries follows Deadpool's Ryan Reynolds and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's Rob McElhenney as they run the third oldest professional football team in the world, Wrexham AFC.

The series also shows the hopes and dreams of the residents of Wrexham in North Wales as they root for the historic club.

The upcoming season will premiere on FX in the US on May 15. Fans in the UK can catch up on the show on Disney+ from the following day, May 16, when the streamer will release the first two episodes of the new instalment.

This fresh batch of episodes is said to give viewers unprecedented access to the day-to-day of Wrexham AFC, following the team on the pitch, inside the locker room and in one of the biggest matches they've ever played.

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After making it to League One for the first time in 20 years, the men's team is now climbing towards the Premier League.

As the ambitious plan is made harder by the injuries sustained by the players, supporters ask Reynolds and McElhenney to sign new talent.

Meanwhile, the women's team has to face fierce competition and play other talented teams.

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Finally, season four is set to follow Humphrey Ker's marathon training.

Wrexham AFC's Executive Director is raising funds for charity, embarking on a mission to complete a 26.2-mile run.

Welcome to Wrexham season four will air on FX in the US from May 15. In the UK, fans can watch the series on Disney+ from May 16.

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