Mullin’s Wrexham journey – timeline of a cult hero

Following the confirmation of Wrexham talisman Paul Mullin’s 2025-26 League One loan move to Wigan Athletic, one can feel the end of an era.

The Welsh club has 110 goals in 170 games, or Super Paul Mullin, as many of the Stok Cae Ras faithful have.

A cult hero among the fans, and a huge favourite with the club’s Hollywood owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, he has been prominent in the “Welcome to Wrexham” documentary series.

Mullin played a significant role in the club’s subsequent attempts to advance from the National League to the Championship.

The 30-year-old started just nine League One games for Wrexham last term, scoring three league goals and two more in the EFL Trophy, but only made 17 appearances.

Speculation mounted over his Wrexham future, with his contract not due to expire until the summer of 2027.

Mullin stated: “I’m excited for the next part of my story. I’m going to join Wigan on loan for the upcoming season.”

23 July 2021

After leading Cambridge United to League One promotion, Mullin chooses to leave and joins Wrexham on a free transfer on a three-year deal.

I called Rob McElhenney, the co-owner of Waxham, a few nights ago, and I wasn’t all that sure about making the move, according to Mullin.

“But once he outlined the plans for the club, and the plans for me in the future, it was something I really wanted to be a part of and something that just excited me that much that I had to come.

He actually gave me the club. I want to be a part of what they have planned for the club because it is incredible.

21 August 2021

In his first game as manager, Phil Parkinson, Mullin scores in his Wrexham debut. At Solihull Moors, the Dragons are held to a 2-2 draw. He scores from the penalty spot.

26 October 2021

In their first game since beating Maidenhead United, co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney watch their team for the first time.

Bryce Hosannah is sent off, but the referee later misidentifies him and sends his ban to Mullin. Ironically Mullin gets sent-off when the sides meet in the reverse fixture at the Racecourse in January.

2021, October 30

26 March 2022

In a remarkable game at the Racecourse against Dover Athletic, who are already relegated, Mullin gives Wrexham the lead. Before the hosts responded with a shocking 5-2 lead, Dover’s dramatic stoppage time goal earned a 6-5 victory.

8 May 2022

With Mullin’s impressive win over Stockport County, Wrexham can keep their National League title hopes alive thanks to their impressive victory, which places them ahead of the Hatters in goal difference. County would ultimately win the National League title in the end.

2 8 May 2022

With a dramatic 5-4 victory over Grimsby Town at the Racecourse, Mullin’s promotion hopes are overturned as he scores twice, increasing his season total to 32 in all competitions.

22 April 2022

20-22-28

With Dragons co-chairman Rob McElhenney present, Mullin scores a hat-trick in a 5-0 win over Maidstone United.

8 October 2022

In their 7-5 victory over Barnet, Wrexham and Mullin again demonstrate their attacking instincts.

2022, Oct. 25,

7 January 2023

With a 4-3 win over Coventry City, Wrexham snagged one of the goals of Mullin, who also helped them knock them out of the FA Cup.

2023, January 29

Wrexham are denied a famous win by a late Sheffield United goal in the FA Cup fourth round at the Racecourse, after a late Mullin goal looks like securing another Championship scalp. Mullin scores an equalizer from the penalty spot for the visitors in the replay at Bramall Lane, but the Blades prove too strong, winning 3-1 with injury time goals.

10 April 2023

Wrexham earn a huge victory over promotion rivals Notts County on Easter Bank Holiday Monday at the Racecourse. Before Wrexham recorded a dramatic 3-2 victory thanks to goals from Jacob Mendy and Elliot Lee and a stoppage time penalty save from Ben Foster, Mullin makes the substitution for the Notts County opener.

22 April 2023

3 June 2023

Mullin is at Wembley for the FA Cup final to receive the Golden Ball award after finishing as the season’s top scorer in the competition, with nine goals.

20 July 2023

Wrexham’s expansion into North America is accompanied by a 3-1 win over a young Manchester United side, but Phil Parkinson is “funny” after suffering a punctured lung in a collision with goalkeeper Nathan Bishop, who makes him “flumming.” Unable to fly because of the iniury, Mullin spends two weeks recuperating in Los Angeles and misses Wrexham’s first game back in the EFL.

2023, September 9

2023 October

Mullin has been added to Wales’ standby list for the friendly against Gibraltar at Wrexham because he is a grandparent.

Then Wales manager Robert Page said of Mullin:” We’ve had a few conversations about Paul, so the next step is he’s now on standby and he’s one step away.

Paul is undoubtedly one of the Welsh players that we have taken note of, and he deserves it. The next stage of his development is now.

Mullin says he would be “over the moon” to play international football but adds “I don’t expect to be called up”.

20 November 2023

1 January 2024

After agreeing to a contract extension with Wrexham until the end of the 2026-27 season, Mullin says, “I’m unbelievably happy and grateful.”

I’ve loved every second of it since I signed for the club. It’s not just become my club, but my whole family also.

As a child, you long for the opportunity to perform in front of the support we receive.

“Here’s to making more memories that last a lifetime,” the message is clear.

27 February 2024

22 March 2024

Mullin scores a first-half hat-trick as Wrexham hammer Accrington Stanley at The Stok Racecourse to move into the automatic promotion spots. McElhenney and Mullin are pictured above praising the striker, saying, “The bigger the club will continue to get,” after the game.

29-Mar 2024

13 April 2024

Wrexham are now promoted for a second time in a row thanks to Mullin’s double in the win over Forest Green Rovers. A goal in a 3-0 win at Crewe the following week sees Mullin end the season with 24 goals, with nine coming in the final nine games of the campaign.

2024 June 2024

2024, July 2024

In Deadpool & Wolverine, a Marvel comic book series, Mullin makes an unexpected appearance. His masked cameo sees Mullin star as Welshpool – a Welsh version of Ryan Reynolds ‘ character Deadpool.

“You might have noticed that one Deadpool Corps member had a higher death rating than the others. Reynolds (pictured with Mullin above) said, “WELSHPOOL.”

24 August 2024

In a home win over Reading, Mullin makes his second-half substitute debut. In a League Cup victory over Salford the following month, he scores his first goal of the season and shows off a Deadpool mask in celebration.

19 October 2024

With Jack Marriott recovering from a broken leg in training, Mullin’s goal after just 16 seconds seals Wrexham’s 1-0 victory over Rotherham.

December 26, 2024

2025, January 28

Wrexham suffers their first home league defeat of the season, falling 3-2 to Stevenage, with Mullin coming off the bench to score. It proves to be his last goal for the Dragons. In the pecking order, he finds himself behind Sam Smith and Jay Rodriguez, veteran Steven Fletcher, and fit again Marriott.

February 26, 2025

Leading 2-0 in the EFL Trophy semi-final at home to Peterborough United, Mullin is among a number of Wrexham substitutes introduced halfway through the second half. The game is then converted to penalties by two Peterborough goals, including a stoppage-time equalizer. As Peterborough secure their victory and place in the Wembley final, Mullin misses one of Wrexham’s spot kicks. Mullin does not feature for Wrexham for the remainder of the season.

2025 March

“Nonsene” is Mullin’s only word in response to a rumor on X that he had a fight with the manager and called the owners to complain.

26 April 2025

Wrexham won the championship by beating Charlton Athletic 3-1, but Mullin is absent once more. The Merseysider did not play in a league game after January and did not participate in matchday squads for the final three months of the season.

2 May 2025

2025 June

An emotional Mullin opens up on his absence in the ‘ Welcome to Wrexham ‘ documentary, saying he “resented” the decision to drop him and questioning whether he would play for the club again.

Mullin said on the Disney+ series, “Playing just one game of the Championship with Wrexham would be worth utterly everything.”

“I’ve enjoyed absolutely every minute of this story,” said one author, “and who knows where it might end.”

The signing of Plymouth Argyle forward Ryan Hardie casts further doubts over Mullin’s Wrexham future.

23 2025 June

Wigan Athletic, a League One side, announce the signing of Mullin for a 2025-26 season on loan.

“I’d like to wish Paul all the best for his loan move”, Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson said.