Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac playfully targeted their upcoming opponents, Southampton, with a humorous reference to the Spygate incident in a social media post. The two Hollywood figures made their remarks ahead of the Championship clash on Saturday at Racecourse Ground.

The Spygate saga saw Southampton penalized last season when an intern was caught spying on Middlesbrough during training, leading to the Saints' disqualification from the play-off final and a four-point deduction. This controversy resonated as Wrexham prepared to face Southampton, who currently sit ninth in the league, three points ahead of Wrexham, who are 19th after seven games.

In a 59-second video shared on Wrexham's X account, Reynolds humorously addressed the topic of privacy, stating, "Today, for no particular reason, we want to talk about the importance of privacy." Mac added, "Specifically, how to prevent spies from seeing what you're doing."

While the English Football League (EFL) has not commented on the video, it has reportedly drawn criticism from some senior officials who consider it in poor taste. The clip humorously concludes with the duo looking at a phone showing a Southampton pickleball team in practice.

Earlier in June, Wrexham took another jab at Southampton when announcing their fixtures, noting on their September schedule to "check training ground" for unauthorized visitors prior to their match.

Despite the Spygate distractions, Wrexham's focus remains on delivering a strong performance against Southampton, especially after their recent 6-0 defeat to West Ham United. Manager Parkinson emphasized the need to concentrate on their own game, stating, "That's all I can say on it really, it's gone. We're concentrating on what we've got to do and likewise they're the same."