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Will Ferrell will visit Wembley if Leeds reach the Championship play-off final, but he has already supported Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham there

Wembley Stadium is set to welcome Will Ferrell for the Championship play-off final if Leeds United make it there.

Hollywood superstar Ferrell, who already co-owns Los Angeles FC in the MLS, has bought a minority stake in the Yorkshire giants.

Ferrell is the latest big name to invest in LeedsCredit: Getty

The news comes at a crucial but exciting time of the season for Leeds as they face Norwich City in the semi-finals of the Championship play-offs.

Should they beat the Canaries over the two legs, then they will face either West Brom or Southampton in the final on May 26.

And if Leeds do make it to Wembley, The Sun reports that Ferrell will be there to watch them fight for promotion to the Premier League.

The actor, whose fortune is estimated at £127million, is the latest celebrity to invest in the Whites through US owners 49ers Enterprises.

He joins acting legend Russell Crowe, golf stars Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas and Olympic icon Michael Phelps.

Ferrell is no stranger to English football, having previously attended Premier League games for Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City.

But a trip to Wembley would not be his first having already been to the home of football to watch Wrexham in the 2022 FA Trophy final.

He was spotted alongside co-owner Ryan Reynolds and football legend David Beckham as Bromley beat the Welsh side 1-0.

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Ferrell could return to Wembley after last being there to watch Wrexham in 2022Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Leeds will first have to beat Norwich in the semi-finalsCredit: Getty

Ferrell will be hoping his next visit to Wembley is more successful and could come up against Leeds in a fortnight’s time.

Daniel Farke’s side have been right in the promotion mix for much of the season and even topped the Championship in March.

However, they won just once in their final six games of the season and finished third behind Leicester City and Ipswich Town.

Leeds were relegated from the Premier League last season, so victory in the play-offs would ensure an immediate return.

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