[1] The opportunity to join the League of Ireland arose as Dublin City became bankrupt before the end of the 2006 season, leaving an uneven number of clubs.

[7] Pat Dolan acted as an advisor to Mick Wallace and while remaining on as Setanta Sports' anchorman for their live TV coverage of Irish domestic soccer.

[12] The club's FAI Cup début arrived on 15 June 2007 with a trip to Jackman Park to face fellow league newcomers Limerick 37.

[14] Wexford Youths finished their first season in ninth place (out of ten) in the league, five points clear of bottom club Kilkenny City.

[15] On 25 August 2008, the Youths achieved a famous victory in the League Cup semifinal, beating Cork City 1–0 at Turners Cross.

[22] More players parted ways with the Youths during the 2010 season, including record appearance holder Paul "Patsi" Malone, and the highly experienced defender David Breen.

To ascertain the victor, Limerick veteran Gary Sheahan scored the fifth goal for the Youths, to rapturous celebrations from the supporters at Ferrycarrig Park.

[26] The year did produce one very notable result in favour of the Youths, a 4–1 home win against Derry City in the FAI Cup[27] In December 2011, Noel O'Connor ended his management of the club, replaced by former F.C.

At the end of the season, Manager Shane Keegan left the club to take up the Galway United job, vacated by Tommy Dunne.

In the latter half of the season, centre back Darragh O'Connor made a transfer to Premier League side Leicester City FC.

[30] Ryan had an immediate impact at the club, bringing Wexford to the FAI Cup quarter final and late season wins over UCD, Bray Wanderers, Athlone Town, Cobh Ramblers and Cabinteely.

Wexford made their best ever start to a season in 2022, with two wins in their opening three games against Cobh Ramblers and Athlone Town.

[35] On 26th November 2024, the club announced the appointment of former Ireland international Stephen Elliott as the new men's first team manager to replace James Keddy.

Mick Wallace decided to change the crest to pay homage to his favourite Italian club, Torino.

In December 2022, Wexford underwent another logo change, opting to use the traditional GAA colours of purple and yellow.

A new, state-of-the-art, 6,000 capacity football stadium situated right in Wexford town, located near Min Ryan Park in the town itself was announced in September 2024 at a media launch with club official, local government officials at Ferrycarrig Park[38] [39] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.