3 Nottm Forest (Jan 9, 2026) Game Analysis

3 Nottm Forest (Jan 9, 2026) Game Analysis

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Key Points:

  • Wrexham secured a historic FA Cup third-round victory over Premier League side Nottingham Forest, winning 4-3 on penalties after a 3-3 draw in extra time, marking their first win against top-flight opposition in 26 years.
  • The Welsh club, owned by celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, twice held two-goal leads during the match but were pegged back by Forest, with substitute Callum Hudson-Odoi scoring twice to force extra time.
  • Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo was pivotal in the shootout, saving two penalties to clinch the win and advance Wrexham into the last 32 of the competition.
  • Nottingham Forest made eight changes from their previous Premier League