Wrexham shut down top-tier Forest’s FA Cup runAP, WREXHAM, WalesThe big guns entered the FA Cup on Friday and one of them was shot down immediately. Championship club Wrexham AFC knocked out Premier League side Nottingham Forest FC 4-3 on penalties after a thrilling match ended 3-3 after 90 minutes and extra time. Wrexham AFC players react after goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, right, made a save to win the penalty shoot-out during their FA Cup match against Nottingham Forest FC in Wrexham, Wales, on Friday. James MacLean missed for Wrexham, but Okonkwo saved from Igor Jesus and Omari Hutchinson to send the home fans into raptures. Friday’s win was another memorable chapter in the rise of the Welsh club that was bought in 2021 by Hollywood pair Reynolds and McElhenney.

Source: Taipei Times January 10, 2026 17:14 UTC