Championship side Wrexham head into the cup contest against Nottingham Forest having won four successive league matches in the second tier for the first time in their history. Sunday's 2-1 win at Derby County moved the Red Dragons to within a point of the play-off places, so it's fair to say the mood is a positive one in north Wales at present. After a memorable 2024-25 campaign for Nottingham Forest, this season has been far more of a struggle, and there are vulnerabilities for Wrexham to exploit. At 8.08%, Forest have the second-worst shot conversion rate in the top-flight, while only Wolves (15) have scored fewer Premier League goals than Forest (21) this season. It was the first time Forest have come from behind to win in the Premier League since being promoted in 2022.

Source: BBC January 09, 2026 10:00 UTC