Wrexham Dragons aim to script the next chapter in their fairytale. The club, co-owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, stunned Nottingham Forest by advancing in the FA Cup after a thrilling game that ended 3-3, leading to a penalty shootout victory of 4-3.

Wrexham Celebrating

WREXHAM HAVE KNOCKED OUT NOTTINGHAM FOREST IN THE FA CUP ON PENALTIES 😱
WHAT A MOMENT 😤 pic.twitter.com/pzFQeOzeFr — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) January 9, 2026

The match saw Wrexham take an early lead with goals from Liberato Cacace and Olivier Rathbone. Despite Nottingham Forest’s attempts to fight back, the resilience of Wrexham’s squad, led by manager Phil Parkinson, was on full display.

Despite facing a Premier League side, Wrexham held strong throughout the match, demonstrating their determination and skill, showcasing that they’re a force to be reckoned with. As Parkinson remarked, “Credit to the lads for the character… playing against a team of the pedigree of Nottingham Forest.”