Wrexham 3‑3 Nottingham Forest – FA Cup Third Round Ends in High Drama

FA Cup Third Round: Wrexham 3‑3 Nottingham Forest – Tie Ends in Dramatic Extra Time

Wrexham, 9 January 2026 – Wrexham and Nottingham Forest served up an unforgettable FA Cup clash at STōK Cae Ras, with the match finishing 3‑3 after extra time.

The hosts struck first through Liberato Cacace in the 37th minute, followed quickly by Oliver Rathbone, giving Wrexham a 2‑0 lead. Nottingham Forest responded in the second half, with Igor Jesus pulling one back in the 64th minute. The drama escalated when Callum Hudson‑Odoi scored twice in the closing stages, leveling the score at 3‑3 and forcing extra time.

Both sides battled hard in extra time, but neither could break the deadlock, sending the tie to a penalty shootout. Fans were treated to a thrilling display of attacking football, late drama, and classic FA Cup unpredictability.

Wrexham will be proud of their spirited performance against Premier League opposition, while Nottingham Forest showed resilience to stay in contention until the final whistle. The penalty shootout will ultimately decide which side advances to the fourth round.