Match report

Wrexham Stuns Nottingham Forest with 3-3 Draw (FA Cup)

Wrexham
Wrexham
3–3
PEN
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
Jan 9, 2026

Wrexham held off a late surge from Nottingham Forest to secure a dramatic 3-3 draw in their FA Cup match. Leading through early strikes by L. Cacace and O. Rathbone, Wrexham saw their lead cut short as Nottingham Forest's Igor Jesus and C. Hudson-Odoi scored two goals each. Despite trailing at points, Wrexham managed to level the score with David Hyam’s late goal.

Key Facts

  • • Wrexham scored their first goal by L. Cacace (37') assisted by George Dobson.
  • • O. Rathbone extended Wrexham's lead to 2-0 in the 40th minute with an assist from N. Broadhead.
  • • Igor Jesus pulled one back for Nottingham Forest at the 64th minute, assisted by N. Savona.
  • • David Hyam equalized for Wrexham in the 74th minute, assisted again by George Dobson.
  • • C. Hudson-Odoi scored twice for Nottingham Forest (76' and 89'), tying the match at 3-3.

Lineups

Wrexham

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Okonkwo (G)
  • 5 D. Hyam (D)
  • 24 D. Scarr (D)
  • 2 C. Doyle (D)
  • 47 R. Longman (M)
  • 18 B. Sheaf (M)
  • 15 G. Dobson (M)
  • 13 L. Cacace (M)
  • 20 O. Rathbone (F)
  • 33 N. Broadhead (F)
  • 28 S. Smith (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 C. Burton
  • 6 C. Coady
  • 7 J. McClean
  • 10 J. Windass
  • 14 G. Thomason
  • 16 J. Rodriguez
  • 27 L. O'Brien
  • 29 R. Barnett
  • 45 H. Ashfield

Nottingham Forest

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 26 M. Sels (G)
  • 37 N. Savona (D)
  • 23 Cunha (D)
  • 4 Morato (D)
  • 35 O. Zinchenko (D)
  • 12 Douglas Luiz (M)
  • 24 J. McAtee (M)
  • 14 D. Ndoye (M)
  • 21 O. Hutchinson (M)
  • 29 D. Bakwa (M)
  • 19 Igor Jesus (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 A. Gunn
  • 3 N. Williams
  • 5 Murillo
  • 7 C. Hudson-Odoi
  • 9 T. Awoniyi
  • 10 M. Gibbs-White
  • 16 N. Dominguez
  • 31 N. Milenkovic
  • 44 Z. Abbott

Timeline

  1. Wrexham
    37' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Cacace · Assist: George Dobson
  2. Wrexham
    40' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Rathbone · Assist: N. Broadhead
  3. Nottingham Forest
    46' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Zinchenko · On: N. Williams
  4. Nottingham Forest
    46' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Bakwa · On: Morgan Gibbs-White
  5. Nottingham Forest
    46' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. McAtee · On: N. Dominguez
  6. Wrexham
    60' Wrexham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Cacace · On: G. Thomason
  7. Nottingham Forest
    64' Nottingham Forest Goal · Normal Goal
    Igor Jesus · Assist: N. Savona
  8. Wrexham
    69' Wrexham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Broadhead · On: J. Windass
  9. Wrexham
    69' Wrexham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Rathbone · On: L. O'Brien
  10. Nottingham Forest
    69' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Ndoye · On: C. Hudson-Odoi
  11. Wrexham
    74' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Hyam · Assist: George Dobson
  12. Nottingham Forest
    76' Nottingham Forest Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Hudson-Odoi
  13. Nottingham Forest
    87' Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow Card
    O. Hutchinson

    Foul

  14. Wrexham
    88' Wrexham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Sheaf · On: J. McClean
  15. Nottingham Forest
    88' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Douglas Luiz · On: T. Awoniyi
  16. Nottingham Forest
    89' Nottingham Forest Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Hudson-Odoi · Assist: N. Savona
  17. Wrexham
    91' Wrexham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Longman · On: R. Barnett
  18. Nottingham Forest
    97' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 6
    Off: N. Savona · On: Murillo
  19. Wrexham
    100' Wrexham subst · Substitution 6
    Off: S. Smith · On: Jay Rodriguez
  20. Nottingham Forest
    112' Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow Card
    N. Dominguez

    Argument

  21. Wrexham
    120' Wrexham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Windass

    Simulation

Match Stats

Stat Wrexham Nottingham Forest
Fouls 10 12
Pass Accuracy 77% 87%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 31
Corners 8 7
Total Passes 449 742
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 2 13
Shots on Target 7 10
xG 2.20 3.71
Shots off Target 8 8
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 347 648
Shots Inside Box 12 20
Saves 7 4
Shots Outside Box 5 11

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Nottingham Forest made multiple substitutions in the 46th minute to turn around their early deficit, which paid off with Igor Jesus scoring shortly after.
  • ▸ David Hyam’s goal for Wrexham in the 74th minute restored their lead but Nottingham Forest's C. Hudson-Odoi equalized twice in quick succession (76' and 89'), showcasing a strong comeback.