At a Glance
- Wrexham vs. Nottingham Forest kicks off Friday, Jan. 9 at 2:30 p.m. ET (11:30 a.m. PT) in the FA Cup third round
- Wrexham, co-owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, enters on a four-game winning streak
- Nottingham Forest broke their own winless drought with a crucial 2-1 victory over West Ham on Wednesday
- Why it matters: A Championship side could topple Premier League opposition in one of England’s most storied cup competitions
The FA Cup third round delivers an early dose of drama as Wrexham AFC welcomes Nottingham Forest to the historic Racecourse Ground on Friday. The Welsh underdogs, backed by Hollywood star power and current form, face a Premier League side fighting to stay clear of relegation trouble.
Match Details
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. local time in Wrexham, which translates to 2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT in North America and 6:30 a.m. AEDT Saturday in Australia.
Wrexham enters the match in red-hot form. The Red Dragons have won four consecutive games, transforming their home ground into a fortress. Forest, meanwhile, snapped a winless run with a nervy 2-1 victory at West Ham, where Morgan Gibbs-White’s late penalty proved decisive.
How to Watch
United States: Stream live on ESPN Plus via ESPN Select ($12/month) or ESPN Unlimited ($30/month)
United Kingdom: Watch on TNT Sports 1, available through Sky Q or streaming (£31/month including Discovery Plus)
Canada: Stream on Sportsnet Plus starting at CA$30/month or CA$250/year
Australia: Watch on Stan Sport (AU$20/month plus Stan subscription; 7-day free trial available)
Key Takeaways
- Wrexham’s momentum could spell trouble for a Forest side focused on Premier League survival
- ESPN Plus carries every FA Cup match in the US through new streaming tiers
- Stan Sport offers Australian viewers FA Cup, Premier League, and European competitions in one package
- The Racecourse Ground atmosphere could prove crucial in this potential giant-killing
Friday’s clash promises more than just Hollywood headlines-it could deliver the kind of FA Cup magic that defines seasons.
