Wrexham claim a sensational 4-3 upset win over the championship team City of Coventry in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.
The Welsh side – owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney – engaged in a sensational seven-goal tie as they beat Coventry, three places above them.
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Sam Dalby and Elliot Lee gave the Nations League side a good start with a pair of early goals in the first 20 minutes before Coventry’s Ben Sheaf equalized one late at half-time.
Wrexham’s Thomas O’Connor restored the two-goal lead with a header after half-time.
Coventry’s Jonathan Panzo was sent off in the 57th minute for handball in his own box, with Paul Mullin converting for Wrexham’s fourth, which appeared to have heralded the end for the team. host.
I am completely and completely speechless. What a club. What a town. What a win. @Wrexham_AFC forever. https://t.co/9SzQUAVAX2
– Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) January 7, 2023
But Coventry refused to roll. First, substitute Viktor Gyokeres scored the equalizer in the 67th minute before Kasey Palmer hit a free kick shortly after to set up a tense final half.
Despite Coventry’s efforts, Wrexham secured a memorable victory and a place in the fourth round.
Elsewhere in Saturday’s third-round relationships, holders Liverpool was kept for a 2-2 house drawn by The Wanderer Wolverhampton at Anfield to force a replay at Molineux.
Teams in the Premier League Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City, West Ham United and Southampton They all made it to the fourth round.
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Newcastle, third in the top flight, were two goals behind when League One side (third place) Sheffield Wednesday’s Josh Windass scored twice in the second half.
Substitute Bruno Guimaraes equaled a Newcastle goal in the 69th minute when he shot from close range after goalkeeper Cameron Dawson saved Chris Wood’s initial effort from a corner, but it was only a consolation. .
The oldest football tournament in the world is famous for its disturbances and Forest of Nottinghamwho made 11 changes from the 1-0 win over Southampton in midweek, was sidelined following a 4-1 loss to second-placed Blackpool.
Bournemouth’s poor streak since their return from the World Cup break continued with a 4-2 home defeat to Championship leaders Burnley, leaving the Cherries on their fifth straight defeat in all competitions.
Leicester Citywho won the Cup in 2021, went on with a 1-0 win over Gillingham, who are bottom of the Football League.
Southampton put their lousy form aside to come back and beat the top team Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park with Adam Armstrong score the goal after the away team has leveled the score James Ward-Prince direct penalty.
City of Manchester host Chelsea on Sunday, while Premier League leaders weapon had to wait until Monday when they were guests to third-place Oxford United in a third-round draw.
