Nottingham Forest heads to North Wales tonight, aiming to avoid an upset in the FA Cup against Championship rivals.
Sean Dyche’s team recently pulled four points clear of the Premier League relegation zone after a victory over West Ham. However, the manager faces the challenge of balancing cup goals with the need for top-flight safety. Forest has struggled on away trips and will face a Wrexham team that has made its home ground very tough to beat.
Nottingham Forest Team News
Dyche is expected to make some changes to his squad, but injuries and international commitments limit his choices. Willy Boly and Ibrahim Sangaré are competing in the AFCON, while Chris Wood and Ryan Yates are out due to knee and hamstring injuries, respectively. Goalkeeper John Victor will also miss the match with a calf injury sustained recently.
Matz Sels will take the spot in goal, with Morato and Neco Williams likely starting in defense. In midfield, Elliot Anderson and Douglas Luiz may set the tone, allowing Morgan Gibbs-White to support Igor Jesus in attack. Dyche will be cautious of Wrexham’s physical play and will prioritize defensive stability to deter the hosts’ early offense.
Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup
Predicted XI for Nottingham Forest: Sels; Savona, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams; Anderson, Luiz; McAtee, Gibbs-White, Bakwa; Jesus
When will the match kick off?
The FA Cup third-round match is set for the Racecourse Ground (STōK Cae Ras) on Friday, 9 January 2026, with kick-off at 19:30 GMT.
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Wrexham?
Viewers in the UK can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+.
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