Nottingham Forest travel to North Wales tonight while they seek to avoid a high-profile FA Cup upset against Championship opposition.
Sean Dyche’s side recently moved four points clear of the Premier League relegation zone after beating West Ham, but the manager must now balance cup ambitions with top-flight survival. Forest have been inconsistent on the road and face a Wrexham side that has turned their home ground into a fortress during their rapid rise through the divisions.
Nottingham Forest Team News
Sean Dyche is expected to rotate his squad, although his options are limited by injuries and international duty. Willy Boly and Ibrahim Sangaré are away at AFCON, while Chris Wood and Ryan Yates remain sidelined with knee and hamstring issues, respectively. Goalkeeper John Victor is also unavailable after suffering a calf injury in midweek.
Matz Sels will continue in goal, while the defensive unit may see Morato and Neco Williams start. In midfield, Elliot Anderson and Douglas Luiz could anchor the side, allowing Morgan Gibbs-White to provide creative support for Igor Jesus. Dyche will be wary of the physical threat Wrexham pose and is likely to demand defensive discipline to prevent the hosts from gaining early momentum.
Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup
Nottingham Forest predicted XI: Sels; Savona, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams; Anderson, Luiz; McAtee, Gibbs-White, Bakwa; Jesus
When will the match kick off?
The FA Cup third-round fixture takes place at the Racecourse Ground (STōK Cae Ras) on Friday, 9 January 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:30 GMT.
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Wrexham?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+.
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