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Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest Lineups, FA Cup Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Manuel Meza Cienfuegos | Last updated Jan 9, 2026 11:00 AM ET

Wrexham will take on Nottingham Forest this Friday, Jan. 9, at 11:30 a.m. PT, 2:30 p.m. ET, at STōK Cae Ras, for the Third Round of the FA Cup.

The leagues in England have entered a pause period to accommodate the FA Cup, which has reached the third round. Wrexham is coming off four consecutive wins in the Championship.

For its part, Nottingham Forest comes in from the Premier League, sitting 17th in the table, and recently ended a four-game losing run with a 2-1 win at West Ham.

Phil Parkinson’s side heads into this match in high spirits, having beaten Derby County 2-1 away on Jan. 4 and Preston North End 2-1 on Dec. 30. On the other hand, Sean Dyche’s Nottingham Forest defeated West Ham United 2-1 on Jan. 6.

Here is all the key pre-match information, including how and where to watch live, as well as predicted lineups.

Players of Nottingham Forest applaud before the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City at City Ground on December 27, 2025, in Nottingham, England. Photo by Ben Roberts - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Where to Watch Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest

The Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest match will be available to watch across various platforms, including both television and streaming. In the United States, you can enjoy it through ESPN.

In Canada, it will also be available through Sportsnet, while in the UK, it will be available on TNT Sports.

Country	TV Channel / Streaming
United States	ESPN Select, fuboTV, ESPN App
United Kingdom	TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, discovery+, discovery+ App, TalkSport Radio UK, BBC Radio 5 Live
Canada	Sportsnet World, Sportsnet One, Sportsnet Plus