Wrexham AFC produced another brilliant display on Sunday in the presence of co-owner Ryan Reynolds. They hold the second-division side Sheffield United to a 3-3 draw in the fourth round of the FA Cup. The world’s third-oldest soccer club will replay the game away from home at United on Wednesday next week.
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Wrexham is the current league leader in the National League, tied on 65 points with Notts County. However, they have played one game less than the County, and a win will ensure a three-point lead at the top. They will hope to continue the same form in the FA Cup replay, knowing who they will face in the fifth round if they win.
Wrexham AFC could face Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup
The draw for the Emirates FA Cup took place on Monday. Former Tottenham soccer star Jermaine Jenas and ex-Arsenal star Alex Scott made the draw. Wrexham AFC will potentially play against the Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur if they beat Sheffield United on Wednesday.
The winning teams in the fifth round will get $227,687 as prize money. Wrexham will look forward to continuing their inspired performances and going past United. Wrexham was brilliant on Sunday night and all set to get the result, only to concede the 95th-minute equalizer.
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United took 2nd minute lead with Oli McBurnie’s strike. Wrexham started to get into the game in search of the equalizer but ended the first half trailing 1-0. However, they soon got back to scoring, and James Jones (61′) and Thomas O’Connor (61′) strikes gave them the lead. The lead lasted only four minutes, with Oliver Norwood scoring in the 65th minute.
United soon went down to 10 men after Daniel Jebbison received his marching orders. Wrexham’s star striker, Paul Mullin, restored the lead with four minutes to go. They were very close to qualification, but United dashed their hopes with a late equalizer in the fifth minute of injury time. Teams will again clash on Wednesday next week in the replay.
Ryan Reynolds was in attendance to inspire Wrexham
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Deadpool star visited Racecourse Ground in Wales on Sunday to witness the fourth-round fixture. He interacted with the fans before the game. It was an absolute 90-minute roller coaster ride for the 46-year-old actor, who saw his team conceding too late in the game.
Reynolds wrote, “That was one of the most exciting things I’ve EVER seen,” on Twitter after the game thanking all the supporters. Wrexham AFC is on top of the table, nearly pulled another massive win in the FA Cup, and is going strong. All are good signs for the owners, who are striving to take Wrexham to the top league and make the club force to reckon with.
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Let us know your predictions for the replay between Wrexham AFC and Sheffield United next week. Will they go through to meet Tottenham Hotspur in the fifth round?