Wrexham claimed a sensational 4-3 upset victory over Championship side Coventry in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.
The Welsh side — owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney — were engaged in a seven-goal thriller as they beat Coventry, a side three tiers above them.
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Sam Dalby and Elliot Lee got the National League side off to a flying start with a pair of early goals in the opening 20 minutes before Coventry’s Ben Sheaf pulled one back toward the end of the first half.
Wrexham’s Thomas O’Connor restored their two-goal advantage with a header on the stroke of half-time.
Coventry’s Jonathan Panzo was sent off on 57 minutes for a handball in his own penalty box, with Paul Mullin converting for Wrexham’s fourth, which looked to have spelled the end for the hosts.
I’m completely and totally 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 over. First, substitute Viktor Gyokeres pulled one back on 67 minutes before Kasey Palmer netted a free-kick shortly after to set up a tense final period.
Despite Coventry’s efforts, Wrexham held on to claim a memorable victory and a place in the fourth round.
