For the first time since 1977–78, Wrexham have punched their ticket to the Carabao Cup fourth round.
The Red Dragons got off to a slow start in 2025–26, securing just two wins in their first seven matches across all competitions. Phil Parkinson’s overhauled squad went from a historic League One campaign to bottom of the Championship within the span of three months.
Yet Wrexham are slowly finding their footing, especially in the Carabao Cup. After a dramatic late comeback and penalty shootout victory against Hull City in the first round, the oldest club in Wales went on to defeat Preston North End 3–2 in the second round before battling with Reading for a spot in the last 16.
Neither side could find a breakthrough at the STōK Cae Ras in the first half, but it was Nathan Broadhead who finally got the hosts on the scoresheet in the 57th minute. The Welshman curled in a superb effort, officially opening his account in a red shirt.






