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FA Cup

/ 1009 days ago

Grimsby and Sheffield United upset giants in FA Cup 5th Round

Each of the FA Cup games on Wednesday had drama to round out the FA Cup fifth round. But the biggest stories were FA Cup giantkillers Grimsby and Sheffield Utd, who both advanced to reach the quarterfinal after knocking out Premier League clubs. First, starting at Old Trafford, West Ham got a second-half lead against […]

FA Cup

/ 1010 days ago

Pair of sensational Fulham goals sink Leeds in FA Cup

Fulham used two wonderful strikes to advance to the quarterfinals of the FA Cup over Leeds United. Joao Palhinha and Manor Solomon delivered the goals at Craven Cottage. The game was a microcosm of the idea that talent can be the difference. After all, for much of the game, Leeds actually mustered many of the […]

ESPN

/ 1029 days ago

Wrexham popularity surges after FA Cup success story

Wrexham A.F.C. has experienced a boom in attention since the club was bought by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in late 2020. The FX docuseries Welcome to Wrexham also helped bring the story of the relatively small Welsh team to light. Despite currently playing in the fifth tier of English soccer, Wrexham games […]

FA Cup

/ 1031 days ago

Sheffield Utd eliminates Wrexham from FA Cup in stoppage time

Sheffield United advanced to the fifth round of the FA Cup after beating Wrexham, 3-1, at Bramall Lane on Tuesday. The match was a replay following a thrilling 3-3 draw last week. The hosts dominated play in the early parts of the opening period. Wrexham nearly gave away a sure goal in the 29th minute […]

FA Cup

/ 1034 days ago

Everyone can’t stop talking about Wrexham, even The Athletic

It seems that everyone can't stop talking about Wrexham, even MLS’s favorite publication The Athletic. Writer Pablo Maurer asked Wrexham advisor to the board Shaun Harvey why soccer fans would prefer an FA Cup match with Wrexham over an MLS one. “It’s flattering from our perspective,” said Harvey. “It’s because it isn’t usual. It isn’t […]

ESPN+

/ 1035 days ago

Wrexham FA Cup replay added to ESPN2 vs Sheffield United

The magical Wrexham FA Cup run continues to enthrall soccer fans in the United States. And the hype of everyone's new favorite Welsh side has led to next week's Wrexham FA Cup replay airing on ESPN2, as well as ESPN+. The move to the big cable network comes after the initial FA Cup 4th Round […]

ESPN

/ 1037 days ago

Interest in Wrexham-Sheff Utd FA Cup game peaks on ESPN

Despite being in the English football league system, Wrexham is becoming must-watch TV for soccer fans in the United States. The Red Dragons currently play in the fifth-tiered National League in England's soccer setup. However, thanks to Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, and the popularity of Welcome to Wrexham, the team is being […]

FA Cup

/ 1039 days ago

FA Cup 5th Round Draw offers prospect of Wrexham vs Spurs

Drumroll, please. The FA Cup 5th Round Draw has been made, and it has conjured up some very intriguing games including the prospect of either Wrexham or Sheffield United facing Tottenham Hotspur. Six of the games in the FA Cup 4th Round ended in draws, so replays are required to determine the final teams advancing […]

Brighton dump holders Liverpool out of the FA Cup

Brighton dumped holders Liverpool out of the FA Cup thanks to an injury-time goal from Karou Mitoma at the Amex Stadium on Sunday evening. Harvey Elliot's 30th-minute strike had given Liverpool the lead before Lewis Dunk's deflected goal from Tariq Lamptey's strike restored parity nine minutes later. Consecutive wins for Brighton This was Brighton's second […]

ESPN

/ 1041 days ago

Wrexham to appear on ESPN SportsCenter and NFL Countdown

Wrexham fever is spreading across the United States in anticipation of Sunday's FA Cup game against Sheffield United. So much so that Wrexham will be on ESPN SportsCenter. There's no doubt that American soccer fans find Wrexham compelling, but ESPN plans to amp up the excitement Sunday with wall-to-wall coverage. Beginning Sunday at 9AM, ESPN's […]

Arsenal

/ 1042 days ago

Manchester City edge Arsenal in the FA Cup fourth round

Manchester City beat Arsenal at home on Friday to advance in the FA Cup. A lone goal by Nathan Ake gave the edge to the hosts on the night. City will now play in the round of 16 of the competition and try to win their first FA Cup since 2019. Despite being a fourth […]

ESPN

/ 1043 days ago

ESPN's Wrexham FA Cup game to feature star talent

ESPN is pulling out all the stops for this weekend's Wrexham FA Cup game. The Red Dragons host Sheffield United of the Championship in the FA Cup Fourth Round at the Racecourse Ground this Sunday at 11:30 AM ET. The game airs live on ESPN+. The rising Welsh club has had its share of memorable […]

FA Cup

/ 1052 days ago

Liverpool edge Wolves to advance in the FA Cup

Liverpool edged Wolves on Tuesday, 1-0, to advance to the FA Cup fourth round. A glorious strike from Harvey Elliott guided the Reds passed a pesky Wolves team. Manager Jürgen Klopp made eight changes to his starting lineup compared to the previous meeting between the teams. The refresh seemed certainly seemed to help. Tuesday's match […]

Arsenal

/ 1057 days ago

Investigators eye suspicious betting in Oxford vs Arsenal FA Cup tie

Investigators are taking a long look at possible suspicious betting actions during an FA Cup match between Oxford United and Arsenal. The Gunners won the match away to Oxford 3-0 in convincing fashion. The score itself is not under question. Instead, authorities are looking at a dubious booking late in the match. Referee David Coote […]

Arsenal

/ 1060 days ago

Arsenal score three in second half, defeat Oxford in FA Cup

Arsenal went on the road to Oxford in the FA Cup to continue its hot form. Goals from Mohamed Elneny and Eddie Nketiah allowed Mikel Arteta's side to advance to the FA Cup Fourth Round. This is already a better result than what the Gunners did in 2021/22. Last time around, Nottingham Forest defeated Arsenal […]