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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming FA Cup clash between Nottingham Forest and Wrexham is set for 09.01.2026 at 19:30. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this FA Cup encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Nottingham Forest, currently sitting - in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Wrexham, positioned -, aim to continue their climb up the FA Cup table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 09.01.2026
- Kickoff: 19:30
- Favorite: Wrexham
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on -, finishing -.
Nottingham Forest Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Nottingham Forest squad has been dominant at home throughout the FA Cup 2025 campaign.
Fans searching for the Nottingham Forest lineup today or Nottingham Forest starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Nottingham Forest home performances:
Date Event Score 14.12.2025 Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur 3 - 0 11.12.2025 Utrecht vs Nottingham Forest 1 - 2 06.12.2025 Everton vs Nottingham Forest 3 - 0
Wrexham Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Wrexham have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s FA Cup game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: -
- Recent head-to-head record: -
- Wins this season over Nottingham Forest: 0
Recent away match stats for Wrexham:
Date Event Score 13.12.2025 Wrexham vs Watford 2 - 2 10.12.2025 Hull City vs Wrexham 2 - 0 06.12.2025 Preston North End vs Wrexham 1 - 1
Prediction and Final Word
As of 19.12.2025, odds point to Wrexham as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Nottingham Forest and Wrexham lineups for the FA Cup 2025 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
