#WXMANORAK | Wrexham v Yeovil Town
The Miracle of the Competition The FA Cup is the oldest and most famous football competition in the world. It has a long history of creating magical moments, giant-killing upsets, and unforgettable memories for fans. Teams from all levels of the English football pyramid compete against each other in a knockout format, with the winner lifting the famous trophy at Wembley Stadium in London. The competition has produced a number of remarkable results over the years, with lower-league teams knocking out their more illustrious opponents. These giant killings are what make the FA Cup so special, with the smaller teams dreaming of causing an upset against the big boys. Even the biggest clubs in the land take the competition seriously, as they are aware of the potential for an upset and the prestige that comes with winning such a prestigious event. Ultimately, the FA Cup is a celebration of the beauty and unpredictability of football. It brings to light new stars, new talent, and new stories that continue to enthrall fans around the world.
The last time that Wrexham advanced to the 3rd round of the FA Cup in back-to-back seasons was during 1999-2000. During the span of 1994-5 to 1999-2000, Wrexham was able to reach the 3rd Round for six consecutive seasons.
Wrexham and Shrewsbury have been drawn to play each other in the FA Cup. This is the first time they have faced each other since 1973. That year, Wrexham emerged victorious in the first round replay thanks to a goal by Geoff Davies.
The 12th goal by a Wrexham substitute this season was scored by Sam Dalby, which is nearly equal to the club record.
Our team has a top scorer coming off the bench who goes by the name of Sam Dalby. He currently holds the title of being the ninth highest scorer on our team.
Andy Cannon has now scored in two back-to-back games, which is a feat he previously accomplished during the 2016-17 season for Rochdale. During this period, he managed to score three goals, which were also the first three goals of his career.
Cannon's final goal at home: On the 9th of April in the year 2022, during the football match between Stockport County and Southend United, Cannon scored a goal contributing to Stockport County's victory with a score of 5-0.
On September 23, 2023, Mark Howard had his final performance which was against Stockport County in a game that took place away from home. The outcome of the match was that Mark's team, Stockport County, lost by five goals to nil.
Wrexham's history against Yeovil Town In the upcoming match between Wrexham and Yeovil Town, both teams will be looking to improve their current form. Wrexham has had a mixed start to their season, with two wins, two losses and a draw. On the other hand, Yeovil Town has struggled, with only one win and four losses in their five league games so far. When it comes to the head-to-head record between these two teams, Wrexham has the upper hand. In 14 meetings across all competitions, Wrexham has won eight times, while Yeovil has only won three. The remaining three matches ended in a draw. However, it's worth noting that Yeovil has won the most recent encounter between these two teams. In April 2021, Yeovil won 1-0 in a National League fixture at Huish Park. Overall, despite Wrexham's historical advantage, both teams are capable of winning this upcoming match. It promises to be an exciting and closely-fought encounter.
Our recent victory against Yeovil marks our largest win against them this season. We had previously achieved this same win margin in the 2020-21 and 2022-23 seasons.
Wrexham has triumphed in back-to-back matches against Yeovil, and this remarkable feat includes triumphing at home twice in a row. This is the initial time for Wrexham to achieve such a feat.
Wrexham has continued its winning streak against Yeovil, making it four games in a row.
George Evans reaches milestone of 250 games played.
Jacob Mendy, the football player, has reached his 50th appearance for Wrexham.
