FA Cup
7:45 p.mFebruary 13, 2026
Round of 32
Racecourse
Referee: Benjamin Speedie, England
Wrexham
Ipswich
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0.00
Expected Goals (xG)
0.00
Passing by
358 (80%)
Accurate passes
443 (85%)
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1
G
Arthur Okonkwo
6.5
2
d
Callum Doyle
7.2
5
d
Dominic Hyam (C)
7.0
4
d
Max Cleworth
7.5
14
M
George Thomason
7.3
27
M
Lewis O’Brien
7.2
15
M
George Dobson
6.5
M
Ryan Longman
34′
20
F
Oliver Rathbone
6.7
F
Josh Windass
34′
28
F
Sam Smith
6.2
Substitutes
25
G
Callum Burton
d
Issa Kaboré
74′ Replaced by R. Longman
24
d
Dan Scarr
M
Ben Sheaf
68′ Replaced by O. Rathbone
29
M
Ryan Barnett
33
F
Nathan Broadhead
F
Kieffer Moore
75′ Replaced by S. Smith
7
M
Davis Keillor-Dunn
11
F
Bailey Cadamarteri
1
G
Alex Palmer
6.9
25
d
Elkan Baggott
6.7
24
d
Jacob Greaves
6.7
4
d
Cédric Kipré
6.0
18
d
Ben Johnson
6.7
6
M
And Neil
7.2
12
M
Jens Cajuste
7.0
29
M
Chuba Akpom
6.7
M
Sindre Walle Egeli
83′
20
M
Casey McAteer
6.5
9
F
George Hirst (C)
5.9
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Wrexham produced a memorable FA Cup upset, defeating Championship side Ipswich Town 1-0 at the Racecourse Ground thanks to Josh Windass’ first-half goal.
Wrexham made it through to the next round of the FA Cup, beating top-placed Ipswich Town with a hard-fought 1-0 win. Josh Windass proved to be the hero, scoring the decisive goal in the first half. The Racecourse Ground erupted as the final whistle confirmed a famous victory.
For Wrexham, known for their FA Cup heroics, this game was another opportunity to make headlines against a strong Ipswich side. Ipswich, currently pushing for promotion to the Championship, arrived hoping to avoid a cup clash. The tie was a classic David vs. Goliath showdown on paper.
From the start, both teams engaged in a fierce midfield battle. Wrexham pressed high, looking to disrupt Ipswich’s rhythm and impose their advantage at home. The first few minutes saw an end-to-end game with no clear-cut chances.
The breakthrough came in the 34th minute. Ryan Longman made a precise assist, cutting through the Ipswich defence. Josh Windass was on hand to receive the pass, slotting the ball clinically past Ipswich keeper Alex Palmer.
Ipswich tried to respond quickly after conceding. They looked to capitalize on their possession advantage, moving the ball around with more purpose. The Wrexham defense, however, stood firm, denying any immediate comeback.
At the interval Wrexham held a precious one goal lead. Manager Phil Parkinson would have emphasized maintaining defensive discipline. Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna needed a tactical rethink to unlock the stubborn home defence.
Ipswich came out in the second half with renewed vigour, making an early change when C. Kipre replaced Dara O’Shea in the 46th minute. They increased their intensity, bringing more players forward in search of an equaliser. Wrexham absorbed that pressure effectively.
Wrexham made their own changes to strengthen their midfield and attack. Oliver Rathbone entered the fray in the 68th minute, followed by Steven Smith who replaced assist provider Longman in the 74th. Ipswich countered with multiple substitutions, bringing on Dan Neil, Elkan Baggott and C. Akpom in the 73rd minute.
As the game drew to a close, Ipswich committed more forward numbers, desperate for a goal. Wrexham’s defence, led by impressive performances from Max Cleworth and George Thomason, held firm. Sindre Walle Egeli was booked for Ipswich in the 83rd minute, reflecting the growing tension.
The stats highlighted Wrexham’s efficiency, scoring with one of their five shots on target, from a total of 13 shots. Ipswich, despite 54% possession and nine shots in total, managed just one shot on target. The Wrexham keeper made a crucial save, while Palmer for Ipswich was tested more often, making four saves. Both teams recorded an xG of 0, suggesting a high-quality game of few chances. Josh Windass’ individual performance was exemplary, with three shots on target and the winning goal.
This hard-fought 1-0 win propels Wrexham into the next round of the FA Cup, continuing their proud tradition in the competition. For Ipswich, it was a frustrating afternoon. They will now turn their attention back to their Championship promotion, while Wrexham can dream of more cup glory.
