Phil Parkinson, the Wrexham manager, expressed his delight after witnessing his team's thrilling FA Cup victory over Nottingham Forest, a moment made even more special by the presence of co-owner Ryan Reynolds. The Hollywood actor, along with his family, watched as Wrexham secured a 4-3 penalty shootout win after a captivating 3-3 draw against their Premier League opponents.

Parkinson revealed he had a chat with Reynolds before the game and noted the significance of Reynolds' mother attending her first match. He hoped they enjoyed the night and imagined they would celebrate the victory with wine on their flight home. Reynolds was seen chatting with fans before the game.

Wrexham, currently competing in the Sky Bet Championship, entered the match in excellent form, having won their four previous games. The match at the SToK Cae Ras was a rollercoaster, with Wrexham taking a 2-0 lead through goals from Liberato Cacace and Oliver Rathbone in quick succession during the first half. Nottingham Forest responded with a goal from Igor Jesus, but Dominic Hyam quickly restored Wrexham's two-goal advantage.

However, Forest fought back, with substitute Callum Hudson-Odoi scoring twice, including an 89th-minute goal, to send the game into extra time. Ultimately, Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo emerged as the hero, saving penalties from Jesus and Omari Hutchinson in the shootout.

Parkinson told TNT Sports that the team had to regroup after Forest's comeback, as the momentum seemed to shift. He praised his players for their resilience and highlighted the tired legs on both sides after a busy Christmas schedule. He acknowledged the historical significance of the win, allowing this group of players to add their chapter to the club's rich FA Cup history.

Wrexham has a history of FA Cup upsets, having previously defeated teams like Arsenal, Newcastle, and West Ham. This victory against Nottingham Forest marks their first FA Cup Fourth Round appearance in several years and underscores the team's ambition and progress under Parkinson's leadership and the ownership of Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who bought the club in February 2021. Their journey has been documented in the FX series "Welcome To Wrexham".