Wrexham host Nottingham Forest in FA Cup third round.

Wrexham will welcome Nottingham Forest to Stok Cae Ras for the FA Cup third round on Friday; it is the first time Phil Parkinson has faced Premier League opposition since becoming Wrexham manager.

Wrexham will host Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup third round on Friday night. It is the first time manager Phil Parkinson will face Premier League opposition during his spell at the club. The match comes after Wrexham won four successive Championship games and moved to within a point of the play-off places. The club has a long FA Cup history and is entering at the third-round stage for the first time in 43 years. Key details: - Fixture: Wrexham v Nottingham Forest, FA Cup third round, Friday, 19:30 GMT, at Stok Cae Ras. - Parkinson said the squad had been looking forward to a Premier League opponent and had prepared by reviewing the club's FA Cup memories and Nottingham Forest's likely approach. - Wrexham form: four straight league wins and a 2-1 victory at Derby County that moved them close to the play-off positions. - Nottingham Forest form: they ended a four-game losing run by beating West Ham United 2-1 and moved seven points clear of the relegation zone. - Forest scoring and timing concerns noted in reports include a low shot conversion rate (about 8.08%), failing to score in 10 of 21 Premier League games this season, and conceding 12 goals after the 76th minute. Summary: The tie gives Wrexham a high-profile cup test as they combine a push in the Championship with historic FA Cup traditions. Nottingham Forest arrive having shown recent improvement in results but also reported scoring difficulties; the outcome will be decided on match night.