Wrexham pass FA Cup test, Phil Parkinson says

Wrexham eliminated Nottingham Forest from the FA Cup after a 3-3 draw and a 4-3 penalties win, and manager Phil Parkinson described the tie as another test against Premier League opposition.

Wrexham knocked Premier League side Nottingham Forest out of the FA Cup after a third-round tie finished 3-3 and was decided 4-3 on penalties at the SToK Cae Ras. The match was watched by co-owner Ryan Reynolds and was the club's first meeting with top-flight opposition since the current ownership took charge. Manager Phil Parkinson said the tie was another test against Premier League players and that the team will analyse where they were punished. Wrexham have also won four successive Championship games and sit one point from the play-off places. Match facts: - Wrexham progressed to the next round after winning 4-3 on penalties following a 3-3 draw over 120 minutes. - The game was played at SToK Cae Ras and watched by co-owner Ryan Reynolds. - It was the first meeting with top-flight opposition since the current owners took charge nearly five years ago. - Parkinson commented that Premier League opponents can be clinical in moments and that his side will analyse and learn from the match. - Parkinson said any January signings would be strategic, that he spoke briefly with the owners, and that the squad has players returning from injury. Summary: Phil Parkinson said the cup victory provides a test and learning opportunity as Wrexham measure themselves against Premier League players, and the result comes amid a run of four straight Championship wins that leaves the club close to the play-off places. The manager indicated the squad will be analysed and that potential strategic signings are being discussed, with further conversations planned next week.