Last updated on .From the section FA CupWrexham rode their luck as they edged to victory over Shrewsbury Town in the Anglo-Welsh border derby to reach the FA Cup fourth round for the second time in successive seasons. Tom O'Connor's wickedly deflected 72nd-minute strike was enough for the big-spending League Two side to knock out Matt Taylor's mid-table League One outfit. Wrexham, although at times looking a threat, had just one direct effort on target when Andrew Cannon's shot was blocked. Shrewsbury Town boss Matt Taylor told BBC Radio Shropshire:"The big chances fell to us and we have not taken them. "Shrewsbury are an established League One team, and it was interesting to see us go toe-to-toe with a team that were right up it.

Source: BBC January 07, 2024 21:39 UTC