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Huddersfield Town AFC v Wrexham AFC - Sky Bet League One

'Appreciate what we've done' - Parkinson on Championship return

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson is bracing his side for the intensity and demands of Championship football as the club prepares for its first second-tier campaign in more than four decades. Their remarkable journey from the National League to the Championship has captivated fans, but Parkinson is under no illusions about the scale of the task ahead.

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Ipswich Town FC v West Ham United FC - Premier League

Wrexham DENIED in club-record Broadhead pursuit

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has confirmed that Nathan Broadhead won't be allowed to leave the club this summer, despite strong interest from Wrexham. The Red Dragons, who secured their third successive promotion to reach the Championship this season, have been busy in the transfer market and were hoping to secure a club-record ÂŁ7.5m deal of the striker.

Ed Sheeran Ipswich Town

Ed Sheeran assigned Ipswich first-team squad number

Ipswich Town have assigned a first-team kit number to celebrity fan and stakeholder Ed Sheeran ahead of the their 2025-26 Championship campaign. The Tractor Boys lasted only one season in the Premier League and suffered an immediate relegation back to the second tier.

Tom Brady Birmingham

Brady behind Birmingham's €2m push for Germany forward

Birmingham City are on the verge of finalising a transfer for German forward Marvin Ducksch from Bundesliga side Werder Bremen. The Blues minority owner and NFL legend Tom Brady was reportedly pushing for the transfer, as the club look to secure a promotion to the Premier League next year. The Championship side are in advanced talks with the German club to wrap up the deal.

Barnsley v Bolton Wanderers - Sky Bet League One Play-Off Semi-Final 1st Leg

Wrexham star insists Red Dragons can thrive in Championship

New Wrexham signing George Thomason believes the newly promoted Championship side can survive in the English second division. The Red Dragons are back in the second tier for the first time in 43 years after they secured three promotions in a row from the National League. The Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney-owned side are now aiming to perform well in the Championship.

Kieffer Moore Wales

Another signing! Wales striker set for medical with Wrexham

Sheffield United forward Kieffer Moore is on the verge of completing a permanent transfer to Wrexham, with a medical scheduled for Saturday as the final step in the £2 million agreement, as revealed by Sky Sports. The transfer highlights Wrexham’s continued ambition following their recent promotion, with owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney once again putting their trust, and financial resources, behind manager Phil Parkinson.

Frequently asked questions

Arsenal have won the FA Cup 14 times, more than any other club. Their most recent victory came in 2020, but there is a club from Manchester hot on their heels...

A total of 745 clubs will be participating in the 2024-25 FA Cup, spanning from the Premier League down to Level 9 of the English football league system, with teams from the Level 10 acting as stand-ins in case a team from the aforementioned levels drops out from the competition. The inaugural FA Cup in 1871-82 had just 15 teams participating in it.

Former Liverpool defender Ian Callaghan, with 88 appearances, is FA Cup's record-appearance maker in history.

The all-time top scorer in the FA Cup is Ian Rush, with 41 goals in 62 games, primarily scored during his time as a centre forward for Liverpool.

Paris Hamilton-Downes became the youngest player to ever feature in the FA Cup, debuting at 13 years, 11 months, and one day.for Carshalton Athletic in 2019.

The FA Cup has featured many football legends, including Steven Gerrard, Ryan Giggs, Thierry Henry, Eric Cantona, and Frank Lampard. Modern-day superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, and Sergio Aguero have also made their mark on the competition.

Legendary managers such as Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho, and Pep Guardiola have guided their teams to success in the FA Cup. Notably, Wenger holds the record for most FA Cup victories as a manager, with seven titles to his name.