FA Cup reaction: Blyth hold Wrexham

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Blyth Spartans 1 - 1 Wrexham

Let's have a look at all the best reaction as Blyth Spartans held National League side Wrexham to a replay

Reaction from Wrexham

Tom O’Connor’s deflected free kick was cancelled out by Michael Richardson’s last-gasp strike, sending the Fourth Qualifying Round tie to a replay. 

Tom O’Connor’s set piece from 25 yards out put Wrexham ahead, but Richardson’s free kick somehow evaded everyone in the penalty area and went past Howard. Phil Parkinson named four changes to the side that beat Barnet in last weekend’s barnstorming 7-5 victory over Barnet.

Fan response

One Wrexham fan told us after that the view of many fans was this wasn't a great performance from the team but they are glad to ultimately have another go at Blyth. They are all anticipating a comfortable win in the replay.

You can watch the highlights in the video above. Footage from the Emirates FA Cup YouTube account.

This is a summary of the Blyth report

Blyth started well with some good early possession and tested the keeper forcing a corner. Wrexham struggled to get a foothold in the game early on giving away possession cheaply. 

Blyth looked to have cracked the Wrexham defence when JJ O’Donnell was played through after a tangle with a defender, only for a freekick to be given the opposite way. On the 14th minute Cedric Main shrugged off heavy pressure from Wrexham fullback Brice Hosannah to force his way into the box to square it to Corey McKeown who was in space, only to be denied by Ben Tozer. 

The Welsh side took the lead with a freekick just on the edge of the from Tom O’Connor was struck took a deflection off the wall and bounced into the top right corner. Spartans brought the game level when a freekick on the left deep in the Wrexham half was driven in by Michael Richardson and bounced through the crowded penalty area and past a bemused Howard in goal 1-1.

Their fans are clearly excited for the replay. The club's official Twitter account posted the following:

We have sold out our initial allocation for tomorrow’s replay with @Wrexham_AFC!! 

But don’t worry, we have some more! 👇

#HowayBlyth 🟢⚪️


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