Wrexham into FA Cup fifth round after Ipswich win as fans hunt for football on TV today
Wrexham booked a place in the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in nearly three decades with a tight home victory over Ipswich Town, a result that has reignited local excitement and left supporters checking listings for football on TV today. The win, secured by Josh Windass' decisive strike, extends a run of memorable nights at the club and sets up Monday night's draw (ET) as a major moment for players and fans alike.
A landmark night at Stok Cae Ras
The match was a deservedly special evening for the Welsh club. Windass' goal proved decisive as Ipswich failed to muster a shot on target, while the hosts combined discipline and tempo to back up a recent scalp over higher-ranked opposition. Manager Phil Parkinson urged the squad to savour the achievement briefly before refocusing on league targets, reflecting a pragmatic blend of pride and ambition.
Parkinson praised the timing of the victory, noting it coincided with a celebratory milestone for the club's owners. Midfielder Ollie Rathbone described the campaign as part of an "incredible journey" and insisted the team want to keep adding to the club's recent highlights. There was an emphasis on making special nights matter, not allowing momentum to breed complacency.
Draw day, TV watchers and what to expect
With the fifth-round draw set for Monday night (ET), supporters are already checking schedules to see where to catch the action and related coverage. The club will be preparing for nearby Championship commitments from a hotel in Bristol while the draw is announced, a detail that underlines the tight turnarounds clubs face when cup runs collide with league demands.
Managerial hopes are simple: another home tie would be ideal. Parkinson has noted the realistic chance of being paired with a top-flight opponent, and the balance of probabilities could bring a glamour fixture to the stadium or a tough trip away. Either outcome promises high interest from neutrals and local supporters — a scenario that will see many eyeballs on the TV listings and digital schedules for football on TV today.
Outside the Wrexham camp, the progressed field already includes several big names and a few notable exits from the competition, shaping a cup landscape that could throw up blockbuster ties in the next phase. That potential for high-profile matchups is part of why the draw night is such a magnet for viewers across the country.
What comes next for both clubs
Wrexham must now juggle cup excitement with a demanding Championship programme. The squad will quickly pivot to a league fixture at Ashton Gate on Saturday, February 21 (ET), making squad management and recovery priorities for the coaching staff. Parkinson has signalled a pragmatic approach: enjoy the moment, then switch focus to sustained performance in the league.
Ipswich, meanwhile, will head back to league duties after a game that underlined both rotation choices and the thin margins of knockout football. The visitors made a number of changes for the tie, a factor that shaped the contest and left questions about selection for upcoming league matches.
For supporters and casual viewers drawn in by the romance of a cup run, the coming days offer a clear playbook: check TV listings for coverage of the draw on Monday night (ET), follow the fixture updates for Saturday's Championship action, and prepare for what could be a historic next chapter at Stok Cae Ras if the ball falls favorably in the draw.
