Football on TV Today: Wrexham's FA Cup Dream Rolls On After Ipswich Win
Wrexham booked a place in the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in 29 years with a 1-0 victory over Ipswich, Josh Windass the matchwinner. The triumph keeps the Red Dragons' extraordinary rise in the national spotlight and gives viewers another compelling storyline to tune into when football on TV today shifts its focus to Cup build-up and the upcoming draw Monday night (ET).
Wrexham savour a landmark night
From the first whistle at Stok Cae Ras the home side looked the more threatening team, and it was Windass who delivered the decisive blow to send the club into the last 16. Manager Phil Parkinson urged his squad to soak up the moment, saying, "Every season in football is special and you've got to savour it. " He noted the victory built on a morale-boosting result over Nottingham Forest and underlined the importance of balancing Cup progress with league ambitions.
Midfielder Ollie Rathbone captured the sense of momentum around the club, describing the campaign as an "incredible journey" and insisting the team want to keep adding to its achievements. The win came in a week of celebration for the club's celebrity owners, marking their fifth anniversary in charge — a milestone that added extra gloss to a memorable evening.
What to watch on TV today and this weekend (ET)
For fans searching for "football on TV today, " the Cup result has immediate implications for broadcast schedules and next-week narratives. The fifth-round draw will be made live on Monday night (ET), and supporters of the underdogs will be keenly watching to see whether Wrexham draw a top-flight opponent or secure another home tie. The club’s manager admitted he would love a home draw, calling it an opportunity to produce another big Cup night for supporters.
Meanwhile, attention turns quickly back to the Championship. Ipswich, who made extensive changes to their starting lineup and struggled to muster a shot on target, will travel to Wrexham again the following Saturday for a league fixture on Saturday, February 21 (ET). The quick turnaround — Cup drama followed by league duty — gives both sets of fans reasons to keep their screens tuned through the weekend and into Monday's draw coverage.
Preparation and priorities as the season tightens
Parkinson struck a pragmatic tone after the victory: relish the moment, then refocus on the league. He acknowledged the Cup's romance but insisted domestic campaign priorities remain on the back burner only briefly. Ipswich's manager hinted that squad rotation reflected other priorities, and the visitors will be eager to regroup ahead of the rematch at Stok Cae Ras.
For neutral viewers and those scanning listings for football on TV today, Wrexham's run offers an engaging narrative: a club on the rise, a squad riding confidence from recent shocks, and the tantalizing prospect of a glamour fifth-round opponent. Whether viewers are drawn to giant-killing potential or the human-interest story of a club in ascendancy, the coming days promise plenty of reasons to tune in.
Check local TV schedules for live build-up and draw timings in your area; coverage of the fifth-round draw will be presented Monday night (ET), with the next league meeting between the two teams scheduled for Saturday, February 21 (ET).
