Wrexham advances in League Cup

Ollie Palmer scores twice in stoppage time and Wrexham advances on penalties against Hull in the League Cup.

Wrexham advances in League Cup after dramatic stoppage-time comeback

Wrexham trailed Hull City 3-1 heading into stoppage time, but a momentum-shifting spell from Ollie Palmer changed the night. The substitute scored with headers in the 91st and 92nd minutes to force extra time and push the match toward a shootout.

The Welsh club then held its nerve in the penalty shootout, converting five of six attempts to advance to the next round. The result keeps Wrexham, now in the Championship after back-to-back promotions, in a high-profile phase this season after their takeover and the surrounding coverage from the Welcome to Wrexham documentary.

The comeback showcases a club that has learned to thrive under pressure and in the glare of global attention. Palmer’s late goals highlight how substitutes can alter a game’s trajectory—an important reminder for teams juggling depth with high expectations. The shootout victory adds a layer of psychological edge, as teams with recent fairy-tale arcs often carry momentum into future fixtures.

Beyond the scoreline, the match spotlights the broader questions surrounding Wrexham: can the energy from this moment translate into consistent league form? The club faces new demands in the Championship, while still benefiting from public interest tied to its ownership and media profile. For Hull, the pain of a knockout exit underlines how knockout formats reward precision and nerve as much as tactics.

Highlights

The night proves timing matters as much as talent, and momentum can swing in a heartbeat.