In a night of high drama at the Racecourse Ground, National League side Wrexham produced a giant-killing performance to eliminate Championship opponents Hull City in the Carabao Cup first round.
Penalty Heroics Seal Historic Win
The match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes, with Wrexham's Ollie Palmer cancelling out Ryan Longman's first-half opener for Hull. The tie went straight to penalties, where Wrexham goalkeeper Mark Howard emerged as the hero with two crucial saves.
Howard denied Hull's Ryan Woods and Allahyar Sayyadmanesh from the spot, while Wrexham converted all four of their penalties through Palmer, Paul Mullin, Jordan Davies and Ben Tozer.
Palmer Proves the Difference
Striker Ollie Palmer was instrumental in Wrexham's success, not only scoring the equaliser but also converting the first penalty in the shootout. His 63rd-minute header brought the hosts level after Longman had given Hull the lead in the 28th minute.
The victory marks another memorable chapter in Wrexham's remarkable recent story, coming just months after their FA Trophy triumph and National League title win.
What This Means for Both Clubs
- Wrexham progress to the Carabao Cup second round for the first time since 2007
- Hull City suffer early cup exit despite fielding strong Championship lineup
- Another boost for Wrexham's growing reputation under Hollywood ownership
- Potential lucrative tie against Premier League opposition in next round
The result continues Wrexham's impressive cup pedigree, having previously knocked out Championship sides Coventry and Middlesbrough in recent seasons. For Hull manager Liam Rosenior, it represents an early setback in his attempts to rebuild the Tigers.
