
<p>Wrexham’s FA Cup replay on Tuesday is airing live to viewers in the United States of America.</p>



<p>After Saturday’s exciting draw at Blyth Spartans, Wrexham’s FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round replay streams live Tuesday on <a href="https:\/\/go.web.plus.espn.com/mWebq" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ESPN+</a> at a 2:45PM ET kickoff. Hence, viewers across the United States can see Wrexham AFC play in front of their fans at the Racecourse Ground. Accordingly, it’s a stadium that viewers of the hit series <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/podcasts/humphrey-ker-interview-executive-director-at-wrexham-afc/">Welcome to Wrexham</a> already know all too well.</p>



<h2>Wrexham’s FA Cup replay another plus for ESPN</h2>



<p>Saturday’s draw between <a href="http:\/\/www.blythspartans.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blyth Spartans</a> and <a href="https:\/\/www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wrexham</a> on ESPN2 was a <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/worldsoccertalk/status/1581250548916838400" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">historic event</a> for viewers in the United States. It was the first FA Cup qualifying round game ever to air on US television.</p>



<p>Impressively, ESPN hired their own crew of talent to call the game and provide pre-match, half time and post-match analysis. With commentators Guy Mowbray and Alan Smith calling the game exclusively for the audience in the United States, they were aided by pitchside talent featuring host Angus Scott. He was joined by analysts Steve Watson and Hal Robson-Kanu.</p>



<p>Blyth Spartans’ late equalizer meant that a replay is necessary to determine a winner. However, Monday’s FA Cup draw for the First Round will reveal who the winner of Wrexham-Blyth plays in the next round. A win for Wrexham against Blyth certainly improves their chances of being featured by ESPN once again.</p>



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<h2>Wrexham’s connection to ESPN</h2>



<p>ESPN’s connection to Wrexham AFC is a marketing dream, helping both companies promote each other. </p>



<p>First, there’s the <em>Welcome to Wrexham</em> series on Hulu (<a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/tv/mcelhenney-confirms-welcome-to-wrexham-season-two-20221013-WST-404291.html">season 2 has been greenlit</a>), which is available as part of the <a href="https:\/\/go.web.plus.espn.com/mg25qa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Disney Bundle</a>. Second, <em>Welcome to Wrexham</em> airs in Europe on <a href="https:\/\/go.web.plus.espn.com/c/330866/865651/9070" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Disney+</a>. Third, viewers are drawn to Wrexham games on <a href="https:\/\/go.web.plus.espn.com/mWebq" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ESPN+</a> because of the popularity of Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Fourth and finally, ESPN+ promotes many of its other soccer programming during Wrexham games. For instance, Saturday’s Blyth-Wrexham match promoted El Clásico, as well as the DFB-Pokal Cup.</p>



<p>Most importantly, though, is the storytelling aspect. <em>Welcome to Wrexham</em> has done an incredible job at telling us the stories of the players, staff, volunteers and fans involved with the club. And they’ve done it in such an endearing way. We feel for the Wrexham community. At the same time, the series has helped us feel part of the community itself, too.</p>



<p>Long may that continue.</p>



<p><em>Photo credit: IMAGO / Pro Sports Images</em></p>


Wrexham's FA Cup replay against Blyth Spartans on Tuesday, October 18 will be shown to viewers in the United States.

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Wrexham's FA Cup replay to air in United States

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<p>Blyth Spartans and Wrexham have an FA Cup tie that has TV coverage plans for American audiences. Yes, a pair of <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/tv/espn2-to-broadcast-wrexham-fa-cup-game-20221010-WST-403715.html">non-league teams are on US TV</a>.</p>



<p>It stems from the <em><a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/podcasts/humphrey-ker-interview-executive-director-at-wrexham-afc/">Welcome to Wrexham</a></em> program airing on FX (available on <a href="https:\/\/www.sling.com/?em=1&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=wst&amp;utm_campaign=Wrexham%20&amp;utm_content=cta" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sling Blue</a>). As ESPN carries the FA Cup, this is an opportunity to broadcast their games for American audiences. This is something not currently available for the National League side.</p>



<h2>Blyth vs Wrexham coverage plans</h2>



<p><strong>Kickoff time: </strong>8 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. PT – Saturday, Oct. 15<br><strong>Watch now (in USA): </strong>Live on <a href="https:\/\/www.sling.com/?em=1&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=wst&amp;utm_campaign=Wrexham%20&amp;utm_content=cta" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sling Orange</a><br><strong>Commentators:</strong> Guy Mowbray and Alan Smith<br><strong>US TV:</strong> Match is on ESPN2 (available via <a href="https:\/\/www.sling.com/?em=1&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=wst&amp;utm_campaign=Wrexham%20&amp;utm_content=cta" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sling Orange</a>)</p>



<p>This game actually changed time slots just to accommodate the American audience. Previously, the Blyth vs Wrexham game had minimal coverage plans. After all, these are two non-league teams just trying to get to the first round proper of this season’s FA Cup. However, with the rise in popularity of Wrexham AFC, the FA bumped the game up by two hours for the American audience.</p>



<p>This game is actually at Blyth, meaning that many Americans are seeing the side for the first time. In terms of Wrexham, many fans may be used to the Racecourse Ground and the players. This is something entirely new for them.</p>



<h5>Blyth hosts Wrexham</h5>



<p>As stated, Wrexham AFC is now a household name for many Americans. A fair few of these fans are not even soccer fans. They might just be followers of the owners of the club, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. </p>



<p>Streaming rights and viewership in the United States is a major focus for the two owners. Both Reynolds and McElhenney expressed interest in allowing American audiences to watch their club. However, this is something that the National League, EFL and FA failed to allow.</p>



<p>However, the national tournament in England has exclusive rights in the United States that belong to ESPN. Therefore, this is a rare opportunity to broadcast the game. The movement to broadcast the game on one of ESPN’s main channels is a welcome sight for soccer fans.</p>


On Saturday, Wrexham travels to Blyth in an FA Cup game with actual coverage plans in the United States. US fans can watch the dragons.

Blyth Spartans vs Wrexham AFC: TV coverage plans

<p></p><div><figure class="image"></figure></div>Number of days since an English football club scored a goal during Fox Soccer Channel’s live soccer coverage on Saturdays: <strong>14</strong>.<p></p>
<p>We last saw a goal scored by an English team on Fox Soccer Channel on Saturday, November 15 when Nicolas Anelka knocked the final goal in for Chelsea against West Bromwich Albion. Since then we’ve had to persevere four nil nil draws beginning with last Saturday’s Chelsea 0-0 Newcastle draw, then Aston Villa 0-0 Manchester United. And today’s Middlesbrough 0-0 Newcastle result followed by Bournemouth 0-0 Blyth Spartans in the FA Cup.</p>
<p>Maybe Fox should change the name of their Saturday preview and highlights program from <em>Fox Soccer Match Day</em> to <em>Fox Soccer Snooze Day</em>?</p>


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