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He was adored by Rob Mac, now he could stop Wrexham owners earning a five-figure cash boost

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Wrexham are not in action until September 13 due to the international break, but they have a busy end to the month.

After beating Millwall 2-0 in their last Championship fixture, the Dragons have moved up to 15th in the division.

They return to the pitch next Saturday, facing Queens Park Rangers at the Racecourse Ground.

League clashes with the likes of Norwich City and Derby County follow, before a huge game against Birmingham City in early October.

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As well as playing four more Championship games this month, Wrexham face Reading in the Carabao Cup.

Rob McElhenney watches Blackpool vs Wrexham AFC - Sky Bet League One
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Rob Mac loved Jack Marriott

The two sides will meet on September 23 in the third round of the competition.

It is the first time Wrexham have reached this stage of the competition for many years, and they are coming up against a former player.

Jack Marriott joined Reading on a permanent basis during the 2025 summer transfer window.

Marriott has impressed for the Royals already, scoring in an EFL Trophy tie against Ollie Palmer’s Swindon Town.

During his time at Wrexham, the striker, who had his 2024/25 hampered by injury, earned high praise from Rob Mac.

Rob said on Marriott during Season 4 of Welcome to Wrexham:  “I love him so much, I wish only good things for him. And for him to score tons of goals for us.” 

Jack Marriott in action during Bolton Wanderers FC v Wrexham AFC in the Sky Bet League One clash.
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Wrexham prize money from Carabao Cup

After a prolific start to 2024/25, which saw him score five League One goals, Marriott lost his place upon returning in the second half of the campaign.

He is a quality striker at League One level, though, and is expected to cause Wrexham problems when they meet later this month.

Should the Dragons win the third-round match, they will earn themselves a £10,000 cash boost.

RoundPrize money
First Round winners£5,000
Second Round winners£7,00
Third Round winners£10,000
Fourth Round winners£15,000
Quarter-Final winners£25,000
Semi-Final winners£25,000
Winner£100,000

The Carabao Cup prize money is by no means huge compared to some other major competitions, but the winner does earn a place in Europe for next season.