During the 2011–12 season, Wrexham FC were invited back into the Welsh Cup after 16 years, entering at the third round stage. Their first game was at home to Airbus UK, but a schedule clash meant that the club were required to play two games on 3 December 2011, one against Airbus, and the other against Brentford FC in the second round of the FA Cup. Although the scratch side fielded against Airbus lost, the first team fielded against Brentford produced a shock 1–0 win. On 4 December Wrexham were drawn away to Brighton and Hove Albion FC in the third round of the FA Cup in which they drew 1–1, with the away side's goal coming from Adrian Cieslewicz. The replay, at the Racecourse Ground was also 1–1, with Brighton and Hove Albion FC winning 5–4 on penalties. Player-Manager Andy Morrell scored Wrexham's goal.