Chelsea FC have been drawn away against Wrexham AFC in the fifth round of the FA Cup, setting the stage for a blockbuster clash between the Premier League giants and the world’s favorite underdog story.
The draw, conducted by former Blues Karen Carney and Joe Cole, has handed Liam Rosenior’s side a trip to the Racecourse Ground, where they will face a Championship side energized by high-profile ownership and a global fanbase.
How We Got Here
Chelsea marches into the fifth round off the back of a dominant performance. On Friday evening, the Blues sealed their spot with a convincing 4-0 victory over Hull City at the MKM Stadium.
- Star Man: Pedro Neto was the hero of the night, striking a brilliant hat-trick.
- Rising Star: Wonderkid Estêvão Willian also found the back of the net to cap off the rout.
The Wrexham Narrative
While Chelsea are eight-time FA Cup winners, all eyes will be on their opponents. Since the high-profile takeover by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in late 2020, Wrexham has skyrocketed from the fifth-tier National League to the Championship.
The club, made famous by the hit docu-series Welcome to Wrexham, is proving they are more than just a TV show. They were promoted to the Championship last summer after finishing second in League One and are currently sitting 8th in the table, just one point outside the playoff places.
A Long Time Coming
This will be a historic competitive meeting.
- Competitive Drought: Chelsea has not faced Wrexham in a competitive game since February 1982, back in the old Division Two.
- Recent Meetings: While competitive ties have been rare, the two sides have met recently in pre-season friendlies in the USA. Chelsea won 5-0 in North Carolina (2023) and drew 2-2 in California (2024).
Match Details
| Category | Details |
| Fixture | Wrexham AFC vs. Chelsea FC |
| Competition | The Emirates FA Cup, Fifth Round |
| Date | Weekend of 7/8 March 2026 |
| Venue | Racecourse Ground (STōK Cae Ras), Wrexham |
| TV Coverage | Sky Sports Football | BBC Sport |
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