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'This is what the FA Cup is all about' - Rosenior relishing trip to Hollywood-owned Wrexham

Wrexham host Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth round as the Welsh club look to continue their astonishing rise under Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac.

The arrival of Premier League giants Chelsea to the historic Racecourse Ground could be a taste of what is to come for Wrexham as they battle for promotion from the Championship, where they occupy a play-off position.

Wrexham were still in National League three years ago but three successive promotions have brought them to the verge of the big time, while Phil Parkinson’s team are also contesting their first FA Cup fifth-round tie since 1997.

A place in the quarter-finals is up for grabs but they will be huge underdogs against Chelsea, who are fresh off from beating fellow Champions League hopefuls Aston Villa 4-1 to earn their best result yet under Liam Rosenior.

Follow live updates from Wrexham v Chelsea with our live blog below:

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Wrexham 1-0 Chelsea, 27 mins

Chelsea have settled back into the rhythm of dominating possession but they’re offering little going forward. Food for thought for Liam Rosenior.

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Luke Baker7 March 2026 18:15

SAVE! Wrexham 1-0 Chelsea, 24 mins

Wrexham look lively here. Dobson whips a cros in from the right, one bounce and Cleworth flicks it goalwards, with Sanchez doing well to tip it over the bar.

Ah, the flag went up anyway as Cleworth was marginally offside, so wouldn’t have counted.

Luke Baker7 March 2026 18:10