Wrexham 2-4 Chelsea, FA Cup: Blues Clinch Victory In Extra-Time

Against the world champion, Wrexham came agonizingly close to another spectacular plot twist. Substitute Lewis Brunt was a matter of inches offside when he headed in what looked like an equalizing goal in a thrilling FA Cup fifth round clash against Premier League giant Chelsea on Saturday. Wrexham - in front of Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac - led twice at the Racecourse Ground and, even down to 10 men in extra time, pushed Chelsea right down to the wire before eventually losing 4-2. Goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Joao Pedro in extra time ultimately proved the difference between Club World Cup champion Chelsea and a Wrexham team that was playing non-league soccer just three years ago.

Updated on: 8 March 2026 2:30 pm

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Chelsea players walk off the pitch after the fifth round FA Cup soccer match between Wrexham and Chelsea in Wrexham, Wales. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Chelsea's head coach Liam Rosenior walks off the pitch after the fifth round FA Cup soccer match between Wrexham and Chelsea in Wrexham, Wales. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Wrexham's Lewis Brunt celebrates a a goal that wa disallowed later during the fifth round FA Cup soccer match between Wrexham and Chelsea in Wrexham, Wales. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Wrexham's Nathan Broadhead, front, and Chelsea's Dario Essugo fight for the ball during the fifth round FA Cup soccer match between Wrexham and Chelsea in Wrexham, Wales. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Chelsea players celebrate after a goal during the fifth round FA Cup soccer match between Wrexham and Chelsea in Wrexham, Wales. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho scores during the fifth round FA Cup soccer match between Wrexham and Chelsea in Wrexham, Wales. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Chelsea players huddle before the extra time during the fifth round FA Cup soccer match between Wrexham and Chelsea in Wrexham, Wales. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Wrexham's George Dobson receives a red card during the fifth round FA Cup soccer match between Wrexham and Chelsea in Wrexham, Wales. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Wrexham's Callum Doyle celebrates after scoring during the fifth round FA Cup soccer match between Wrexham and Chelsea in Wrexham, Wales | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Chelsea's Josh Acheampong, left, and Wrexham's Zak Vyner fight for the ball during the fifth round FA Cup soccer match between Wrexham and Chelsea in Wrexham, Wales. | Photo: AP/Jon Super