Match report
Wrexham vs Chelsea — the facts
Chelsea won 4–2 away against Wrexham (half-time 1–1).
Wrexham met Chelsea in the FA Cup (Round of 16). Kick-off was Saturday, 7 March 2026, 17:45 UTC at Racecourse Ground. Referee: Peter Bankes.
Key moments
- 18' Goal: Samuel Smith (assist: Callum Doyle) — 1–0
- 40' Goal (own goal): Arthur Okonkwo — 1–1
- 78' Goal: Callum Doyle (assist: Joshua Windass) — 2–1
- 82' Goal: Joshua Kofi Acheampong — 2–2
- 90+3' Red card: George Dobson
- 96' Goal: Alejandro Garnacho (assist: Dário Essugo) — 2–3
- 120' Goal: João Pedro (assist: Dário Essugo) — 2–4
Starting line-ups
Wrexham (3-4-3)
Chelsea (3-4-2-1)
About this match
On this page: the Wrexham vs Chelsea final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this FA Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Wrexham and Chelsea team pages or the FA Cup page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Wrexham vs Chelsea?
Chelsea won 4–2 away against Wrexham (half-time 1–1).
›Who scored in Wrexham vs Chelsea?
Samuel Smith (18') for Wrexham; Arthur Okonkwo (40') (own goal) for Chelsea; Callum Doyle (78') for Wrexham; Joshua Kofi Acheampong (82') for Chelsea; Alejandro Garnacho (96') for Chelsea; João Pedro (120') for Chelsea.
›Where can I watch Wrexham vs Chelsea highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Wrexham vs Chelsea; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.