Match report

Chelsea 4–2 Wrexham: FA Cup Drama Unfolds

Wrexham
Wrexham
2–4
AET
Chelsea
Chelsea
Mar 7, 2026

Chelsea emerged victorious in their FA Cup clash against Wrexham, overcoming a two-goal deficit to secure a 4-2 win. Wrexham took an early lead with goals from S. Smith and an own goal by Arthur Okonkwo, but Chelsea's resilience and firepower were evident as they fought back with goals from J. Acheampong, A. Garnacho, and a late strike from Joao Pedro.

Key Facts

  • • Wrexham took the lead through S. Smith at 18 minutes, assisted by Callum Doyle.
  • • Chelsea equalized through an own goal by Arthur Okonkwo at 40 minutes.
  • • Callum Doyle scored Wrexham's second goal at 78 minutes, assisted by J. Windass.
  • • J. Acheampong found the net for Chelsea at 82 minutes.
  • • A. Garnacho scored for Chelsea at 96 minutes, assisted by Dario Essugo.
  • • Joao Pedro sealed the win for Chelsea with a goal at 120 minutes.

Lineups

Wrexham

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Okonkwo (G)
  • 4 M. Cleworth (D)
  • 5 D. Hyam (D)
  • 2 C. Doyle (D)
  • 47 R. Longman (M)
  • 26 Z. Vyner (M)
  • 15 G. Dobson (M)
  • 14 G. Thomason (M)
  • 20 O. Rathbone (F)
  • 28 S. Smith (F)
  • 27 L. O'Brien (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 D. Ward
  • 16 J. Rodriguez
  • 10 J. Windass
  • 33 N. Broadhead
  • 29 R. Barnett
  • 3 L. Brunt
  • 19 K. Moore
  • 24 D. Scarr
  • 7 D. Keillor-Dunn

Chelsea

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Sanchez (G)
  • 19 M. Sarr (D)
  • 4 T. Adarabioyo (D)
  • 5 B. Badiashile (D)
  • 34 J. Acheampong (M)
  • 17 Andrey Santos (M)
  • 45 R. Lavia (M)
  • 21 J. Hato (M)
  • 7 P. Neto (F)
  • 49 A. Garnacho (F)
  • 9 L. Delap (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 T. Sharman-Lowe
  • 23 T. Chalobah
  • 24 R. James
  • 20 Joao Pedro
  • 27 M. Gusto
  • 38 M. Guiu
  • 3 M. Cucurella
  • 14 D. Essugo
  • 55 J. Derry

Timeline

  1. Wrexham
    18' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Smith · Assist: Callum Doyle
  2. Chelsea
    23' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    R. Lavia

    Foul

  3. Chelsea
    40' Chelsea Goal · Own Goal
    Arthur Okonkwo
  4. Chelsea
    58' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Sarr · On: M. Guiu
  5. Chelsea
    65' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Hato · On: M. Cucurella
  6. Chelsea
    65' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Lavia · On: Dário Essugo
  7. Wrexham
    66' Wrexham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Rathbone · On: J. Windass
  8. Wrexham
    66' Wrexham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Smith · On: K. Moore
  9. Wrexham
    76' Wrexham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Zak Vyner · On: N. Broadhead
  10. Wrexham
    78' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    Callum Doyle · Assist: J. Windass
  11. Chelsea
    82' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Acheampong
  12. Chelsea
    85' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Delap · On: João Pedro
  13. Chelsea
    85' Chelsea subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Acheampong · On: M. Gusto
  14. Wrexham
    90'+1 Wrexham Var · Card upgrade
    George Dobson
  15. Wrexham
    90'+3 Wrexham Card · Red Card
    George Dobson

    Foul

  16. Wrexham
    90' Wrexham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Longman · On: R. Barnett
  17. Chelsea
    96' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Garnacho · Assist: Dário Essugo
  18. Chelsea
    100' Chelsea subst · Substitution 6
    Off: P. Neto · On: J. Derry
  19. Wrexham
    101' Wrexham Card · Yellow Card
    G. Thomason

    Foul

  20. Wrexham
    106' Wrexham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Callum Doyle · On: Lewis Brunt
  21. Chelsea
    110' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    Andrey Santos

    Time wasting

  22. Wrexham
    112' Wrexham subst · Substitution 6
    Off: Max Cleworth · On: D. Keillor-Dunn
  23. Wrexham
    116' Wrexham Var · Goal cancelled
    Lewis Brunt
  24. Chelsea
    120' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    A. Garnacho

    Argument

  25. Chelsea
    120' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    João Pedro · Assist: Dário Essugo

Match Stats

Stat Wrexham Chelsea
Fouls 11 6
Pass Accuracy 79% 91%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 19 21
Corners 9 4
Total Passes 456 1010
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 8 6
Shots on Target 5 7
xG 2.29 2.49
Shots off Target 6 8
Possession 32% 68%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 360 920
Shots Inside Box 12 14
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 7 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chelsea's early yellow card to R. Lavia for a foul at 23 minutes disrupted their rhythm, but they managed to equalize through an own goal by Arthur Okonkwo at 40 minutes.
  • ▸ Chelsea's late surge saw them score three unanswered goals starting from the 82nd minute, with crucial assists from Dario Essugo, turning the game in their favor.