Match report
Chelsea 4–2 Wrexham: FA Cup Drama Unfolds
Wrexham
2–4
AET
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
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18' Wrexham Goal · Normal GoalS. Smith · Assist: Callum Doyle -
23' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardR. LaviaFoul
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40' Chelsea Goal · Own GoalArthur Okonkwo -
58' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Sarr · On: M. Guiu -
65' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Hato · On: M. Cucurella -
65' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Lavia · On: Dário Essugo -
66' Wrexham subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Rathbone · On: J. Windass -
66' Wrexham subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Smith · On: K. Moore -
76' Wrexham subst · Substitution 3Off: Zak Vyner · On: N. Broadhead -
78' Wrexham Goal · Normal GoalCallum Doyle · Assist: J. Windass -
82' Chelsea Goal · Normal GoalJ. Acheampong -
85' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Delap · On: João Pedro -
85' Chelsea subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Acheampong · On: M. Gusto -
90'+1 Wrexham Var · Card upgradeGeorge Dobson -
90'+3 Wrexham Card · Red CardGeorge DobsonFoul
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90' Wrexham subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Longman · On: R. Barnett -
96' Chelsea Goal · Normal GoalA. Garnacho · Assist: Dário Essugo -
100' Chelsea subst · Substitution 6Off: P. Neto · On: J. Derry -
101' Wrexham Card · Yellow CardG. ThomasonFoul
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106' Wrexham subst · Substitution 5Off: Callum Doyle · On: Lewis Brunt -
110' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardAndrey SantosTime wasting
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112' Wrexham subst · Substitution 6Off: Max Cleworth · On: D. Keillor-Dunn -
116' Wrexham Var · Goal cancelledLewis Brunt -
120' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardA. GarnachoArgument
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120' Chelsea Goal · Normal GoalJoão 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.