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Thrilling FA Cup Clash at Racecourse Ground Ends in Chelsea Victory
Wrexham, England – An electrifying match at the Racecourse Ground saw Chelsea overcome Wrexham in an FA Cup encounter filled with drama and goals. The match, played on March 7, 2026, ended with a final scoreline favouring Chelsea.
Wrexham took an early lead with a goal from S. Smith in the 18th minute, assisted by C. Doyle. Chelsea responded with an own goal by A. Okonkwo in the 40th minute.
The second half was equally exciting. C. Doyle scored again for Wrexham in the 78th minute, assisted by J. Windass, but Chelsea did not give up. J. Acheampong equalized in the 82nd minute. The match went into extra time after the regular time ended in a draw.
In extra time, Chelsea took the lead with a goal from A. Garnacho in the 96th minute, assisted by D. Essugo. A goal from L. Brunt was disallowed for offside after VAR review in the 114th minute. Finally, Joao Pedro sealed the victory for Chelsea with a goal in the 120th minute.
The match was marked by intense contestation, evidenced by the numerous cards. Wrexham received two yellow cards and one red card for G. Dobson in the 90th minute, while Chelsea received three yellow cards.
Despite having only 32% possession, Wrexham took 19 shots, with 5 on target. Chelsea dominated possession with 68% and took 20 shots, with 6 on target.
Substitutions chelsea: at minute 58 M. Sarr came in and M. Guiu went out., at minute 65 J. Hato came in and M. Cucurella went out., at minute 65 R. Lavia came in and D. Essugo went out., at minute 85 L. Delap came in and Joao Pedro went out., at minute 85 J. Acheampong came in and M. Gusto went out., at minute 100 P. Neto came in and J. Derry went out.
Substitutions wrexham: at minute 66 S. Smith came in and K. Moore went out., at minute 66 O. Rathbone came in and J. Windass went out., at minute 76 Z. Vyner came in and N. Broadhead went out., at minute 106 C. Doyle came in and L. Brunt went out., at minute 112 M. Cleworth came in and D. Keillor-Dunn went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Wrexham
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