Wrexham 2-4 Chelsea result: Joao Pedro and Alejandro Garnacho net in extra-time as Chelsea come from behind to reach FA Cup quarter-finals

The Emirates FA Cup / 5th Round

SToK Cae Ras / 07.03.2026

Wrexham

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Chelsea

S. Smith(18')
C. Doyle(78')

A. Okonkwo(40' O.G)
J. Acheampong(82')
A. Garnacho(96')
J. Pedro(120+5')

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CHELSEA SURVIVE SCARE TO REACH THE FA CUP QUARTER FINALS AFTER THRILLER AT WREXHAM

Alejandro Garnacho and Joao Pedro struck in extra-time as Chelsea flipped the Hollywood script to complete a 4-2 victory over 10-man Wrexham and progress to the last eight of the FA Cup.

The Red Dragons got off to the perfect start on 18 minutes when Sam Smith raced on to Callum Doyle’s long ball and calmly rolled a neat finish beyond a hesitant Robert Sanchez.

One chance = one goal! Smith gives Wrexham shock lead

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Blues boss Liam Rosenior made nine changes from the midweek win at Aston Villa and the visitors lacked rhythm until they were gifted an equaliser five minutes prior to the interval.

Garnacho’s shot was hacked off the line by George Thomason but his clearance crashed into the back of goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo and rebounded into his own net.

‘Talk about being unfortunate’ - Okonkwo own goal draws Chelsea level before interval

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Wrexham were dreaming again when Doyle beautifully flicked home 12 minutes from time, but Josh Acheampong dragged Chelsea level for a second time just four minutes later.

Brilliant Doyle finish has Wrexham dreaming of huge upset against Chelsea

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The Red Dragons were then left with an uphill task when VAR intervened, leading to George Dobson receiving a straight red card for a reckless challenge in stoppage time.

Chelsea were initially dominant in extra-time and Garnacho hooked in a volley to put them on the path to the last eight.

‘Brilliant’ – Garnacho volley sees Chelsea complete the turnaround

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Wrexham’s high-profile owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney were in attendance, but there was no late plot twist as substitute Lewis Brunt’s header was ruled out by VAR for offside.

Chelsea then rubbed salt in their wounds when substitute Joao Pedro scored a lovely solo goal deep into stoppage time.

The Blues will now switch focus to a trip to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last 16 tie on Wednesday night - live on TNT Sports and discovery+. Wrexham host Hull City in the Championship on Tuesday.

In-form Pedro wraps up victory with Chelsea fourth

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FORMER WREXHAM GOALKEEPER BEN FOSTER ON TNT SPORTS

"It’s a cruel game football, isn’t it. I still do think though, I know they got the decision right for the disallowed goal, but I just think for the neutrals we have been robbed of a penalty shoot-out. I think it would’ve been the right thing to (to give the goal).

"They should be so proud of themselves, everybody connected with this football club should be really proud of that performance from Wrexham."

Joe Cole: "I don’t want to sound condescending to the losing side about how they performed. But they were brilliant. I knew they were a good side because of where they’re sitting in the Championship. This was a barometer of where this club should be, and they absolutely are. They pushed Chelsea, you can talk about their nine players changed, coming at a busy time for Chelsea, but Chelsea were on the ropes for long parts of that game."

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"It just continues in terms of what the FA Cup is all about. A side that has had huge success in this competition in Chelsea, and a side that wants to be in these games on a regular basis.

"It was a remarkable game of football and I think the 4-2 scoreline doesn’t reflect the full game. However, they (Wrexham) gave absolutely everything and going down to 10 players and still showing the possibility of finding an equaliser, says everything about their character."

"Chelsea aren’t going to play well every game and the changes Liam (Rosenior) made didn’t make the difference, but they find themselves in the next round and that’s the main thing."

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