How 10-man Wrexham's spirited upset bid against Chelsea fell just short in FA Cup instant classic

Goals in extra time from Alejandro Garnacho and Joao Padro saw Chelsea through to the FA Cup quarter-finals despite an incredible effort from the hosts at The Racecourse Ground

Wrexham 2-4 aet Chelsea: Blues' FA Cup hopes barely escape Wales' 10-man Red Dragons

Second-tier Wrexham pushed Premier League big boys Chelsea all the way through a 4-2 extra time loss in the FA Cup fifth round despite an 80th-minute red card at the Racecourse Ground on Saturday.

Wrexham's upset bid of Chelsea falls just short in extra time as Blues avoid FA Cup shocker

Alejandro Garnacho's goal in extra time was the difference in the end

FA Cup fifth round: Marmoush scores two as Man City come from behind to beat Newcastle

Manchester City - Barnes opens scoring before Savinho and Marmoush (2) FT: Wrexham 2-4 Chelsea - Smith with opener before Okonkwo own goal Doyle restores Wrexham lead but Acheampong equalises minutes later for visitors .

Welcome to Wrexham, from The Athletic’s dedicated club correspondent

Richard Sutcliffe has covered Wrexham AFC since 2023, when the Welsh club were playing in the fifth-tier National League. Now they are in the race for promotion to the Premier League through the Championship play-offs, and today host Chelsea in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

How to follow the FA Cup fifth round on the BBC

BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds will be broadcasting 7 matches from FA Cup fifth-round weekend across 5 Live and the Sports Extra 2 radio stream (available only on BBC Sounds). You can also follow games live with your local BBC radio station on radio, on BBC Sounds or live updates on the BBC Sport App.