Preview: Wrexham vs Chelsea Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | FA Cup 2025-26

The previous outing between these clubs ended in a 2-2 draw.

Wrexham are now going to host Chelsea FC for their fifth-round fixture of the 2025-26 FA Cup. This will be an interesting outing between these clubs, taking place at STōK Cae Ras.

The Red Dragons have performed well in their last few matches and will be looking to extend their positive run of form. They have secured back-to-back victories in their last three matches and will be fully confident for their next one. Wrexham AFC will be at home, keeping them at an advantage from the beginning.

The Blues have been very inconsistent with their performances. They will be away from home for their upcoming contest, and this might even make the situation a bit difficult for them.

Chelsea FC are coming in after securing a 4-1 win against Aston Villa in the Premier League contest. They will be looking to continue their form in their FA Cup clash.

Kick-off:

• Location: Wrexham, Wales
• Stadium: STōK Cae Ras
• Date: Saturday, March 07
• Kick-off Time: 11:15 PM IST/ 05:45 PM GMT/ 12:45 PM ET/ 09:45 AM PT
• Referee: Peter Bankes
• VAR: In use

Form:

Wrexham: W-D-W-W-W

Chelsea: D-W-D-L-W

Players to Watch

Oliver Rathbone (Wrexham)

Oliver Rathbone is coming in after scoring a goal for his side in the previous league fixture. He can control the midfield well and is also capable of scoring goals. The 29-year-old is in a decent run of form and is going to play an important role for Wrexham.

He has scored one goal in the FA Cup this season.

Joao Pedro (Chelsea)

The 24-year-old has been an important aspect of the squad in the attacking front for Chelsea. He is coming in after scoring a sensational hat-trick in the last league game against the Villans. Joao Pedro is going to lead the attacking front and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Goal number three for Joao Pedro. 👏#CFC | #AVLCHE pic.twitter.com/98qyz8sYJU

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) March 5, 2026

Match Facts

• Wrexham are undefeated in their last five games.
• Chelsea have won two of their last five matches.
• The Red Dragons have only won one of their six games against the Blues.

Wrexham vs Chelsea: Betting Tips and Odds

• Chelsea to win @4/9 Ladbrokes
• Joao Pedro to score @27/20 BetMGM
• Goals over 3.5 @5/4 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Wrexham will miss out on the services of Ben Sheaf, Lewis Brunt and Aaron James. They are injured. Liberato Cacace and Matty James might also miss out due to their fitness issues.

Levi Colwill, Estevao, Jamie Gittens and Dario Essugo are not going to be in action for Chelsea due to their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 6

Wrexham won: 1

Chelsea won: 2

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Wrexham predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Okonkwo (GK); Cleworth, Hyam, Doyle; Kabore, Dobson, O’Brien, Thomason; Rathbone, Windass; Moore

Chelsea predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Jørgensen (GK); Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; James, Caicedo, Fernandez; Palmer, Pedro, Garnacho

Match Prediction

This is going to be an intense outing between these clubs. Chelsea FC are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Wrexham in their upcoming FA Cup clash.

Prediction: Wrexham 1-3 Chelsea

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes

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