Chelsea Unveils FA Cup Fifth Round Opponents

Bassyonni

Published: February 16, 2026 3:05 PM ET

Chelsea Unveils FA Cup Fifth Round Opponents

Chelsea Football Club has been drawn to face Wrexham AFC in the fifth round of the FA Cup. This exciting matchup will take place away from home. Chelsea secured their spot in this round with an impressive 4-0 victory over Hull City in the Championship.

Chelsea’s Road to the Fifth Round

The win against Hull City featured a stunning performance from Pedro Neto, who scored three goals. Estevao Willian also contributed with a goal, solidifying Chelsea’s advance in the tournament.

FA Cup Fifth Round Draw Details

The draw for the fifth round was conducted by Chelsea alumni Karen Carney and Joe Cole. This took place just before Macclesfield’s fourth-round match against Brentford. The matches are scheduled for the weekend of March 7-8, 2026. More information on fixtures and ticket sales will be announced soon.

About Wrexham AFC

Chelsea’s upcoming opponent, Wrexham AFC, has a rich history but has faced challenges over the years. The club’s fortunes changed dramatically after the takeover by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in late 2020. Since then, Wrexham has risen from the National League to the Championship.

Wrexham was promoted to the Championship after finishing second in League One.
Currently, Wrexham sits in eighth place, just one point away from playoff contention.

Previous Encounters

Chelsea has not faced Wrexham in a competitive match since February 1982 during the old Division Two. However, they have played friendly matches, including two pre-season games in the United States. Chelsea won the 2023 friendly 5-0 and drew 2-2 in the 2024 match.