Wrexham vs Chelsea is arguably the standout tie of the 2025-26 FA Cup fifth round.
A high-flying and ambitious Championship club hosting one of the Premier League big boys, it does not get much better than this.
We have previewed Saturday’s headline clash in full below, picking out three betting tips based on NetBet’s latest FA Cup odds.
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Where can I watch Wrexham vs Chelsea in the UK?
Wrexham vs Chelsea will be broadcast live on BBC One, with kick-off scheduled for 5:45pm UK time.
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Recent results
Wrexham have won each of the last three in the Championship vs Ipswich (5-3), Portsmouth (2-1) and Charlton, results which have seen them rise up to sixth in the table.
The Red Dragons’ two FA Cup ties this season saw them enjoy more success at the Racecourse Ground, with a penalty shootout victory over Nottingham Forest (3-3 AET) followed by a 1-0 win over Ipswich.
Chelsea enter this fixture on the back of a huge 4-1 win at Aston Villa, in which Joao Pedro scored a magnificent hat-trick. However, the Blues failed to triumph in the previous three top-flight games vs Leeds (2-2), Burnley (1-1) and Arsenal (2-1).
But it has been plain sailing for Chelsea so far in this competition, with a 5-1 win at Charlton followed by a 4-0 victory at Hull. Can the West Londoners claim another Championship scalp?
Head-to-head record
This is the first meeting between Wrexham and Chelsea since 1982. The Blues won four of the previous nine games, with three finishing as a draw and Wrexham claiming two victories.
Team news
Wrexham were plagued by a sickness bug before the win at Charlton, but manager Phil Parkinson is expected to have a full squad to pick from here – which is a huge boost.
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior can welcome Pedro Neto back from a one-game suspension. Levi Colwill and Jamie Gittens are unavailable, but Estevao could return to the squad after a minor injury.
Wrexham vs Chelsea Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Wrexham are major underdogs here, priced at 6.30 to claim the win. A Chelsea victory is at odds of 1.43, while the draw is 4.90.
Wrexham vs Chelsea Betting Tips
Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.67
A Chelsea goal feels inevitable, but we expect Wrexham to join them on the scoresheet. The Red Dragons netted three times against Forest in the third round, and recently put five past Ipswich on home soil – after beating them in the fourth round. Wrexham have also failed to score just once in the last 17 matches across all competitions.
Player to score or assist – Josh Windass @ 2.75
And if Wrexham are to put the ball in the Chelsea net, star man Windass is a great candidate to be heavily involved in the process. With 15 goal contributions in 30 Championship appearances, the attacking midfielder is enjoying a magnificent season, making the odds on offer here really stand out.
Player to score or assist – Liam Delap @ 1.65
Pedro is in ridiculous form, but with Champions League football on the horizon, expect Rosenior to give the Brazilian an important rest. That paves the way for Delap to start as the No9, and he will be itching to prove his worth. The Englishman has scored just two goals all season, but has three assists in two FA Cup games. So this could be well worth a punt.
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