{"id":15042,"date":"2026-03-09T11:37:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T08:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=15042"},"modified":"2026-03-09T11:37:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T08:37:55","slug":"chelsea-edge-wrexham-4-2-after-extra-time-in-thrilling-fa-cup-round-of-16-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/football-news\/chelsea-edge-wrexham-4-2-after-extra-time-in-thrilling-fa-cup-round-of-16-clash\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea Edge Wrexham 4\u20132 After Extra Time in Thrilling FA Cup Round of 16 Clash"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

FA Cup action delivered drama and excitement as Chelsea F.C. overcame a resilient Wrexham A.F.C. 4\u20132 after extra time in a pulsating Round of 16 encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The match had everything fans love about the FA Cup\u2014early goals, dramatic comebacks, late tension, and extra-time heroics. In the end, Chelsea\u2019s superior depth proved decisive as they sealed progression to the quarter-finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fast Start as Wrexham Shock Chelsea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wrexham began the match with confidence and stunned the visitors early in the first half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 18th minute, Sam Smith<\/strong> fired the hosts ahead after connecting with a precise assist from Connor Doyle<\/strong>. The early goal electrified the home crowd and gave Wrexham the belief that a famous FA Cup upset could be on the cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Chelsea quickly regained composure and responded in the 23rd minute. Midfielder Romeo Lavia<\/strong> finished calmly after being set up by Holding<\/strong>, leveling the match at 1\u20131<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The game then swung again just before halftime when a defensive mishap led to an unfortunate own goal by Arthur Okonkwo in the 40th minute<\/strong>, giving Chelsea a 2\u20131 advantage<\/strong> heading into the break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Doyle Forces Late Drama in the Second Half<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The second half saw both teams making tactical changes as Wrexham searched for a route back into the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chelsea looked comfortable for much of the period, but the FA Cup has a habit of producing late twists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 82nd minute<\/strong>, Connor Doyle<\/strong> stepped up once again, finishing brilliantly after being set up by Josh Windass<\/strong> to make it 2\u20131 for Wrexham<\/strong> and reignite the contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chelsea responded quickly. Just three minutes later, defender Josh Acheampong<\/strong> found the net to level the score 2\u20132<\/strong>, sending the match into extra time<\/strong> after a tense finish to regulation time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garnacho and Jo\u00e3o Pedro Settle It in Extra Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Extra time ultimately favored Chelsea\u2019s attacking depth and fresh legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 96th minute<\/strong>, rising star Alejandro Garnacho<\/strong> gave Chelsea the lead with a composed finish following a clever assist from Essugo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrexham attempted to respond but struggled to create clear chances against Chelsea\u2019s organized defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result was finally sealed in the 120+5 minute<\/strong>, when Jo\u00e3o Pedro<\/strong> scored Chelsea\u2019s fourth goal of the night to complete a 4\u20132 victory<\/strong> and secure passage to the next round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key Match Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n