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Wrexham host Premier League side Chelsea in the FA Cup on Saturday
Ryan Longman and Kieffer Moore celebrates Wrexham's goal against Swansea
Kieffer Moore (right) is back for Wrexham tonight (Image: Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
How to watch Wrexham vs Chelsea in FA Cup fifth round including TV channel and live stream info
Kick-off Time: The match is scheduled to take place this Saturday, March 7, 2026. Official kick-off is set for 5:45 PM GMT, making it the marquee evening fixture for the day’s cup action.
Match Location: The game will be held at Wrexham’s historic home, the STōK Cae Ras (also known as the Racecourse Ground). As the oldest international football stadium in the world still in use, it is expected to be at its atmospheric best for the visit of the Blues.
UK TV Channel & Coverage: The match will be broadcast live on BBC One and TNT Sports 2. Coverage on BBC One starts promptly at 5:15 PM GMT, while TNT Sports 2 begins their build-up at 5:00 PM GMT.
S4C Coverage: While the BBC holds the primary terrestrial rights, Welsh-language channel S4C often provides additional coverage or highlights for major Wrexham fixtures. However, for this specific FA Cup Fifth Round tie, the primary live free-to-air destination is BBC One.
UK Live Stream Options: Fans can stream the game for free via the BBC iPlayer app or the BBC Sport website, provided they have a valid TV license. Alternatively, TNT Sports subscribers can watch via the discovery+ app, which is available on most smart TVs, consoles, and mobile devices.
How to Watch in the US: For viewers in the United States, the match will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN+. The game kicks off at 12:45 PM ET / 9:45 AM PT, and you will need an active ESPN+ subscription to access the live stream.
UK Radio Coverage: Full live commentary will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT. These stations usually begin their matchday programming several hours early, with dedicated national coverage starting around 5:00 PM GMT.
Welsh Radio Coverage: BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru will provide live commentary, offering a local perspective that you won't get on the national stations like talkSPORT.
Wrexham Team News: The Red Dragons will unfortunately be without key midfielder Ben Sheaf, who is sidelined with a long-term muscle injury. However, star striker Kieffer Moore is expected to lead the line as Wrexham looks to cause one of the biggest upsets in their recent history.
Chelsea Team News: Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior is expected to rotate his squad but will be missing Pedro Neto due to suspension following a recent red card. Additionally, long-term absentee Levi Colwill remains out, though Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez are both fit and likely to feature.
Head-to-Head Record: Historically, these sides haven't met frequently, but Chelsea hold the upper hand with four wins to Wrexham's two, alongside three draws. Their most recent competitive meeting was a famous FA Cup tie in 1982, which required two replays before Chelsea eventually progressed.
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