Wrexham’s charge for a fourth successive promotion is on hold this weekend as they host Chelsea in a truly blockbuster cup tie, and you can follow it all live right here with ESPN.
Phil Parkinson’s side sit in a playoff spot in the league and a win against a Champions League side at the STōK Cae Ras to book an FA Cup quarterfinal spot would only increase the feel-good factor around the Hollywood-owned club.
Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea come into this one on the back of a resounding win against top four opponents Aston Villa and are looking to avoid an untimely upset in north Wales.
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Chelsea have already beaten two Championship sides on their cup run this year, knocking Hull City and Charlton Athletic to the wayside as Rosenior targets a trophy to mark his first year at Stamford Bridge, with Wrexham their toughest test yet.
The hosts are on a run of three wins in a row, including a chaotic 5-3 win over Ipswich to keep themselves in the playoff mix.
And with Parkinson in charge of Bradford City for their famous FA Cup win at the Bridge in 2015, he has prior experience of masterminding a win against Chelsea, can he do it again tonight?
