Chelsea’s Alejandro Garnacho and Joao Pedro struck in extra time to secure a nervy 4–2 win against second‑tier Wrexham and a place in the FA Cup quarter‑finals on Saturday.
Wrexham’s Sam Smith had put the Championship side ahead in the 18th minute when he sprinted onto Callum Doyle’s long pass, took a touch and fired past Robert Sanchez.
Chelsea equalised with a huge slice of luck when George Thomason’s attempt to clear Garnacho’s shot struck goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo and rolled in.
Wrexham went back in front after 78 minutes when Doyle diverted the ball past Sanchez after Ryan Longman fired it back into the area from a corner.
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But Josh Acheampong equalised soon after with a blistering shot into the roof of the net after Dobson slipped, sending the game into extra time.
Garnacho then volleyed home from close range in the 97th minute to give Chelsea the lead for the first time on the night.
Wrexham — who lost George Dobson to a 93rd-minute red card — thought they had equalised deep into added time in the extra period when Lewis Brunt headed home but he was offside.
Joao Pedro then sealed Chelsea’s hard-fought win with a close-range shot in the 125th minute
“We’re through,” Rosenior said after the match. “Not the best performance; really, really difficult game, which we knew it would be. Wrexham were outstanding.
“This was a proper FA Cup tie, the reason why everybody loves the FA Cup. I’m just delighted we’re through in the end.”
Saturday’s FA Cup results
Mansfield Town 1-2 Arsenal
Wrexham 2-4 Chelsea
Newcastle 1-3 Manchester City.