Wrexham AFC vs Chelsea FC: Last 5 Competitive Meetings

As the preseason friendly against Chelsea is approaching, Wrexham AFC fans are eagerly anticipating the result. It’s been over 40 years since the teams last faced each other in a competitive game. The Red Dragons have a somewhat good record against Chelsea in the competitive fixtures.

As the world’s third-oldest club gear up for the preseason friendly against the Londoners, let us delve into the history between the two clubs. The article intends to take a comprehensive look at the last five meetings between Wrexham and Chelsea.

Wrexham AFC 1-0 Chelsea FC: League game (1982)

In the 1981-82 season, Wrexham and Chelsea were playing in Division Two of English soccer. Chelsea visited Racecourse Ground on February 27, 1982. It was a league game between the two. The Red Dragons emerged victorious in front of 3,935 fans. Frank Carrodus [66′] scored the only goal of the game, giving Mel Sutton’s side crucial three points. It was sweet revenge for Wrexham after Chelsea knocked them out of the FA Cup.

Wrexham AFC starting eleven:

Eddie Niedzwecki, Joey Jones, Phil Bater, Gareth Davies, Steve Dowman, Billy Ronson, Dennis Leman, Dixie McNeil, Steve Fox, Mick Vinter, Frank Carrodus

Chelsea FC starting eleven:

Steve Francis, Gary Locke, Chris Hutchings, Mickey Nutton, Gary Chivers, Colin Pates, Peter Rhoades-Brown, Ian Britton, Colin Lee, Clive Walker, Mike Fillery 

Wrexham AFC 1-2 Chelsea FC: FA Cup (1982)

Chelsea visited Racecourse Ground on February 1, 1982, to play in the fourth round of the FA Cup. It was a second replay between the two after drawing the last two games. The Londoners emerged victorious in the game in front of 10,647 fans. Mick Vinter [86′] scored a consolation goal for Mel Sutton’s Wrexham. Micky Droy [28′] and Alan Mayes [66′] scored for Chelsea, managed by John Neal. 

Wrexham AFC starting eleven:

Eddie Niedzwecki, Joey Jones, Phil Bater, Steve Dowman, Wayne Cegielski, Billy Ronson, Steve Fox, Dixie McNeil, Ian Edwards, Mick Vinter, Simon Hunt

Chelsea FC starting eleven:

Steve Francis, Gary Locke, Chris Hutchings, Mickey Nutton, Micky Droy, Colin Pates, Alan Mayes, John Bumstead, Colin Lee, Clive Walker, Peter Rhoades-Brown

Wrexham AFC 1-1 Chelsea FC: FA Cup (1982)

The regular fourth-round fixture between the two clubs ended in a draw. Chelsea visited Wales to take on the Red Dragons at the Racecourse Ground in the replay of the FA Cup fourth round. After an inspiring performance in the regular game in London, the Welsh club put on another impressive performance. They hold the Londoners to a draw, with 8,655 fans at the stadium.

Dixie McNeil scored in the 66th minute for the Red Dragons. It seemed that the goal will be enough for them to advance to the fifth round. However, Chelsea notched an equalizer through Alan Mayes with four minutes remaining. 

Wrexham AFC starting eleven:

Eddie Niedzwecki, Joey Jones, Phil Bater, Steve Dowman, Wayne Cegielski, Billy Ronson, Steve Fox, Dixie McNeil, Ian Edwards, Mick Vinter, Frank Carrodus

Chelsea FC starting eleven:

Steve Francis, Gary Locke, Chris Hutchings, Kevin Hales, Micky Droy, Colin Pates, Alan Mayes, John Bumstead, Colin Lee, Clive Walker, Mike Fillery

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Chelsea FC 0-0 Wrexham AFC: FA Cup (1982)

The Red Dragons drew against the Blues in the fourth round of the FA Cup in the 1981-82 season. The Welsh club visited the league rivals on January 23, 1982. Wrexham gave an impressive performance, holding the Londoners to a 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge with 17,226 fans in attendance. It resulted in a replay at Racecourse Ground, which also ended in a draw. Meanwhile, Chelsea won the second replay and booked their place in the fifth round.

Chelsea FC starting eleven:

Steve Francis, Gary Locke, Chris Hutchings, Kevin Hales, Gary Chivers, Colin Pates, Alan Mayes, John Bumstead, Colin Lee, Clive Walker, Mike Fillery

Wrexham AFC starting eleven:

Eddie Niedzwecki, Joey Jones, Phil Bater, Steve Dowman, Wayne Cegielski, Billy Ronson, Steve Fox, Dixie McNeil, Frank Carrodus, Mick Vinter, Steve Buxton

Chelsea FC 2-0 Wrexham AFC: League (1981)

Wrexham visited Stamford Bridge for a Division Two league game on October 10, 1981. Chelsea put on an inspiring performance in the second half. Wrexham managed to keep a clean sheet in the first half. However, the Londoners hit back at the Red Dragons, scoring two second-half goals and getting three crucial points. Mike Fillery [59]’ and Colin Lee [73′] gave the Blues a vital win. 

Chelsea FC starting eleven: 

Petar Borota, Gary Locke, Chris Hutchings, Colin Viljoen, Colin Pates, Gary Chivers, Peter Rhoades-Brown, Ian Britton, Colin Lee, Alan Mayes, Mike Fillery

It looks like a better record for Wrexham in the last five competitive meetings with Chelsea. They won a game, lost two, and drew two games. Overall, Wrexham has played nine competitive games against Chelsea, winning twice and losing four times. The Red Dragons scored eight goals in the process, conceding 14.

The world’s third-oldest club will take on Chelsea in the Florida Cup during the US pre-season tour. It will take place at Kenan Memorial Stadium, North Carolina, on July 17. The Red Dragons will hope for an inspiring performance again, as they beat the Blues in their last meeting in 1982.

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