"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."
"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."
Wrexham faces Chelsea in a significant FA Cup match while sitting in a playoff position in their league. Phil Parkinson's side has won three consecutive matches, including a 5-3 victory over Ipswich, and aims to reach the FA Cup quarterfinal. Chelsea, managed by Liam Rosenior, recently defeated top-four Aston Villa and has already eliminated two Championship sides this cup run. Rosenior seeks a trophy in his first year at Stamford Bridge. Parkinson previously masterminded Bradford City's FA Cup victory against Chelsea in 2015, providing relevant experience for this encounter.
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