US EditionPremier League Ready? Wrexham Takes on World Champion Chelsea in the FA Cup
Wrexham faces Club World Cup champions Chelsea in an FA Cup quarterfinal at the Racecourse Ground as a test of their readiness for the Premier League.
- This Saturday's FA Cup fixture at the Racecourse Ground pitches Wrexham AFC against Chelsea FC in a test of Wrexham's Premier League readiness.
- Speaking to industry experts last week, Michael Williamson said Wrexham AFC, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, has signed more than 60 players since 2021, including 16 last summer.
- Wrexham face selection doubts including Ben Sheaf, Liberato Cacace and Matty James, while Jay Rodriguez, Kieffer Moore and Issa Kabore are available with Arthur Okonkwo expected to start.
- Wrexham AFC's promotion risks include needing significant spending increases, with recent promoted clubs Leicester, Ipswich, and Southampton all relegated last season, highlighting survival challenges.
- In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and free on BBC One, while Chelsea FC have spent close to $2 billion under Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, winning last year’s Club World Cup.
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Soccer-Wrexham tap into past glory in bid for FA Cup upset against Chelsea
WREXHAM, Wales, March 5 (Reuters) - Wrexham players have watched clips of the Racecourse Ground's most famous giant‑killings several times over the course of this season -- reminders of what this old stadium has witnessed, and what might again be possible. Read full story
Wrexham tap into past glory in bid for FA Cup upset against Chelsea
WREXHAM, Wales, March 5 : Wrexham players have watched clips of the Racecourse Ground's most famous giant‑killings several times over the course of this season - reminders of what this old stadium has witnessed, and what might again be possible.Now, as Premier League heavyweights Chelsea arrive for an FA C
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Premier League ready? Wrexham takes on world champion Chelsea in the FA Cup
Next up for Wrexham is world champion Chelsea. While a place in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup is at stake when the teams face off at the Racecourse Ground on Saturday, for Wrexham it will be a timely gauge of just how “Premier League-ready” it is.
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