Chelsea to face Championship club in FA Cup fifth round

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February 16, 2026 20:25 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin

Chelsea have been drawn against a Championship outfit for the fifth round of the FA Cup next month.

The Blues were away to promotion-chasing Hull City in the fourth round and they secured a comfortable 4-0 win at the MKM Stadium.

The club have now been handed another favourable draw against Wrexham, who are likewise chasing promotion to the top-flight.

The Welsh outfit have secured three promotions on the bounce and they are now eyeing their first-ever season in the English top tier.

Despite this, they are expected to name a strong XI for the Cup tie.

Chelsea will be away for the game and they should be overwhelming favourites to make the last eight of the famous old competition.

While the Blues have received a favourable tie, Newcastle United have a difficult one as they host Manchester City again this campaign.

The Magpies have already met the Cityzens on three separate occasions this term and will be in league action at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.