Wrexham v Chelsea live: Score and updates from FA Cup

Wrexham start with a purpose, ripping into tackles and trying to set the intensity early on.

But then a heavy touch from Ryan Longman, who has the ball pinched and Chelsea surge forwards. Alejandro Garnacho cuts the ball back from the left but Wrexham scramble clear

Chelsea, as they did in midweek, huddle over the ball on the centre spot just before kick-off. Part of Liam Rosenior’s ‘mind games’.

Anyway, after that, we’re underway

Teams are out in north Wales and kick-off is imminent. Can Wrexham add to their Hollywood story?

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has been speaking to BBC Sport ahead of the clash

“Before the Forest game [in the last round], we spoke to the lads about this being our chance to create some memories for our supporters. We have worked hard to get to this round. Tonight is a great opportunity to test ourselves against a top-class team.

On beating Chelsea with Bradford in the FA Cup in 2015: “That day was very special, and it is one that will always be remembered by Bradford City supporters and everyone who remembers the day.”

Third round: vs Nottingham Forest, 3-3, won 4-3 on pens

Fourth round: vs Ipswich, 1-0

Third round: vs Charlton, 1-5

Fourth round: vs Hull, 0-4

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior admitted he has enjoyed following Wrexham’s rise via their documentary series ‘Welcome to Wrexham’, which charts the club’s progress under the ownership of Hollywood pair Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac.

“I’ve seen a few (episodes),” said Rosenior. “When you see a club grow, develop and come up through the leagues, it’s a great story.

“I think Phil [Parkinson] does an incredible job. The position they’re in in the league as well. We know it’s going to be a really difficult game. It’s a club that’s on the rise, there’s a good energy and a good vibe around them.”

• Wrexham and Chelsea are meeting for the first time since the 1981-82 season. That season, Wrexham and Chelsea played an FA Cup fourth-round tie that required two additional replays.
• Wrexham are into the fifth round for the first time since the 1996-97 season. They reached the quarter-finals that season, one of three times they have reached that stage after 973-74 and 1977-78.

After consecutive promotions, Wrexham are the in-form team in the Championship, up into the play-off places and on a run of three straight wins. The Premier League may be the ultimate goal, but Phil Parkinson says the FA Cup is not a distraction.

“When we beat Ipswich (in the fourth round) we spoke to the lads about putting the Chelsea game on the backburner, concentrate on the league form,” Parkinson said. “We go into this weekend with an ‘everything to gain, nothing to lose’ mindset, but also in a strong position in the league.

“This is the next stage for us against a team of Chelsea’s quality. The main thing on the night is to bring our best performance, but also for ourselves, to see where we are individually and collectively against a team of this standing.”

Co-owner Ryan Reynolds is in attendance this afternoon and the Deadpool star has been glad-handing pre-match

And here’s how Wrexham line up. Central midfielder George Dobson was an injury doubt as he recovers from wrist surgery but he’s fit to start.

However, Issy Kabore isn’t in the squad after suffering hamstring tightness and Nathan Broadhead is only on the bench after a knock last time out.

Sam Smith leads the line with Lewis O’Brien and Ollie Rathbone among the other attacking threats.

Wrexham XI: Okonwo; Cleworth, Hyam, Doyle; Longman, Dobson, Vyner, Thomason; Rathbone, O’Brien; Smith.