In one of the more rare soccer matchups, Wrexham is hosting Chelsea in the FA Cup, and fans are curious about how to watch today’s game. Fans will not be able to watch the Wrexham-Chelsea match on a traditional TV channel.
Instead, the match will be streamed on ESPN+, requiring an ESPN Select subscription starting at $12.99 monthly.
For fans only interested in watching Wrexham take on Chelsea, there does not appear to be an ESPN+ free trial. Instead, the best option appears to be subscribing for the month then canceling if you do not desire to keep an ESPN+ subscription.
The ESPN+ coverage begins at 12:15 p.m. Eastern, while the game kicks off at 12:45 p.m. Fubo TV carries some FA Cup games and offers a free trial. Fans will need to check Fubo to see if the platform is streaming the Wrexham-Chelsea match.
Here’s what you need to know about Wrexham taking on Chelsea.
Wrexham Hosts Chelsea at the Racecourse in the FA Cup Game
The two teams have played in the United States in friendlies, but this is a far different matchup. Wrexham hosting Chelsea at the Racecourse is one of the beautiful things about the FA Cup.
Many American fans have come to love Wrexham as a result of the popular “Welcome to Wrexham” docu-series. Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney purchased the team and have injected new life into Wrexham.
McElhenney and Reynolds will offer live commentary on Sky Sports during the Wrexham-Chelsea match.
“Like a lot of people I was brought up watching the FA Cup and you have a duty to really respect the club you’re managing and their history,” Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson said of the team’s matchup against Chelsea, per BBC.com.
“When you go around the Wrexham area, the game most supporters will still talk about is that Arsenal game with Mickey Thomas all those years ago, and the highlights will often be on the TV when the FA Cup comes back around again,” Parkinson added.
“But I said to the players before the Forest game this is our chance now to make more memories. We did that and have earned the right for this, so can we make some more memories on Saturday evening?”
Chelsea Faces Difficult Challenge of Balancing Premier League, Champions League & FA Cup
Wrexham is likely hoping that Chelsea will be looking ahead to their upcoming Champions League matchup against PSG. It is champagne problems, but Chelsea is facing the difficult reality of balancing the FA Cup, Champions League and Premier League schedules.
Chelsea is a massive favorite to defeat Wrexham at -210, per FanDuel. Wrexham is +480 to pull off the upset against the Premier League power. Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior is doing his best to make sure the club is not overlooking Wrexham.
“We know it will be a really difficult game,” Rosenior noted, per Yahoo Sports. “It’s a club that’s on the rise, and there is good energy and a good vibe around. It’s hard to play against that, so we will take the game really seriously.”
Chelsea takes on PSG in the Champions League on Wednesday, March 11, at 4 p.m. on Paramount+. Wrexham battles Hull City on Tuesday, March 10, at 3:45 p.m. on Paramount+.
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