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Wrexham Takes Lead Against Chelsea in FA Cup Clash

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  • Sam Smith scored Wrexham's opening goal against Chelsea in the FA Cup clash.
  • Chelsea equalized before half-time with an own goal after a Garnacho strike rebounded off Arthur Okonkwo.
  • Wrexham are in the Championship play-offs with promotion to the Premier League still a possibility.

According to sources, Sam Smith scored Wrexham's opening goal against Chelsea. Aftonbladet reports that Wrexham took the lead against Chelsea in Saturday's FA Cup clash. Aftonbladet also reports that Ryan Reynolds celebrated Wrexham's goal from the stands and was spotted on FaceTime during the celebrations of Sam Smith's goal.

Chelsea named a team full of Premier League stars, including Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto, according to Aftonbladet. Sam Smith scored by smashing low past Robert Sanchez from Callum Doyle's long ball, Aftonbladet states. Chelsea drew level just before half-time with an own goal, Aftonbladet reports.

Chelsea's equalizer came when Garnacho's strike was cleared off the line by George Thomason and rebounded off Arthur Okonkwo into the net, according to Aftonbladet. The final score of the Wrexham vs. Chelsea FA Cup match has not been determined.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have been at Wrexham since the National League and have overseen three back-to-back promotions to the Championship, Aftonbladet reports. Wrexham are currently in the play-offs after 35 games in the Championship, according to Aftonbladet. Promotion to the Premier League isn't out of the question for Wrexham, Aftonbladet states.

Wrexham boss Parkinson plays down speculation on his future, according to an official statement reported by Aftonbladet. The specific comments Ryan Reynolds made during the FaceTime call are unknown.

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