Wrexham captain Dominic Hyam described Saturday's FA Cup fifth-round match against Chelsea as an 'amazing distraction' from their Championship promotion chase. The Hollywood-backed club has won three straight league games to solidify their hold on a top-six spot as they pursue a fourth consecutive promotion season. This weekend's fixture marks the first meeting between the clubs since Wrexham's famous 1992 FA Cup upset of Arsenal.

Phil Parkinson's side has already knocked out a Premier League team this season, defeating Nottingham Forest 4-3 on penalties in the third round after a 3-3 draw. Hyam, who joined from Blackburn in the summer, scored his first Wrexham goal in that Forest victory. The 30-year-old defender emphasized the importance of creating new history while acknowledging the club's storied past.

The match represents a significant moment for Wrexham, who have transformed from a Fourth Division club to serious promotion contenders under the ownership of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. With Chelsea coming off their Club World Cup victory, the fixture offers Wrexham players the chance to test themselves against elite opposition while maintaining their remarkable upward trajectory in English football.