How extra time, penalties work in FA Cup for Wrexham-Chelsea match

Wrexham has a chance to do the unthinkable.

In the FA Cup fifth round, the Red Dragons have gone to extra time against Premier League powerhouse Chelsea. Penalties could loom, too.

The drama is phenomenal in a game that was 2-2 after regulation.

This is how it will work the rest of the way.

Does FA Cup have extra time?

Yes, the FA Cup from the first round onward has extra time.

How long is FA Cup extra time?

It’s a 30-minute extra time session.

That’s broken into two 15-minute halves.

It’s not sudden death. The full half hour is played.

Each team gets an additional substitute in extra time, as well.

Does the FA Cup have penalties?

If the match is still level after extra time, it goes to penalties.

It’s the standard penalty shootout format, with five shooters for each team.

If it’s tied after five shooters, then it becomes a sudden-death shootout to advance.

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