Sam Smith Wrexham 2025-26 vs. Chelsea | Signed Match-Worn
Product details
Sam Smith, number 28 for Wrexham, scored the opening goal in the 18th minute and wore this shirt until being substituted off in the 66th minute, replaced by Kieffer Moore, as Wrexham faced Chelsea in the FA Cup Fifth Round at the Racecourse Ground on 7 March 2026. Chelsea won 4-2 after extra time. The shirt is authenticated by Fabricks with NFC digital verification and a Certificate of Authenticity.
Wrexham 2-4 Chelsea: The FA Cup Fifth Round at the Racecourse Ground
Smith put Wrexham ahead on 18 minutes, latching onto a long pass from Callum Doyle, controlling with his first touch, and slotting a left-footed finish past Robert Sanchez. Chelsea equalised through an Arthur Okonkwo own goal on 40 minutes. Callum Doyle restored Wrexham's lead on 78 minutes. Josh Acheampong levelled for Chelsea on 82 minutes. George Dobson was sent off for Wrexham in the 90th minute plus three. Chelsea scored twice in extra time through Alejandro Garnacho on 96 minutes and Joao Pedro in the 120th minute plus five to win 4-2. Smith wore this shirt from kick-off to the 66th minute, when he was replaced by Kieffer Moore.
Wrexham's 2025-26 Home Kit in Red, Number 28
The shirt is Wrexham's 2025-26 home design in the club's traditional red. Number 28 is applied alongside the SMITH nameset in the official font. The shirt carries the Wrexham AFC crest and FA Cup badge. Size M. Match-worn condition, with the fabric carrying the natural characteristics of a shirt worn from kick-off to the 66th minute of an FA Cup Fifth Round tie at the Racecourse Ground.
Smith's Signature in Black Ink, on the Number
The signature is placed on the rear panel, on the white number 28, in black ink. The strokes are open and angular, with a tall initial downstroke, a looping middle section, and a sharp trailing stroke to the right, sitting in the upper portion of the number. The Wrexham AFC crest stamp is visible below the signature on the number, confirming authentication placement on the shirt itself.
Authentication Built for the Most Demanding Collectors
Authenticated by Fabricks with NFC digital verification and a Certificate of Authenticity. The Fabricks record confirms the shirt as Worn and Signed, linked to the Wrexham vs. Chelsea FA Cup Fifth Round fixture on 7 March 2026 at the Racecourse Ground. Authentication was completed on 11 March 2026. The NFC chip allows independent verification at any time.
Smith at Wrexham in 2025-26, His First FA Cup Goal and His Best Scoring Season
Sam Smith is a forward who has been part of Wrexham's squad across the club's rise through the English football pyramid. The goal against Chelsea on 7 March 2026 was his first FA Cup goal for Wrexham and his 8th goal of the 2025-26 season, surpassing his total from the entire 2024-25 campaign. He had previously scored four FA Cup goals for Cambridge United. The FA Cup Fifth Round tie against Chelsea was the highest-profile domestic cup fixture of Wrexham's season. Smith started and scored in the 18th minute, giving Wrexham the lead against a Premier League side at the Racecourse Ground. He wore this shirt for 66 minutes before being replaced by Kieffer Moore as Wrexham looked to hold their lead. The shirt documents the goal, the performance, and the player who put Wrexham ahead of Chelsea in the FA Cup at the moment this season's scoring record was broken.
The Match-Worn Specification
Fabricks authentication confirms this shirt as match-worn, with the label reading Worn, Signed. The shirt was worn by Sam Smith from kick-off to the 66th minute of the Wrexham vs. Chelsea FA Cup Fifth Round fixture on 7 March 2026 at the Racecourse Ground, when he was replaced by Kieffer Moore. Match-worn status is verified through the Fabricks certificate and NFC chip, which link the physical item to the documented fixture.
What You Receive
The signed match-worn football shirt, size M. Fabricks certificate of authenticity with NFC verification chip. Luxury gift box. Dispatched from Amsterdam by Walkouts with tracked, insured international delivery. The Fabricks NFC chip allows independent authentication verification at any time after delivery.
Player: Sam Smith - Team: Wrexham A.F.C. - Competition: English Football League Championship (EFL) - Season: 2025-2026 - Shirt: Match Worn - Packaging: Luxury Gift Box - COA: Fabricks - Proof: Digital (NFC); Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Size: M - Color: Red - Fabric: Polyester - Sleeve Length: Short - Neckline: V-neck - Condition: Mint (M)
Date Authenticated: 11 March 2026 – Player: Sam Smith – Team: Wrexham A.F.C. – Season: 2025/2026 – Shirt Number: 28 – Shirt Size: M – Type: Worn, Signed – Position: Attacker – Born Date: 8 March 1998 – Born Country: England – Born City: Manchester
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Matchup: Wrexham A.F.C. - Chelsea – League: FA Cup – Date: 7 March 2026 – Location: Racecourse Ground – Result: 2-4
How is the shirt authenticated?
Fabricks authenticated the shirt on 11 March 2026 using NFC digital verification and issued a Certificate of Authenticity. The certificate links the physical item to the Wrexham vs. Chelsea FA Cup Fifth Round fixture on 7 March 2026 at the Racecourse Ground and confirms both match-worn status and signature authenticity. The NFC chip allows independent verification at any time.
Where is the signature located and what ink was used?
The signature is placed on the rear panel, on the white number 28, in black ink. The strokes are open and angular, with a tall initial downstroke, a looping middle section, and a sharp trailing stroke to the right, sitting in the upper portion of the number. The Wrexham AFC crest stamp and the Fabricks NFC holographic sticker are visible below the signature on the number.
What was the context of this match and what did Smith contribute?
Wrexham faced Chelsea in the FA Cup Fifth Round on 7 March 2026 at the Racecourse Ground. Smith scored the opening goal on 18 minutes, latching onto a long pass from Callum Doyle and slotting a left-footed finish past Robert Sanchez. He wore this shirt until the 66th minute, when he was replaced by Kieffer Moore. Wrexham led twice and were level at 90 minutes before Chelsea won 4-2 after extra time.
What size is the shirt and what condition is it in?
The shirt is size M. It is in match-worn condition, with the fabric carrying the natural characteristics of a shirt worn from kick-off to the 66th minute of an FA Cup Fifth Round tie. The signature is placed on the rear panel, on the number, in black ink.
How is the shirt packaged and delivered?
The shirt is delivered in a Walkouts luxury gift box alongside the Fabricks certificate of authenticity with NFC chip. We dispatch from Amsterdam with tracked, insured international delivery.
Why is this a significant goalscorer shirt?
The goal against Chelsea was Smith's first FA Cup goal for Wrexham and his 8th goal of the 2025-26 season, surpassing his total from the entire 2024-25 campaign. He had previously scored four FA Cup goals for Cambridge United. The shirt was worn in the 66 minutes that included the goal, in an FA Cup Fifth Round tie against a Premier League club at the Racecourse Ground, at the point his season scoring record was broken.
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