Who are Wrexham's biggest rivals?

Chester, in the cross-border derby. Shrewsbury Town and Tranmere Rovers are the club's other main rivals.

What is Wrexham's record against Chester?

In 156 meetings since 1888, Wrexham have won 70, Chester 52, with 34 draws (Chester City and Chester FC, formed in 2010, combined).

When did Wrexham last play Chester?

On 11 March 2018, when Wrexham won 2-0 in the National League. The clubs have been in different divisions since.

Why is it called the cross-border derby?

Wrexham is in Wales and Chester in England, about 12 miles apart. Chester's ground even straddles the border.

Wrexham's rivals

Chester are the old enemy: the cross-border derby, 12 miles apart in two countries, has been played 156 times since 1888, and Wrexham lead 70 wins to 52. Shrewsbury Town and Tranmere Rovers are the other rivals.

Last updated 25 October 2026

Chester: the cross-border derby

Wrexham wins: 70
Draws: 34
Chester wins: 52

The first derby was an FA Cup qualifier at Chester on 8 December 1888, which Wrexham won 3-2. Wrexham's biggest win came on 25 April 1953: 7-0 in the Third Division North. The last meeting was on 11 March 2018, a 2-0 Wrexham win in the National League; since then the two clubs have been divisions apart, so there is no derby on the fixture list. The record combines Chester City (1888 to 2009) and Chester FC, the club formed in 2010 after Chester City folded, who first met Wrexham in 2013.

Sources: Wikipedia, cross-border derby; Wikipedia, Chester FC.

Shrewsbury Town

The other border rivalry, with Shrewsbury just over the line in Shropshire. The last derby at Shrewsbury's old Gay Meadow ground was played in 2007. (Wikipedia)

Tranmere Rovers

Tranmere, from Birkenhead on the Wirral, complete the club's three main rivals. (Wikipedia)

Against this season's Championship sides: every head to head. More on the club: traditions and history.

The new Kop under construction at the Racecourse, June 2026

Quick answers

Who are Wrexham's biggest rivals?: Chester, in the cross-border derby. Shrewsbury Town and Tranmere Rovers are the club's other main rivals.
What is Wrexham's record against Chester?: In 156 meetings since 1888, Wrexham have won 70, Chester 52, with 34 draws (Chester City and Chester FC, formed in 2010, combined).
When did Wrexham last play Chester?: On 11 March 2018, when Wrexham won 2-0 in the National League. The clubs have been in different divisions since.
Why is it called the cross-border derby?: Wrexham is in Wales and Chester in England, about 12 miles apart. Chester's ground even straddles the border.