Liverpool vs Wrexham takes place on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (kick-off 7:30 PM ET / 12:30 AM BST Thursday) at Yankee Stadium in New York. This is a high-profile pre-season friendly as Liverpool continue their US tour under new manager Andoni Iraola, while Hollywood-backed Wrexham look to claim another big scalp.
Wrexham have already beaten Manchester United and Leeds United this summer. Liverpool are still building fitness and integrating new ideas under Iraola after a transitional period. The iconic baseball venue adds extra atmosphere to what should be an entertaining clash.
Liverpool faces a major central-defensive crisis ahead of their pre-season friendly against Wrexham at Yankee Stadium, while simultaneously welcoming back a wave of 2026 World Cup stars to the traveling squad.
Head coach Andoni Iraola enters his second official match at the helm with severe structural restrictions on his defense.
Mohamed Salah is not part of the Liverpool squad because he officially left Liverpool this summer after a historic nine-year tenure.
Liverpool vs Wrexham Match Details – Friendly Preview
- Competition: Club Friendly (Pre-Season)
- Date & Time: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Yankee Stadium, The Bronx, New York
- Ticket: Ticketmaster
- Referee: To be confirmed
Liverpool Preview & Team News
Andoni Iraola is still in the early stages of shaping his Liverpool side. The Reds have shown attacking promise but defensive issues remain, especially with injuries.
Key Strengths:
- High-quality attacking talent even with a mixed squad.
- Technical ability and energy from younger players.
- Iraola’s preferred high-pressing style beginning to take shape.
Team News
Joe Gomez picked up an injury against Sunderland and is out. Alisson is training separately in England. Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Ryan Gravenberch are available but may be managed carefully. Expect a mix of senior players and academy prospects.
Predicted Liverpool Starting XI (4-2-3-1):
Mamardashvili; Frimpong, Ndiaye, Ndukwe, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, McConnell; Morrison, Elliott, Ngumoha; Chiesa.
Liverpool Key Absences
- Joe Gomez: Limped off against Sunderland.
- Virgil van Dijk: Incomplete conditioning.
- Cody Gakpo: Incomplete conditioning.
- Alisson Becker: Incomplete conditioning.
- Giovanni Leoni: Ruled out (ACL).
- Jeremy Jacquet: Lacks match fitness.
- Conor Bradley: Long-term injury.
- Wataru Endo: Missed team training.
- Alexis Mac Allister: Unavailable.
- Hugo Ekitike: Unavailable.
Wrexham Preview & Team News
Phil Parkinson’s side are full of confidence. Beating two Premier League teams already has given them genuine belief, and they will treat this as another opportunity to cause a shock.
Key Strengths:
- Strong organisation and counter-attacking threat.
- Physical presence and set-piece danger.
- High morale after recent results.
Team News:
Wrexham appear largely fit. New signings and established players such as Kieffer Moore and Bailey Cadamarteri have already made an impact this pre-season. Parkinson is likely to field a competitive side.
Predicted Wrexham Starting XI (3-4-3 or 4-2-3-1):
Okonkwo; Vyner, Hyam, Brunt; A. James, O’Brien, M. James, Thomason; Cadamarteri, Broadhead; Moore
Wrexham Key Absences
- Ryan Hardie: Thigh injury.
- Elliot Lee: Recent knock.
Key Battles to Watch
- Liverpool’s young defence vs Wrexham’s direct attack — Can the inexperienced centre-backs handle the physicality?
- Dominik Szoboszlai’s influence — The midfielder’s energy and quality will be important.
- Wrexham’s confidence vs Liverpool’s quality — Momentum is with the Welsh side.
- Fitness and rotations — Both managers will use the bench heavily.
Match Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Wrexham
Liverpool should still have enough quality to get the win, even with a rotated squad. Iraola will want a positive result and more minutes for key players.
Wrexham are dangerous and have already shown they can trouble Premier League teams. A narrow Liverpool victory feels the most likely outcome, though an upset is not impossible given current form.
- Most likely scoreline: Liverpool 2-1 Wrexham
Liverpool vs Wrexham Recent Games Performance
Liverpool Recent Games
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | vs Sunderland | W 4-2 |
| May 25, 2026 | vs Brentford | D 1-1 |
| May 15, 2026 | @ Aston Villa | L 2-4 |
| May 9, 2026 | vs Chelsea | D 1-1 |
Wrexham Recent Games
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2026 | vs Leeds United | W 3-2 |
| Sat, Jul 17 | @ Manchester United | W 1-0 |
| May 2, 2026 | vs Middlesbrough | D 2-2 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | @ Coventry | L 1-3 |
Head to head (h2h) history and results
- Liverpool wins: 11
- Wrexham wins: 8
- Draws: 2
Where is the Venue of the Liverpool vs Wrexham Friendly match?
The Liverpool vs Wrexham friendly match will take place at Yankee Stadium in New York City.
Yankee Stadium provides a unique and historic backdrop. Liverpool have played here before, and the combination of baseball heritage with two passionate soccer fanbases should create a lively atmosphere.
How to Watch Liverpool vs Wrexham in the USA & Canada
To watch the 2026 International Friendly match between Liverpool vs Wrexham live in the United States, you can tune in to the English broadcast on ESPN and ESPN Deportes and Premier Sports or LFCTV GO in Canada.
- USA: ESPN and ESPN Deportes
- Canada: Premier Sports or LFCTV GO
- LFCTV / All Red Video (Liverpool’s official streaming service)
Who will surprise the Pre-Season Friendly Match?
This is a classic pre-season clash with genuine intrigue. Liverpool are the superior side on paper, but Wrexham’s recent results against Premier League opposition make them a real threat.
