Wrexham A.F.C. kick off pre-season in Tampa with sharp focus
Wrexham A.F.C. started their pre-season schedule in Tampa this week, with the Championship side pushing to build on last season’s seventh-place finish. The Reds ended the 2025 campaign on 71 points, clear of the drop zone and 24 points adrift of Coventry at the summit.
What did the Reds do in Tampa?
The club released a training-ground gallery from their first sessions in Florida, showing first-team players in full flow under the Florida sun. The images showed the squad running drills and going through light contact work, with staff tracking fitness levels ahead of the August return. Wrexham’s technical staff are using the trip to mix conditioning with tactical run-throughs, giving new signings extra court time to bed in with the group.
Why did Tampa become the pre-season hub?
Tampa’s facilities and climate give the Reds a controlled environment, letting them escape the Welsh summer’s rain and wind. The club’s partnership with local partners provides top-tier pitches and recovery tech, now common for Championship sides chasing marginal gains. Manager Edwards and his backroom team will use the next fortnight to lock in shape and iron out any niggles before the league curtain-raiser.
What’s next for Wrexham A.F.C.?
The Reds are due back in North Wales by early August, with friendlies lined up against League One and Championship outfits. The squad will then face their first competitive test of the new term, with the opening-day clash still to be confirmed. League standing (final 2025 table - new season not yet under way): 7th in Championship, 71 pts, 19W-14D-13L from 46 games, recent form DLWWL. Goals this season: 69 scored, 65 conceded (+4 goal difference). Title race: 24 points behind leaders Coventry.
