Wrexham A.F.C. began their pre-season campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Liverpool at Yankee Stadium, as Rio Ngumoha’s 75th-minute deflected effort proved the difference. The match, played in front of 42,204 fans, saw Phil Parkinson’s side compete strongly against an experimental Liverpool lineup, with Wrexham’s Championship standing (final 2025 table: 7th, 71 pts, 19W-14D-13L, recent form DLWWL) offering context for their preparations.
What happened in New York?
Liverpool, under new head coach Andoni Iraola, fielded a youth-heavy side due to travel disruptions and absentees like Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak. Wrexham, further along in their pre-season, created early chances, with Sam Smith and Callum Doyle testing Giorgi Mamardashvili. The decisive moment came when Ngumoha’s shot looped in off Lewis Brunt, sealing Liverpool’s second pre-season win.
How did Wrexham A.F.C. perform?
Despite the loss, Wrexham showed resilience, with Danny Ward making key saves, including a one-on-one stop against Joshua Abe. The Welsh side’s physicality grew as the game progressed, though they couldn’t capitalize on their opportunities. Their next competitive fixture is against Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup on August 8.
What’s next for Wrexham A.F.C.?
With the Championship season approaching, Wrexham will aim to build on their 2025 campaign, where they finished 7th with 69 goals scored and 65 conceded (+4 goal difference), 24 points behind leaders Coventry. The focus now shifts to fine-tuning their squad ahead of the new term.
