Manchester United face Wrexham for their first pre-season clash of the summer as preparations ramp up for the new season.
The Red Devils are looking to push on from the impressive campaign that saw Michael Carrick lead them to third, and restore their status among Europe’s elite in 2026/27.
Wrexham narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League, but will be looking to finally make the step up to the top flight this season.
And there is no better test for the Welsh side than a match against Manchester United.
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Manchester United team news
Manchester United starting XI: Heaton, Maguire, Mount, Zirkzee, Dorgu, Yoro, Andrey Santos, Mbeumo, Shaw, Heaven, Fletcher
Manchester United substitutes: Mee, Vitek, Armer, Amass, Kamason, Collyer, Devaney, Gore, Fletcher, Thwaites, Lacey, Obi, Wheatley, Williams
Wrexham team news
Wrexham starting XI: Okonkwo, Vyner, Scarr, Doyle, James, O’Brien, James, Thomason, Cadamarteri, Broadhead, Smith
Wrexham substitutes: To follow
Where to watch Manchester United vs Wrexham: TV channel, online live stream
The match takes place on Saturday, July 18 in Helsinki, Finland.
In the UK, the match will be available to watch live on MUTV, with streaming also available through the club’s official MUTV platform.
Manchester United vs Wrexham stats
- Manchester United are unbeaten in all five previous competitive meetings with Wrexham, winning every match.
- The Red Devils last faced Wrexham in January 1995, winning 5-2 in the FA Cup fourth round.
- United begin a six-match pre-season programme before facing Hull City in their Premier League opener on August 22.
- Michael Carrick guided Manchester United to third place in the Premier League last season, securing Champions League qualification.
- Andrey Santos is in line to make his first appearance for Manchester United following his summer arrival.
- Wrexham finished seventh in the Championship last season, missing the play-offs by just two points.
- Phil Parkinson’s side have risen from the National League to the Championship in four consecutive seasons.
- Wrexham opened pre-season with a 0-0 draw against Wisla Krakow.
- The Welsh club face Middlesbrough in the EFL Cup on August 7 before opening their Championship campaign against Cardiff City.
- Wrexham have lost all five previous competitive meetings with Manchester United.
Prediction for Manchester United vs Wrexham
Pre-season results should always be treated with caution, particularly with both managers likely to rotate heavily, but Manchester United still possess significantly more quality despite the absence of several World Cup stars.
Wrexham should provide a competitive test and have enough attacking quality to get on the scoresheet, but United’s superior depth ought to see Carrick’s side begin their summer with a comfortable win.
Prediction: Manchester United 3-1 Wrexham
