Wrexham Takes On Leeds United: Bold Predictions, Key Lineups, and What to Expect

Wrexham will kick off their U.S. tour when they take on Leeds United in their third preseason friendly this weekend.

Phil Parkinson's squad has remained unbeaten through the summer so far, following a goalless draw with Wisła Kraków in Poland and a 1–0 win against Manchester United in Finland last weekend. The Red Dragons have made extensive rotations across their first two matches and are set to increase players' minutes during the U.S. tour.

Saturday's clash will also mark Leeds United's first preseason outing, with Daniel Farke expected to distribute playing time across his roster in the Florida heat. Harry Wilson could make his debut for the Yorkshire side, while fellow Wales internationals Ethan Ampadu, Joe Rodon and Daniel James have also made the trip.

Wrexham are scheduled to take on three Premier League sides during their U.S. tour before launching their competitive campaign against Middlesbrough in the opening round of the Carabao Cup early next month.

Wrexham vs. Leeds United Prediction

Wrexham head into the weekend riding high on confidence following last week's standout victory over Manchester United. The Red Dragons should also hold a fitness edge over Leeds, whose preseason gets underway in Tampa, and that advantage could prove decisive in what are anticipated to be grueling conditions.

Parkinson has made sweeping changes throughout Wrexham's first two friendlies, but the U.S. tour is expected to bring extended outings for many of his senior players. It will also give several returning figures the chance to steadily rebuild match sharpness following recent injury layoffs.

Prediction: Wrexham 2–0 Leeds United

Wrexham Predicted Lineup vs. Leeds United

Parkinson is anticipated to largely stick with the players who have featured heavily so far this summer before introducing those returning from injury later in the game.

Arthur Okonkwo is expected to keep his spot in goal, with Zak Vyner, Dom Hyam and Callum Doyle making up the back three. Matty James is set to anchor the midfield alongside Lewis O'Brien, who caught the eye in a deeper role against Manchester United.

Nathan Broadhead could line up alongside Bailey Cadamarteri in the attacking midfield roles behind Sam Smith, who remains the frontrunner to lead the attack. Elliot Lee and Ryan Longman are unlikely to be involved due to injury, though Liberato Cacace could make his preseason bow from the bench.

Wrexham predicted lineup vs. Leeds United (3-4-2-1): Okonkwo; Vyner, Hyam, Doyle; Barnett, James, O'Brien, Thomason; Cadamarteri, Broadhead; Smith.

Leeds United Predicted Lineup vs. Wrexham

Unlike many clubs at this point in the summer, Leeds have brought along a large number of their international stars. Noah Okafor, who featured in a supporting capacity during Switzerland's run to the quarterfinals, is a notable absence, but the likes of Brenden Aaronson, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Ao Tanaka and new signing Tarik Muharemović have all been included in Farke's traveling squad.

However, it remains to be seen whether all of those international players will be handed game time this early in the club's preseason preparations.

Leeds United Predicted Lineup vs. Wrexham (4-3-3): Perri; Bogle, Bijol, Rodon, Lienou; Longstaff, Ampadu, Stach; Wilson, Nmecha, James.

What Time Does Wrexham vs. Leeds United Kick Off?

Location: Tampa, Florida
Stadium: Raymond James Stadium
Date: Saturday, July 25
Kickoff: 12:30 a.m. BST (Sunday, July 26) / 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT

How to Watch Wrexham vs. Leeds United

Wrexham's preseason friendly against Leeds United will be broadcast in the United Kingdom via the club's official streaming platform, with fans required to buy a match pass. The fixture will also be shown on LUTV and Premier Sports 2.

Viewers in the United States can tune in on ESPN Deportes, the ESPN App and fuboTV, while Australian audiences can catch the action through Stan Sport.