Manchester United face Wrexham in their first pre-season game of the summer as they prepare for the new season.
The Red Devils are looking to push on from an impressive campaign that saw Michael Carrick lead them to third place, and restore their status among Europe’s best in 2026/27.
Wrexham narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League, but will look to finally move up to the top flight this season.
And there is no better test for the Welsh side than the game against Manchester United.
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Manchester United club news
Manchester United starting XI: Heaton, Maguire, Mount, Zirkzee, Dorgu, Yoro, Andrey Santos, Mbeumo, Shaw, Heaven, Fletcher
Substitutes for Manchester United: Mee, Vitek, Armer, Amass, Kamason, Collyer, Devaney, Gore, Fletcher, Thwaites, Lacey, Obi, Wheatley, Williams
Wrexham club news
Wrexham starting XI: Okonkwo, Vyner, Scarr, Doyle, James, O’Brien, James, Thomason, Cadamarteri, Broadhead, Smith
Wrexham substitutes: Following
Where to watch Manchester United vs Wrexham: TV channel, live streaming online
The match will be held on Saturday, July 18 in Helsinki, Finland.
In the UK, the match will be available to watch live on MUTV, with coverage also available on the club’s official MUTV platform.
Manchester United vs Wrexham statistics
- Manchester United are unbeaten in all of their last five competitive meetings with Wrexham, winning every game.
- The Red Devils last faced Wrexham in January 1995, winning 5-2 in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
- United begin a six-game pre-season schedule 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 and qualified for the Champions League.
- Andrey Santos is set to make his Manchester United debut following his summer arrival.
- Wrexham finished seventh in the Championship last season, missing out on the play-offs by just two points.
- Phil Parkinson’s side have been promoted from the National League to the Championship in four consecutive seasons.
- Wrexham opened the pre-season with a 0-0 draw against Wisla Krakow.
- The Welsh side face Middlesbrough in the EFL Cup on August 7 before opening their Championship campaign against Cardiff City.
- Wrexham have lost all five of their last competitive meetings with Manchester United.
Manchester United vs Wrexham prediction
Pre-season results should always be viewed with caution, especially as both managers are likely to change drastically, but Manchester United still have 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 should see Carrick’s side start the summer with a comfortable win.
Prediction: Manchester United 3-1 Wrexham
