Wrexham travelled to New York City for a pre-season friendly against Liverpool that produced an evenly contested encounter, according to the match information released by match statisticians. The fixture offered both clubs an opportunity to evaluate personnel and shape preparations ahead of their competitive campaigns.
Match overview and key statistics
The official game sheet lists Lorenzo Hernandez as referee. Liverpool and Wrexham were closely matched in several of the metrics recorded: each side produced one shot on target, and the tally of corners, saves and other basic measures was similar.
- Possession: Liverpool 56% — Wrexham 44%
- Shots on target: Liverpool 1 (50%) — Wrexham 1 (25%)
- Saves: 1 for each side
- Passes completed: Liverpool 136 (88% accuracy) — Wrexham 100 (85% accuracy)
The match timeline records several individual actions. Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) is listed for a tackle at 22 minutes. A number of shots and set-piece moments were logged early in the contest: for Liverpool there was a recorded attempt by J. Abe described as an attacking midfield effort on the right, and other entries show attempts from distance and headers in the first quarter of an hour.
| Stat | Liverpool | Wrexham |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Accurate passes | 136 (88%) | 100 (85%) |
| Shots on target | 1 | 1 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
Context: recent results for both clubs
The released data also summarises recent results for each club. Liverpool’s preparation included a 4-2 win on 25 July and a series of league results from the end of the 2025-26 season. Wrexham’s recent run records friendlies and Championship results, notably a 3-2 friendly victory on 26 July and earlier fixtures from the 2025-26 Championship season.
- Liverpool recent results (selected): 25/7/26 vs SUN W 4-2; 24/5/26 vs BRE D 1-1.
- Wrexham recent results (selected): 26/7/26 vs LEE W 3-2; 18/7/26 @ MAN W 1-0.
Official sources note some data remain unavailable for this fixture. The statistics released nevertheless sketch an encounter where the flow of play was competitive and where Wrexham’s players had the chance to measure themselves against top-level opposition in a neutral setting.
Local impact and what to expect next
For Wrexham supporters following the club from Wales, the trip to the United States forms part of the pre-season schedule that will inform squad selection and tactics ahead of the coming Championship campaign. Friendlies of this nature are primarily for assessment rather than results, and the numerical parity in several match metrics suggests the coaching staff on both sides had substantive game-time to evaluate their options.
Supporters awaiting the club’s next competitive fixtures should monitor official club channels for confirmation of line-ups and further pre-season fixtures. The data released for this match will feed into analysis by both camps as they refine their plans ahead of competitive football.
