Wrexham will take on Leeds United in a pre-season friendly at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay this weekend, a fixture that forms part of both clubs' summer tour schedules ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Fixture details and context
The match is scheduled to kick off at 12.30am BST on Sunday 26 July (7.30pm local time, Saturday 25 July). The game provides competitive minutes for managers to evaluate squads before the competitive campaign begins.
Leeds are using the trip to the United States as the opening stage of their pre-season programme, with further fixtures lined up against Sunderland in New Jersey and Liverpool in Chicago. Wrexham travel as second‑tier opposition, looking to sharpen preparations after a close finish to their 2025/26 campaign.
How supporters can follow
- Leeds United will make coverage available via LUTV; each fixture on their US tour can be purchased individually for £5.00 with global access, excluding the United States.
- The club notes live streams will be available through the LUTV website and the official Leeds United app.
- Local supporters in Tampa are directed to stadium guides provided by Leeds United for attendees.
Officials, recent form and players to watch
The match officials appointed to the fixture are: Referee Joe Surgan, with assistants Noah Kenyawani and Eric Del Rosario, and Russell Miller named as fourth official.
Both clubs arrive with distinct recent narratives: Leeds returned to the Premier League and finished the 2025/26 season in 14th place, also reaching an Emirates FA Cup semi-final. Wrexham concluded their Championship campaign in 7th, narrowly missing the play-offs by two points.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Kick-off (BST) | 12.30am, 26 July 2026 |
| Local time (Tampa) | 7.30pm, 25 July 2026 |
| Venue | Raymond James Stadium |
| Referee | Joe Surgan |
| 2025/26 league positions | Leeds: 14th (Premier League); Wrexham: 7th (EFL Championship) |
Local significance
For Wrexham supporters the match provides an early chance to assess how the club might approach the coming season after a competitive Championship campaign. Friendlies on tour not only help with fitness and tactical work but offer exposure against higher‑profile opposition in international settings.
Supporters planning to watch via broadcast should note the streaming restrictions: LUTV holds rights for Leeds’ tour coverage outside the United States, while local attendance information is provided by the hosting club for those at Raymond James Stadium.
Further match and ticketing information is available from the clubs’ official channels.
