Liverpool face Wrexham in New York pre-season friendly
Reds test new manager Andoni Iraola’s squad against Wrexham at Yankee Stadium tonight
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Liverpool meet Wrexham in a pre-season friendly at Yankee Stadium in New York tonight. The match kicks off at 12.30am BST on 30 July 2026, *The Standard* reported. The fixture continues Liverpool’s tour of the United States under new manager Andoni Iraola.
Iraola took charge this summer after Liverpool replaced Arne Slot. The club finished fourth in the Premier League last season, securing Champions League qualification. Slot was dismissed despite the achievement, *The Standard* said.
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Squad updates and injuries
Liverpool’s squad remains depleted for the match. Stand-in captain Joe Gomez left the field early during the 4-2 win over Sunderland in Nashville on 26 July 2026. The injury adds to defensive concerns, *The Standard* reported. Summer signing Jeremy Jacquet is also expected to miss the game.
Midfielders Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz, along with forward Alexander Isak, are available after participating in the World Cup. Virgil van Dijk, Alisson Becker and Cody Gakpo have been granted additional rest, *The Standard* said. Alexis Mac Allister and new winger Victor Munoz are also absent.
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Wrexham will be without Ryan Hardie and Elliot Lee, who sustained injuries in their 1-0 win over Manchester United. Both players also missed the 3-2 victory against Leeds in Tampa, *The Standard* reported. Liberato Cacace has returned from international duty with New Zealand.
Recent form and head-to-head
Liverpool began Iraola’s tenure with a 4-2 win over Sunderland. Federico Chiesa and Dominik Szoboszlai scored, alongside academy players Kieran Morrison and Lewis Koumas, *The Standard* said. Wrexham have impressed this summer, beating Manchester United and Leeds in friendlies after a goalless draw with Wisla Krakow.
Historically, Liverpool have won 11 of their 21 meetings with Wrexham, while Wrexham have claimed eight victories. Two matches ended in draws, *The Standard* reported.
How to watch
The match will be broadcast live on All Red Video, Liverpool’s streaming platform. An annual subscription costs £42.99, *The Standard* said. No UK television channel will carry the game.
Questions this report answers
+When does the Liverpool vs Wrexham match start?
The Liverpool vs Wrexham pre-season friendly kicks off at 12.30am BST on 30 July 2026. This timing places the match in the early hours of the morning for UK viewers, making it a late-night or early-morning viewing experience.
+How much does it cost to watch the match online?
Watching the match live on Liverpool’s All Red Video service costs £42.99 per year. This subscription fee grants access to the streaming platform, which is the only way to watch the game in the UK since no television channel will broadcast it.
+Who will be missing from Liverpool’s squad for this match?
Liverpool will be without several key players, including Joe Gomez, Jeremy Jacquet, Virgil van Dijk, Alisson Becker, Cody Gakpo, Alexis Mac Allister, and Victor Munoz. Gomez’s early exit against Sunderland and other absences highlight defensive and squad depth concerns ahead of the game.
+How have Wrexham performed in pre-season so far?
Wrexham have had an impressive pre-season, beating Manchester United and Leeds in friendlies. Their recent form includes a goalless draw with Wisla Krakow, showing strong performances against top-flight opposition during their US tour.
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