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Manchester United faces Wrexham in pre-season match in Finland

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 7:10 AM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Manchester United faces Wrexham in pre-season match in Finland

Summary

Manchester United is set to play against Wrexham A.F.C. this afternoon in Helsinki, Finland, marking their first pre-season match of the new season. The match features three former United academy players — Matty James, Ollie Rathbone, and Sam Smith — now with Wrexham. This encounter highlights Wrexham's rapid ascension through the football leagues, recently achieving three promotions and finishing just shy of the playoffs last season. The match kicks off at 16:00 BST.

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By the Numbers

•Match kicks off at 16:00 BST in Helsinki, Finland.
•Manchester United's first pre-season match of the year.
•Wrexham features former United academy players Matty James, Ollie Rathbone, and Sam Smith.
•Wrexham gained three promotions to reach the second tier recently.
•Last season Wrexham finished seventh, missing the playoffs.

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Manchester United will take on Wrexham A.F.C. later this afternoon in Helsinki, Finland.First pre-season testThe match is significant as it is Manchester United’s first pre-season match of the new s...
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