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Wrexham aims for fitness in Wigan friendly on Monday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:38 AM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Wrexham aims for fitness in Wigan friendly on Monday

Summary

Wrexham will field a strong team, including Max Cleworth, in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Wigan Athletic on Monday. Manager Phil Parkinson hopes to prepare players for the upcoming Championship season after a 1-0 defeat to Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup. Cleworth, who has been recovering from an Achilles issue, needs this game for fitness, along with others in the squad. The match will provide essential minutes for players ahead of their Championship opener against Cardiff City on August 17.

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By the Numbers

•Max Cleworth will start against Wigan Athletic
•Wrexham lost 1-0 to Middlesbrough last Friday
•Friendly aims to prepare players for Championship
•Cleworth recovering from an Achilles problem
•Wrexham's Championship opener is on August 17 against Cardiff City

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4:38 AMYahoo Sports — Cleworth to start Wigan friendly on Monday

What they're saying

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Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson hopes to ensure players such as Max Cleworth are physically ready for the Championship campaign by fielding them in a behind-closed-doors encounter with League One Wigan Athletic on Monday. Parkinson has been managing his squad's readiness for what lies ahead, with centre-back Cleworth, 23, among those to have their fitness levels closely monitored.
— Yahoo Sports

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