Wrexham edges Leeds 3-2 in pre-season friendly in Tampa
ESPN Soccer • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 6:54 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Wrexham secured a 3-2 victory over Leeds United in their pre-season opener at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on July 26. Kieffer Moore opened the scoring for Wrexham within the first minute. Leeds responded after a hydration break with a backheel goal from Joel Piroe. The match saw Wrexham lead before halftime, but Leeds equalized just before the break with a goal from Sean Longstaff. In a quieter second half, Wrexham took the lead again with a late goal from substitute Sam Smith. Leeds made attempts to level the match again, with Harry Wilson coming close but ultimately fell short. Leeds will face Sunderland next on July 31 during their US tour.
- •Wrexham wins 3-2 against Leeds in Tampa
- •Kieffer Moore scores early for Wrexham
- •Leeds equalizes twice, with goals from Piroe and Longstaff
- •Sam Smith scores the deciding goal late in the match
- •Leeds continues their US tour against Sunderland on July 31
- 12:56 PMESPN Soccer — Wrexham down another PL team as Leeds beaten 3-2
- 8:36 AMYahoo Sports — Wrexham manager praises Leeds win
- 6:54 AMYahoo Sports — Wrexham beat Leeds 3-2 in lively pre-season friendly
"Leeds United lost 3-2 in their pre-season opener to Wrexham at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Championship outfit opened the scoring through inside the first minute when Wales international Kieffer Moore curled his effort into the far corner. Joel Piroe responded just after the hydration break with a back heel into the back of the net and Wilfried Gnonto had his attempt saved by goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo as they searched for a second.
"Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson hailed a "great week" in Tampa as his side secured another pre-season win over Premier League opposition by beating Leeds 3-2. After the win over Manchester United last week, the Welsh side continued their summer form as Sam Smith's late winner proved enough against a team featuring a host of Wales internationals. The Welsh side led after just 31 seconds as Kieffer Moore fired a low shot home.
"Wrexham continued their impressive preseason by beating another Premier League side, edging Leeds United 3-2 in Tampa, Florida, on Saturday after Sam Smith's late winner.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJul 26, 2026, 12:56 PMWrexham down another PL team as Leeds beaten 3-2
Wrexham continued their impressive preseason by beating another Premier League side, edging Leeds United 3-2 in Tampa, Florida, on Saturday after Sam Smith's late winner.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 8:36 AMWrexham manager praises Leeds win
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson hailed a "great week" in Tampa as his side secured another pre-season win over Premier League opposition by beating Leeds 3-2. After the win over Manchester United last week, the Welsh side continued their summer form as Sam Smith's late winner proved enough against a team featuring a host of Wales internationals. The Welsh side led after just 31 seconds as Kieffer Moore fired a low shot home.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 6:54 AMWrexham beat Leeds 3-2 in lively pre-season friendly
Leeds United lost 3-2 in their pre-season opener to Wrexham at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Championship outfit opened the scoring through inside the first minute when Wales international Kieffer Moore curled his effort into the far corner. Joel Piroe responded just after the hydration break with a back heel into the back of the net and Wilfried Gnonto had his attempt saved by goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo as they searched for a second.
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