Liverpool will face the Championship side Wrexham as they continue their pre-season tour in the United States. The game is expected to kick off tonight at Yankee Stadium in New York, which will also be the second competitive game for Liverpool’s new manager, Andoni Iraola.
Match Information
Liverpool vs Wrexham: Yankee Stadium, New York, United States.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Time: 7:30 PM ET (US kick-off Time), Thursday 12:30 AM BST (UK-Kick-off time).
Liverpool Possible Lineup against Wrexham
Liverpool featured mainly youth-ranked players in their first pre-season game against Sunderland AFC, with Joe Gomez as captain, who was eventually pulled out in the 8th minute after suffering a muscle injury.
With the majority of the senior players returning to the squad, the likes of Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Ryan Gravenberch, expect a different lineup from Iraola in the Wrexham game.
Liverpool Available Squad:
Defence: Ifeanyi Ndukwe, Mor Talla Ndiaye, Milos Kerkez, Kostas Tsimikas, Jeremie Frimpong, Luke Chambers, Calvin Ramsay, Calum Scanlon
Midfield: Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, Florian Wirtz, Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott, Trey Nyoni, James McConnell
Forward: Rio Ngumoha, Federico Chiesa, Kieran Morrison, Will Wright, Josh Abe, Lewis Koumas, Josh Sonni-Lambie
Goalkeepers: Giorgi Mamardashvili, Freddie Woodman, Harvey Davies, Bailey Hall.
Possible Lineup against Wrexham:
Defensively, Liverpool could operate more with academy players, as the two main senior players, Joe Gomez and Jeremy Jacquet, who were to champion the centre-back position, are out with minor injuries, but i expected to return to action before the end of the pre-season tour.
First predicted XI:
Mamardashvili, Kerkez, Ndiaye, Ndukwe, Frimpong, Szoboszlai, McConnell, Ngumoha, Elliott, Morrison, Chiesa.
Second predicted XI:
Mamardashvili, Ramsay, Ndiaye, Ndukwe, Kerkez, Nyoni, Jones, Szoboszlai, Elliott, Ngumoha, Wright.
NB: This is not an official lineup; it is just a prediction of how the Liverpool side could look against Wrexham.
Why the Liverpool vs Wrexham Match Matters for Iraola
Liverpool vs Wrexham is officially Iraola’s second game as the new Liverpool boss, and he is expected to use the game to make a strong statement on the level of consistency the fans are to expect from him ahead of the 2026/2027 season.
In the first game against Sunderland, Liverpool came from being 2:1 down to winning the game 4:2 by full time, which proved that the squad has incorporated that fighting spirit to push through very difficult moments during games.
Against Wrexham, Iraola is expected to get another chance to stamp his identity on the squad, even though it is a Championship side. His high pressing, quick transition from attack to defence mood and position fluidity should be on full display.
It could result in a mistake if Iraola treats this game as a normal pre-season exhibition, as the Championship side arrives in New York with confidence, as they are unbeaten in their last three games, having beaten Manchester United and Leeds this pre-season.
The Co-owner of Wrexham, Ryan Reynolds, when talking with SportsCentre, described the club’s pre-season campaign as a “Punch me moment”; the side is expected to put in a show and, if possible, add Liverpool to their Win resume.
Will Isak and Wirtz Feature?
Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, who are currently Liverpool’s most expensive players, recently joined the squad for the pre-season tour in the United States. Every Liverpool Fan at the moment has eyes on the team sheet to find out if these two will be featured in the game against Wrexham.
The Liverpool stars put up a show for their countries in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and are expected to bring the same energy to the Reds side ahead of the 2026/2027 season.
If they are to be featured, expect social media to buzz on the release of Liverpool’s lineup even before the actual kickoff of the game.
How to Watch Liverpool vs Wrexham Game
Liverpool vs Wrexham match will be played at Yankee Stadium in the United States, but you can watch live through streaming service in both the UK and the US, carrying full coverage.
The game can also be viewed through the official Liverpool IOS, Android app and streamed on TV from LFCTV
Whatever the scoreline, this fixture will offer another important glimpse into how Andoni Iraola is shaping Liverpool ahead of the demanding new Premier League campaign.
