A pre‑season friendly scheduled for Sunday, August 2, 2026, will see Wrexham AFC host Sunderland AFC in Chester, Pennsylvania, as the Welsh club wraps up its United States tour.
A Test Before Europe
Wrexham’s summer itinerary has been marked by a series of high‑profile fixtures, including wins over Manchester United and Leeds United, before a 1‑0 loss to Liverpool highlighted the challenges of adapting to stronger opposition.
The club, co‑owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, will look to end the tour on a positive note, with new signing Danny Imray poised to make his debut.
Sunderland, fresh from a seventh‑place finish in the Premier League, are preparing for a Europa League campaign and will use the Chester match to give minutes to manager Regis Le Bris’s tactical experiments.
The English side arrived in Pennsylvania after defeats to Liverpool in Nashville and a narrow loss to Leeds United, results that have underscored the need for sharpness as the new season approaches.
Broadcast details confirm that the game will be shown live on ESPN, with streaming available via Fubo, ensuring broad access for fans across the Atlantic.
Beyond the scoreline, the fixture serves as a showcase for Wrexham’s growing brand and a stepping stone for Sunderland’s continental ambitions, making it a compelling finale to a transatlantic summer.