Leeds United beat Wrexham in Tampa pre-season clash
Leeds United claimed a narrow 2-1 win over Wrexham AFC in a pre-season friendly in Tampa, Florida on Saturday. The Whites, who finished 14th in the Premier League last season with 47 points, moved one step closer to their 2026-27 campaign preparations.
What happened in Tampa?
A tightly contested match saw Wrexham take an early lead through a first-half strike. Leeds equalised before the break, then grabbed the winner in the second half. The result gives new head coach Daniel Farke a positive start to his second spell in charge after last season’s mid-table finish.
Why it matters for Leeds United
Pre-season friendlies offer Farke a chance to bed in tactical changes and blood new faces. With 49 goals scored and 56 conceded last term, defensive work remains a priority. The Whites sit 38 points adrift of Arsenal, who topped the 2025-26 table, underlining the gap to the title pace-setters.
What comes next for the Whites?
Farke’s side return to Yorkshire to finalise squad options ahead of the new campaign. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 14th in Premier League, 47 pts, 11W-14D-13L from 38 games, recent form LWDWD. Fans will hope the Tampa win signals a sharper edge going into August.
