Man United Open Pre-Season vs Wrexham

When and Where

Manchester United will begin their pre‑season schedule when they face Wrexham on Saturday 18 July at 4 pm BST. The fixture takes place at Helsinki’s Olympic Stadium in Finland, marking the Reds’ first competitive outing under Michael Carrick’s leadership for a full campaign. Carrick, promoted to head coach for the season, will see the squad kick off preparations against the Championship side.

How to Watch

Fans can follow the match live on MUTV, Manchester United’s dedicated television channel. A subscription is required to stream the game on the MUTV website or mobile app. The encounter will also be the second pre‑season fixture for Wrexham, who opened with a 0‑0 draw against Wisła Kraków in early July.

Team News

Several senior players will not feature for United, including JJ Gabriel and Benjamin Sesko, who is still recovering from a 2025/26 season injury. Manager Michael Carrick also has to contend with Manuel Ugarte’s ongoing injury problem. A batch of players who participated in the World Cup knockout stages are missing, such as Lisandro Martínez, new signing Youri Tielemans, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, Matheus Cunha, Noussair Mazraoui, Altay Bayindir, Amad Diallo and Senne Lammens. Andrey Santos, fresh from a transfer from Chelsea, has been spotted training and could earn a debut start.

Predicted Starting XI

Michael Carrick is likely to field a mix of established defenders and promising midfield talents in Helsinki. The line‑up is set to feature Vitek between the posts, with Kamason, Maguire, Heaven and Shaw forming the back four. In midfield, Santos and Mount will anchor the engine, while Mbeumo, Fletcher and Lacey are expected to support the lone striker Zirkzee.

• Vitek (GK)
• Kamason
• Maguire
• Heaven
• Shaw
• Santos
• Mount
• Mbeumo
• Fletcher
• Lacey
• Zirkzee

Stay tuned for updates as Manchester United continue their pre‑season preparations.