Wales midfielder Harry Wilson featured in Leeds United’s opening pre-season fixture against Wrexham, appearing in the second half of a 3-2 defeat at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Wilson, who signed with Leeds on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at Fulham earlier in the summer, was brought into the match as manager Daniel Farke made personnel adjustments between the two halves.
Wrexham established an early advantage when Kieffer Moore scored in the opening minute with a left-footed effort. Leeds mounted a response through Joel Piroe, though the midfielder first squandered an opportunity from the penalty spot after Dan James was brought down by Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo. Piroe subsequently equalized by completing a backheel finish from a Sean Longstaff pass, leveling the contest.
Bailey Cadamarteri restored Wrexham’s lead by converting after running through on goal, but Leeds answered again when Longstaff scored with a right-footed shot to make the match level once more. The Championship side ultimately found the decisive goal through Sam Smith, who netted late in proceedings to secure the victory for Wrexham. Wilson was involved in Leeds’ late attacking efforts, forcing a save with an attempt in added time that sailed over the target.
The match served as Wilson’s first competitive appearance since joining Leeds, while also representing Wrexham’s second pre-season victory, having previously defeated Manchester United with Smith also finding the net in that encounter.
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