Wrexham are in the early stages of pre-season preparation as Phil Parkinson's side build towards their Championship campaign, and the coming days will offer a significant test of where they stand. The club drew 0-0 with Wisla Krakow on July 11, a quiet outing that reflected a squad still finding its rhythm after the summer break. No team news has been confirmed for either side ahead of Saturday's fixture, so the selection picture remains unclear.

The next challenge is a considerably tougher one. Wrexham travel to face Manchester United in a pre-season friendly on July 18, a match that gives Parkinson a genuine opportunity to measure his squad against top-flight opposition. United arrive in strong domestic form after winning four of their final five Premier League matches, so the contest will be a real indicator of Wrexham's readiness. The clubs met in a pre-season friendly in July 2023, when Wrexham pulled off a 3-1 win, which gives this fixture a layer of context beyond the routine.

In the Championship, Wrexham sit 23rd in the early standings, level on points with the clubs around them with no competitive matches played yet. The season ahead will demand consistency from a side whose end-of-season form was mixed, winning two and drawing two of their final four league fixtures while conceding five goals across that run. Pre-season is the moment to address those vulnerabilities, and the United friendly will show how much work remains.