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Sun, Jul 26, 2026

Wrexham down another PL team as Leeds beaten 3-2

Wrexham continued their impressive preseason by beating another Premier League side, edging Leeds United 3-2 in Tampa, Florida, on Saturday after Sam Smith's late winner. The Dragons, who have been on a mission to make a statement in their pre-season campaign, have now recorded victories over top-flight teams including Manchester United and now Leeds.

The match at Raymond James Stadium was a closely contested affair, with both sides creating numerous scoring opportunities throughout the 90 minutes. Leeds, who have been working to rebuild following their relegation to the Championship last season, took a shock lead in the 25th minute through a well-placed strike from Mateusz Bogusz. However, Wrexham's potent attack soon found its footing, and they equalized through a clever finish from Paul Mullin just before halftime.

The second half was a seesaw affair, with both teams trading goals to take the lead. A stunning strike from Anthony Gordon put Leeds back in front, but Wrexham's relentless pressure eventually paid off as they leveled the scores once more through a clever header from Paul Mullin's cross. The match seemed destined for a draw, but Wrexham's Sam Smith had other plans, scoring a late winner that sealed the victory for the Welsh club.