Wilson makes Leeds debut in 3-2 defeat by Wrexham

What the report says

BBC Sport reported that Wales midfielder Harry Wilson made his first appearance for Leeds United in a 3-2 pre-season loss to Wrexham at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The match was Leeds’ opening fixture of pre-season, and Wilson entered at half-time after joining the Elland Road club on a free transfer following the end of his Fulham contract. BBC said he has signed a four-year deal.

Wrexham started quickly, with Kieffer Moore scoring inside the first minute. Leeds had an early route back when Dan James was fouled by goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, but Joel Piroe failed to convert the penalty. Piroe later equalised with a backheeled finish from Sean Longstaff’s delivery, before Bailey Cadamarteri restored Wrexham’s lead by breaking through and finishing.

Leeds drew level again when Longstaff scored with his right foot, but Wrexham found the decisive goal late in the second half through Sam Smith. BBC noted that Smith had also scored Wrexham’s winner in a recent pre-season victory over Manchester United. Wilson nearly marked his debut with a late equaliser in stoppage time, but his attempt went over the bar.

The result is part of both clubs’ early preparations before the competitive season. For Leeds manager Daniel Farke, the friendly provided a first look at Wilson in match action, while Wrexham, described by BBC as a Championship side, continued a high-profile pre-season schedule in the United States.