Wrexham are lining up a stern pre-season test, arranging four friendlies against Premier League opposition as they prepare for another crack at Championship football, according to BBC News.
Manager Phil Parkinson believes the fixtures will leave his side far better equipped for 2026-27 than they were heading into last season, when Wrexham's rapid rise saw them adjust to a new level of competition. Having climbed through the divisions under the Hollywood ownership of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the club continue to build steadily on and off the pitch, and Parkinson is keen to ensure his squad isn't caught cold this time around.
Testing themselves against top-flight sides is seen as a key part of that process, giving Wrexham a proper measure of where they stand before the Championship campaign begins. Parkinson's comments suggest confidence that lessons from last season have been learned, with the club determined to hit the ground running rather than needing time to adapt once again.