Wrexham announce pre-season clash with Chelsea on tantalizing US tour

Wrexham will face Chelsea in a pre-season friendly on July 19 as part of their tour of the United States.

The National League leaders, who are owned by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, will face off with the Premier League side at the University of North Carolina's Kenan Stadium.

This is the final blow for Wrexham, who recently announced that they will also face Manchester United in San Diego on July 25.

Chelsea were already set to be in the United States for the Premier League Summer Series, playing Brighton and Hove Albion on July 22 in Philadelphia, Newcastle United on July 26 in Atlanta and Fulham on July 30 near Washington D.C.

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson told the club's official website: "Our tour of the United States will be an exciting part of the summer's build-up to the new season and something we will all be looking forward to. looking forward to July.

"Having the opportunity to play against a team of Chelsea's caliber at Kenan Stadium in North Carolina will be a tremendous test for our players and will be an important part of our preparations for the 2023-24 season.

"We look forward to meeting some of the fans who have supported us so passionately this season at a renowned athletics stadium."

Wrexham are four points clear of second-placed Notts County with two games left in the National League, and will secure promotion to League Two with a win over Boreham Wood on Saturday.