Wrexham’s global adventure rolls on with a July tour across Australia and New Zealand. The squad will meet Sydney FC on 15 July at Accor Stadium, fly to Wellington to face the Phoenix on 19 July and finish against a New Zealand A‑League All Stars XI in Auckland on 23 July. Phil Parkinson views the trip as ideal preparation for the Championship’s physical grind. Sports scientists have planned altitude runs around Mount Victoria and beach‑recovery sessions on Bondi.
Each opponent presents a distinct tactical puzzle, from Sydney’s patient possession to Wellington’s intense press, mirroring styles Wrexham will face back home. Commercial upside is huge: “Welcome to Wrexham” enjoys a cult following in Oceania and 80 percent of tickets sold within 24 hours. United Airlines will charter a Boeing 787 wrapped in club colours, the boarding stream broadcast live on social media. Community outreach includes a clinic for indigenous youth in Sydney and a children’s hospital visit in Wellington, reinforcing the owners’ mantra of spreading Welsh football’s gospel.
Pop‑up stores will sell limited‑edition kangaroo‑and‑dragon shirts, and appearance fees plus merchandise are projected to inject £4 million, ring‑fenced for academy scholarships. Supporter groups from Melbourne and Perth have organised charter flights, guaranteeing vocal backing in every stadium. As the club’s story stretches across hemispheres the tour underlines how narrative and success can forge a truly worldwide fanbase.
