Liverpool 1:0 Wrexham — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Dominik Szoboszlai was the standout performer as Liverpool scraped a 1-0 win over Wrexham in a Club Friendly, a result that sets up a meeting with Leeds United on 2 August. The scoreline flattered the Premier League side in a match that was far from a routine pre-season workout.

The deadlock was broken in the 75th minute when Szoboszlai laid on an assist for Rio Ngumoha to score the only goal of the game. It was a rare moment of quality in a contest that lacked any yellow cards, red cards, or VAR interventions, with the game played at a pedestrian pace throughout.

Despite the victory, the statistics tell a different story: Liverpool had 65% possession and managed only two shots to Wrexham's none, yet the visitors were the better side in both halves according to the pressure data, outplaying their illustrious hosts without reward. Szoboszlai earned a match-high rating of 8.92 as a midfielder, his creative influence proving decisive. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Wrexham, but the result did not confirm that prediction, as Liverpool found a way to win. Liverpool next face Leeds United on 2 August.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Liverpool vs Wrexham?

Liverpool 1-0 Wrexham (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Rio Ngumoha (75', assist Dominik Szoboszlai) for Liverpool.

Was Liverpool's win deserved?

Not really — the opponent was the better side; Liverpool won on finishing.

First half0 - 0

Second half1 - 0