Harry Wilson makes Leeds debut in 3-2 pre-season defeat to Wrexham

Published Jul 27, 07:27 AM UTC

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Wales attacking midfielder Harry Wilson made his first appearance for Leeds United in a 3-2 pre-season friendly loss to Wrexham in Tampa, Florida. Wilson, who joined Leeds on a free transfer after his Fulham contract expired, played the second half. Wrexham took an early lead through Kieffer Moore in the first minute. Leeds' Joel Piroe missed a penalty but later equalized with a backheel from a Sean Longstaff pass. Bailey Cadamarteri put Wrexham back ahead before Longstaff leveled again for Leeds. In the second half, Sam Smith scored the winner for Wrexham, having also netted against Manchester United in a previous pre-season match. Leeds almost equalized late on when Wilson's shot went over the bar.

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Image caption: Harry Wilson signed a four-year deal with Leeds after leaving Fulham

By Mandeep Sanghera, BBC Sport journalist

Wales attacking midfielder Harry Wilson made his first outing for Leeds United as they were beaten 3-2 by Wrexham in the club's opening pre-season game.

Wilson, who joined the Elland Road side on a free transfer in the summer after his contract at Fulham ran out, came on for the second half of the game at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

Match Summary

First minute: Kieffer Moore put Wrexham in front with a left-foot shot.
Penalty miss: Joel Piroe had the chance to level from the spot after Dan James was brought down by keeper Arthur Okonkwo, but missed his penalty.
Equaliser: Piroe made amends by equalising with a backheel from a Sean Longstaff ball.
Wrexham ahead again: Bailey Cadamarteri ran through on goal and slotted in to put Wrexham back in front.
Leeds level again: Longstaff scored with a right-footed shot.
Late winner: Sam Smith, who also scored Wrexham's winner in a pre-season victory against Manchester United, netted late on for the Championship side.

Wilson was introduced by Leeds manager Daniel Farke as part of his changes for the second half. Leeds went close in added time through Wilson, but his shot went over.

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