Wrexham AFC’s whirlwind tour of the Southern Hemisphere rolls into Sydney on Tuesday night, where a meeting with A-League outfit Sydney FC awaits under the lights at Allianz Stadium.
Fresh off a commanding 3-0 win over Melbourne Victory in front of a raucous 37,000-strong crowd at Marvel Stadium, the Red Dragons will be aiming to keep the fire burning. Thomas O’Connor and George Evans found the net before new recruit Ryan Hardie opened his Wrexham account, putting the perfect stamp on a polished performance to kick off their trip down under.
And yes, the Hollywood touch was impossible to miss—Deadpool himself made a cameo to deliver the match ball, raising the curtain with flair. Now the spotlight shifts to their second outing, where another night of goals and glamour could be in the cards.
But Wrexham won’t have it all their way. Ufuk Talay’s Sydney FC will be out to prove a point after a lackluster campaign that saw them fall short of the Finals Series and narrowly miss the AFC Champions League Two final. With redemption on the mind and home turf beneath their boots, the Sky Blues are ready to test the Welsh side’s resolve.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Where to watch Sydney FC vs. Wrexham: Live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this club friendly match in Australia:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Paramount+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in Australia. Streaming option is available for the fans in Australia on Paramount+.
Sydney FC vs. Wrexham start time
This preseason friendly clash takes place at Allianz Stadium in Moore Park, Australia, and kicks off on Tuesday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Start time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Tue, Jul. 15 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Tue, Jul. 15 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Tue, Jul. 15 | 5:30 p.m. |
Sydney FC vs. Wrexham lineups, team news
Sydney FC are rolling into the new season without the firepower that carried them last year, as top scorers Adrian Segecic and Patryk Klimala have both packed their bags and moved on. With that prolific pair out of the picture, the attacking reins may now fall to Douglas Costa, Tiago Quintal, and Joe Lolley—each hoping to bring the spark up front.
Between the sticks, it’s likely Harrison Devenish-Meares will get the nod after longtime shot-stopper Andrew Redmayne departed on a free. As for the defensive setup, don’t expect a complete overhaul—Sydney’s familiar backline could return to anchor things at the rear as they look to steady the ship in this new chapter.
Sydney FC predicted XI (4-4-2, right to left): Devenish-Meares (GK) — Grant, Popovic, Courtney-Perkins, King — Lolley, Kamijo, Hollman, Quintal — Youlley, Costa.
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson shuffled the deck in style against Melbourne Victory, rolling out two completely different lineups across each half—and he looks set to pull the same trick again on Tuesday night.
New recruit Ryan Hardie made an instant splash with a debut goal, but his night ended early as he was subbed off in the 80th minute, possibly as a safety measure. His status for the Sydney showdown now hangs in the balance, with the coaching staff likely to play it safe if there’s even a hint of a knock.
Wrexham predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Ward (GK) — Cleworth, Scarr, Brunt — Longman, Rathbone, James, Lee, Revan — Marriott, Palmer.
Club Friendly fixture schedule this week
All times AEST
Tuesday, July 15
- Sydney FC vs. Wrexham (7:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, July 16
- RB Salzburg vs. FK Qarabag (2:00 a.m.)
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