Overview
- Sunderland beat Wrexham 1-0 at Subaru Park on Sunday after Nordi Mukiele scored the only goal following a lay-off from Brian Brobbey.
- Mukiele left the game with an apparent leg problem that prompted concern and will be assessed as Sunderland return to Europe for their remaining pre-season matches.
- Chris Rigg and Brian Brobbey stood out for Sunderland with Rigg continuing a productive tour and Brobbey showing strong hold-up play and the assist for the goal.
- Wrexham finish their U.S. preseason on Sunday after high-profile results in America and will open the EFL Cup against Middlesbrough on August 7.
- The match closed both clubs’ U.S. tours and highlighted squad and fitness priorities for Sunderland ahead of a Europa League and Premier League season while Wrexham build on growing momentum and commercial exposure.