Wrexham will face Wisla Krakow during their 2026 pre-season schedule to celebrate the Polish side’s 120th anniversary.
Wrexham say the match, which is provisionally scheduled to take place on 11 July at Synerise Arena in Krakow, will celebrate the two clubs’ “shared culture and community focus”.
Fans of Polish 1.Liga leaders Wisla Krakow, who are 13-time national champions, crowdfunded to help save the club from bankruptcy in 2019, eight years after Wrexham supporters famously came together to save their club.
The two sides also share historical links as, in 1946, Wrexham’s Penley Hospital supported Polish soldiers and civilians following the Second World War.
Alfred Konkiewicz, a former Wisla Krakow player and vice-president, colonel of the Polish Army, and commander of the 70th Infantry Regiment during the September Campaign of 1939, is buried in Wrexham.
Wrexham club ambassador Mickey Thomas said: “As a former Wrexham player, who played for and represented the club on their European campaigns in the 1970s, I am so pleased to see us back to a level where we are now connecting with European clubs such as Wisla Krakow.
“The fact that there is a shared history between Wales and Poland and that both clubs have overcome tough times thanks to their community-focused approach will only make this 120th anniversary match in July even more special.”
Wisla Krakow owner Jarosław Królewski said: “Wisla Krakow has existed for 120 years because it has always stood on three pillars: history, courage, and supporters.
“The crisis of 2019 showed that modern football cannot function without trust and genuine partnership with fans.
“The anniversary match with Wrexham is symbolic – a meeting of two clubs that have proven that even in the most difficult moments, it is possible to rebuild without losing one’s identity.”
