Chelsea begin life under new manager Enzo Maresca across the pond in the USA, with League One side Wrexham providing the first test for the Blues on their travels to America.
The Blues and the Red Dragons met last summer, with Chelsea winning 5-0, and Maresca's side will once again be the favourites this time around.
For Chelsea fans, it will be a first taste of what life under the new manager could be, and Wrexham will be hoping to build momentum as they prepare for a first season in League One for the first time in almost 20 years.
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Team News
Chelsea
Maresca named an initial 28 man travelling squad for Chelsea's five fixtures in America, with others such as Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez potentially joining up with the squad later on, taking a rest after going far in Euro 2024 and Copa America.
The most notable omission from the Chelsea squad is Trevoh Chalobah. Having come through the ranks at Chelsea, the decision to leave Chalobah at home has sparked widespread anger online.
Chalobah is just one of a large list who will be absent from stateside, as Cesare Casadei, David Datro Fofana, Alfie Gilchrist, Romelu Lukaku, Kepa Arrizabalaga and new signing Omari Kellyman all remaining in the UK.
Some of the new faces at Stamford Bridge are expected to appear in California, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Tosin Adarabiyo, Renato Veiga and Marc Guiu all in with a chance of making their first appearances in Chelsea Blue.
Wrexham
The Red Dragons will be without defender Jacob Mendy after undergoing a procedure to help with a damaged Achilles tendon, whilst marquee striker Paul Mullin is out with a back injury.
Anthony Forde could feature after he returned against Bournemouth, and new signings George Dobson, Arthur Okonkwo, Lewis Brunt and Seb Revan could all be selected by Phil Parkinson.
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Likely Lineups
Chelsea: Sanchez; James, Disasi, Adarabioyo, Chilwell; Dewsbury-Hall, Lavia; Madueke, Nkunku, Sterling; Jackson
Wrexham: Okonkwo; Brunt, O'Connell, Cleworth, Bolton; Jones, Evans, Cannon, McClean; Dalby, Marriott
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Key Players
Chelsea: Reece James
When fit, Reece James' mix of speed, power and precision make him one of the most dangerous fullbacks in the world.
The 24-year-old spent much of last season injured, but came back into the fray towards the end of last season. He came on against Nottingham Forest and provided the winning assist to Nicolas Jackson, but was sent off against Brighton.
James will miss the opening three games of next season, however if he can maintain fitness, he will be one of the key cogs in Maresca's system. The game against Wrexham is a fantastic chance to prove himself to the new manager.
Wrexham: James McClean
With over 100 international caps for the Republic of Ireland, McClean captained Wrexham from the off against Bournemouth, and is still a fantastic player at 35-years-old.
McClean has played over 150 times in the Premier League, most recently in 2018, and joined Wrexham following their promotion from the National League ahead of the 2023/24 season.
The 35-year-old scored three times, making 44 appearances in all competitions last season, and was a key cog in the side that got promoted back to League One for the first time since 2004/05.
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Match Details
Where is the game being played?
California's Levi's Stadium will play host to Chelsea and Wrexham as Chelsea kick off pre-season and Wrexham continue their campaign.
The stadium is home to American football side San Francisco 49ers and has a capacity of 68,500.
What time is kick-off?
For viewers in the UK, the game will kick off at 3:30am BST, which will be 22:30pm local time.
How can I watch?
You will be able to watch the game on Chelsea's 5th Stand App, with the Blues charging £4.99 for streaming passes.
