Wolverhampton Wanderers have announced their final pre-season friendly, completing a full schedule of five matches ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League campaign. The club confirmed a behind-closed-doors fixture against Championship side Coventry City to round off preparations.
Full Pre-Season Schedule
The Wolves pre-season schedule now includes five matches, starting with a trip to face Como 1907 in Italy on July 15. The squad will then travel to the United States for two matches: against Serie A side AC Milan on July 20 and Premier League rivals Crystal Palace on July 27. A home fixture at Molineux against RB Leipzig on August 3 precedes the final friendly against Coventry City on August 7.
Key Details of the Coventry Clash
The match against Coventry City will take place at the club's Compton Park training ground, behind closed doors, on Wednesday, August 7, with a 2pm kick-off. This fixture replaces a previously scheduled but unconfirmed opponent, ensuring Gary O'Neil's side gets a full workout before the season starts.
Manager's Perspective
According to Wolves head coach Gary O'Neil, the pre-season schedule is designed to provide varied challenges. “We have a mix of opponents and locations that will test us in different ways,” O'Neil said. “The games in Italy and the US will be great for team bonding and facing different styles, while the home game against Leipzig and the Coventry friendly will help us fine-tune for the Premier League.”
Impact on Squad Preparation
The five-match schedule gives O'Neil ample opportunity to assess his squad, integrate new signings, and build fitness. The behind-closed-doors nature of the Coventry match allows for tactical work without public pressure. Wolves will open their Premier League season away at Arsenal on August 17.
