Fleetwood Town have pushed their pre-season preparations to another gear this week, with Poolfoot Farm serving as the backdrop for another gruelling week of training ahead of the 2026/27 League Two campaign. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 15th in League Two, 61 pts, 15W-16D-15L from 46 games, recent form DDDWL.
What happened at Poolfoot Farm this week?
Town’s squad spent Week Four of pre-season locked in at Poolfoot Farm, where the focus shifted from base fitness to sharpness and tactical cohesion. The players faced another demanding schedule, mixing on-pitch drills with gym-based conditioning and tactical walkthroughs under manager Stephen Crainey. Another pre-season fixture wrapped up the week, giving the squad another chance to test their progress in match-like conditions.
The Media Team were out in force again, capturing every moment of the week’s sessions. From high-intensity runs to set-piece rehearsals, the images below give a behind-the-scenes look at how Fleetwood are gearing up for the challenges ahead.
Why these sessions matter for Fleetwood Town
With the new season just weeks away, every minute at Poolfoot Farm counts. The club sit 26 points behind Bromley in the title race, and Town need to tighten their defensive shape after conceding 58 goals last season. Goals this season: 57 scored, 58 conceded (-1 goal difference. Recent form (last 5): 0W-5D-0L (DDDDD, most recent first); unbeaten in the last 5.
The unbeaten run in their last five shows the squad’s resilience, but Town can’t afford to stand still. The tactical work this week was about refining systems, building chemistry, and ironing out the kinks before the opening-day test.
What comes next for the Cod Army?
Fleetwood’s pre-season isn’t over yet. More high-stakes friendlies loom, with the squad likely to test different formations and rotations before the League Two curtain-raiser. The club’s recent form suggests they’re heading in the right direction, but the real test comes when the competitive action resumes.
For now, the focus stays on fitness and fine-tuning. The images from this week’s sessions offer a glimpse of the work behind the scenes, as Town look to turn promise into progress before the 2026/27 campaign kicks off.
