When are Wales’ Premier League stars set to return?

When Wales secured qualification for a major tournament for a second time in five years with a 2-0 win over Hungary in November, a wait until the summer of 2021 for trips to Rome and Baku was certainly unexpected.

However, the Premier League is due to return on June 17 after three months of suspension and the Red Wall will alternatively be watching with a keen eye, as many of Ryan Giggs’ squad return to action.

As the schedule for the early stages of the return of football has been confirmed, we take a look at when Wales’ stars will be back on the pitch.

• Euro 2020 postponed until next summer amid coronavirus outbreak
• Wales 2-0 Hungary: Ramsey brace secures Euro 2020 qualification
• Euro 2020 draw: Wales to play Italy, Switzerland and Turkey

Wayne Hennessey

Despite finding regular football hard to come by at Crystal Palace this season, Wayne Hennessey’s performances for Wales in the qualifying campaign were paramount, notably making a remarkable double-save in the 2-0 win over Hungary.

Hennessey has made just two appearances for Roy Hodgson’s side in the Premier League so far this season, but if the shot-stopper is to feature in the run-in, the Eagles return with a trip to Bournemouth on June 20.

A difficult trip to Anfield to face league-leaders Liverpool on June 24 is followed by a clash with Burnley at Selhurst Park on June 29.

Danny Ward

Similarly to Wayne Hennessey, Leicester City’s Danny Ward has been used as a back-up goalkeeper this season.

The Foxes have had a very impressive season under Brendan Rodgers, which will get back underway with a tough trip to Watford on June 20.

What follows for Danny Ward and Leicester City is a home fixture against Brighton on June 23 and an away clash with Everton on July 1.

Ben Davies

Arguably Wales’ most consistent player, Ben Davies again showed his quality in the qualifying campaign and has featured regularly for Tottenham Hotspur this season, especially since the departure of Danny Rose.

Spurs return to action as they play host to Manchester United on June 19 and West Ham United on June 23, followed by an away trip to Sheffield United on July 2.

Neil Taylor

Another hero of Euro 2016, Neil Taylor has since made twelve appearances for Aston Villa in their first season back in the Premier League, after achieving promotion from he Championship last season.

Wales fans may see Taylor back on the pitch when Villa play at home to Sheffield United on June 17 and Chelsea on June 21, along with their trip to Newcastle on June 24.

Dean Smith’s side are also scheduled to face Wolves on June 27.

Neco Williams

Liverpool youngster Neco Williams looked set to make his Wales debut in the friendlies leading up to Euro 2020, but must now wait for his first international cap.

Having impressed in appearances in the FA Cup for Jürgen Klopp’s side this season, Williams’ Premier League debut is the next step.

The Wrexham-born full-back may be utilised in the run-in, as Liverpool return to their title-hunt with the Merseyside derby on June 21, followed by a home fixture against Crystal Palace on June 24 and a much anticipated clash with Manchester City on July 2.

Harry Wilson, Chris Mepham and David Brooks

There is certainly a strong Welsh contingent at Bournemouth and Wales fans will be especially keen to witness the return of David Brooks from injury.

Wilson, Mepham and Brooks are scheduled to return for the Cherries on June 20 when they face Crystal Palace, followed by clashes with Wolves on June 24 and Newcastle on July 1.

Dan James

It’s been a positive first season in the Premier League for Dan James since his move to Manchester United from Swansea City in June 2019.

The winger has netted three times in 27 Premier League appearances this season and will return in United’s clash with Tottenham Hotspur on June 19.

What follows for James and Manchester United is a home fixture against Sheffield United on June 24 and a trip to Brighton on June 30.

Full schedule

Weds 17th June

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United (6pm) Sky Sports

Man City vs Arsenal (8:15pm) Sky Sports

Fri 19th June

Norwich vs Southampton (6pm) Sky Sports

Tottenham vs Manchester United (8:15pm) Sky Sports

Sat 20th June

Watford vs Leicester (12.30pm) BT Sport

Brighton vs Arsenal (3pm) BT Sport

West Ham vs Wolves (5.30pm) Sky Sports

Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace (7.45pm) BBC

Sun 21st June

Newcastle vs Sheffield United (2pm) Sky Sports

Aston Villa vs Chelsea (4.15pm) Sky Sports

Everton vs Liverpool (7pm) Sky Sports

Mon 22nd June

Man City vs Burnley (8pm) Sky Sports

Tues 23rd June

Leicester vs Brighton (6pm) Sky Sports

Tottenham vs West Ham (8.15pm) Sky Sports

Weds 24th June

Manchester United vs Sheffield United (6pm) Sky Sports

Newcastle vs Aston Villa (6pm) BT Sport

Norwich vs Everton (6pm) BBC

Wolves vs Bournemouth (6pm) BT Sport

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace (8.15pm) Sky Sports

Thurs 25th June

Burnley vs Watford (6pm) Sky Sports

Southampton vs Arsenal (6pm) Sky Sports

Chelsea vs Man City (8.15pm) BT Sport

Sat 27th June

Aston Villa vs Wolves (12:30pm) BT Sport

Sun 28th June

Watford vs Southampton (4.30pm) Sky Sports

Mon 29th June

Crystal Palace vs Burnley (8pm) Amazon Prime

Tues 30th June

Brighton vs Manchester United (8:15pm) Sky Sports

Weds 1st July

Arsenal vs Norwich (6pm) BT Sport

Bournemouth vs Newcastle (6pm) Sky Sports

Everton vs Leicester (6pm) Sky Sports

West Ham vs Chelsea (8.15pm) Sky Sports

Thurs 2nd July

Sheffield United vs Tottenham (6pm) Sky Sports

Man City vs Liverpool (8.15pm) Sky Sports

(Featured Image: Lewis Mitchell)