Manchester United vs Leeds United

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Manchester United

Manchester United

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12 Aug 2026

PEN 5 - 4
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PEN 5 - 4
Leeds United

Leeds United

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Penalty Shootout

5 - 4
#1
⚽L. Shaw (pen.)[1 - 1]
#2
#2
⚽M. Cunha (pen.)[2 - 1]
#3
⚽A. Stach (pen.)[2 - 2]
#3
#4
#5
#5
#6
#6

Match Preview

This is a genuinely historic occasion: Manchester United and Leeds United will contest the first ever club football match at Dublin's Croke Park, giving an otherwise low-stakes pre-season friendly some extra weight given the fierce old rivalry between these two clubs. Both sides arrive in good shape. Leeds have won three straight, including a stunning 4-2 comeback against Liverpool and a 2-0 win over RB Leipzig, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin banging in goals and new signing Harry Wilson also catching the eye. New goalkeeper James Trafford could make his debut. United have been similarly encouraging, beating Rosenborg and Atletico Madrid before drawing 1-1 with PSG. Marcus Rashford returns to the fold, Bruno Fernandes and new arrival Youri Tielemans should feature, though Manuel Ugarte remains out long-term and Mason Mount is unlikely to be risked. Our prediction: 2-1