Leeds United and Manchester United continue their preparations for the new Premier League season as old foes renew their rivalry at Croke Park in Dublin.
This will be another chapter in a storied history between the pair as they collide at the home of Irish sport just 10 days before the start of their league campaigns. Michael Carrick’s side impressed in a 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain at the weekend as Youri Tielemans made his bow for the club, though injury worries over Mason Mount may underline the need for more midfield reinforcements.
Leeds have had a relatively eye-catching summer with James Trafford, Tarik Muharemovic and Harry Wilson all high-profile additions. Wins over Liverpool and RB Leipzig have shown encouraging signs and Daniel Farke will be keen to keep the momentum rolling ahead of their Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest next Saturday.
Follow all of the latest from the pre-season friendly in Dublin with our live blog below:
GOAL! Man United 1-0 Leeds (Zirkzee, 15′)
Joshua Zirkzee scores the first ever club goal at Croke Park!
A lot of credit to Bryan Mbeumo who splits Leeds’ defence with a pass from the left, and Zirkzee slots home in the box to break the deadlock.
Will Castle12 August 2026 19:46
Man United 0-0 Leeds
14 mins: Leeds give it away in a dangerous position that allows United to counter with numbers, but Bryan Mbeumo’s slip-through ball to Patrick Dorgu is completely miscalculated.
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Man United 0-0 Leeds
12 mins: SAVE! Smart effort from Joshua Zirkzee, who side-foots Diogo Dalot’s pacey low delivery to the edge of the box towards the bottom-right corner – but James Trafford is equal to it.
Will Castle12 August 2026 19:44
Man United 0-0 Leeds
10 mins: The ball is lumped into the United area, it falls to Dan James who then hits the deck and wants a penalty. The ref is having none of that one.
Will Castle12 August 2026 19:41
Man United 0-0 Leeds
9 mins: Patrick Dorgu left frustrated with the referee as he goes through his Leeds man, while getting the ball with the sliding challenge. He’s penalised and Leeds have a free-kick inside the United half.
Will Castle12 August 2026 19:40
Man United 0-0 Leeds
7 mins: First crack at goal sees Diogo Dalot line one up from range, letting fly a deflected effort that requires James Trafford to sidestep across and save comfortably.
Will Castle12 August 2026 19:38
Man United 0-0 Leeds
4 mins: Both teams just ticking it about during the early stages.
James Trafford lingers on the ball, giving Man United fans time to remember where he’s just joined Leeds from. Cue the boos.
Will Castle12 August 2026 19:35
KICK-OFF! Man United 0-0 Leeds
And we’re underway!
Will Castle12 August 2026 19:31
Croke Park packed out
A strong turnout in Dublin for Croke Park’s first football match in 17 years!
Will Castle12 August 2026 19:31
Man United vs Leeds
Dashed outside, burned my retinas on the solar eclipse, now all ready for some pre-season action.
The teams are out…
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