Manchester United to meet Leeds in pre-season friendly at Croke Park on August 12, 2026
Manchester United will play Leeds United in a pre-season friendly at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. In India the match kicks off at 12:00 AM IST on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Both clubs have produced strong pre-season results. Manchester United drew 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain, defeated Rosenberg 5-0 and Atletico Madrid 2-1, and lost 1-0 to Wrexham. Leeds United come into the game after a 2-0 win over RB Leipzig and earlier victories against Sunderland (1-0) and Liverpool (4-2); their only pre-season defeat so far was a 3-2 loss to Wrexham.
The fixture has been described as a feisty pre-season friendly and will serve as a crucial dress rehearsal for both head coaches. The last Premier League encounter between the sides finished 2-1 to Leeds, a result that ended a 16-year run without a competitive win over Manchester United.
Viewers in India can watch the match live online on the FanCode app and website. UK coverage will be available on MUTV, ITV1 UK, ITVX, STV Scotland, Premier Sports Player, Premier Sports 2 and STV Player. In the United States the game will be shown live on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo.
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Both clubs are set to meet in the Premier League 2026-27 season on October 17, 2026. That confirmed league fixture adds competitive significance to Wednesday’s friendly as a preparation opportunity for both head coaches.
