Where to Watch Manchester United vs Leeds: Premier League Rivals Face Off in Dublin
Manchester United and Leeds United will meet in a pre-season friendly at Croke Park, Dublin, reigniting their long-standing rivalry. Their contests date back to 1923, making this one of the most anticipated fixtures whenever the season schedule is released.
Background of the Rivalry
Leeds gained bragging rights recently by defeating United 2-1 at Old Trafford in April, a result that helped them secure Premier League survival. Across 115 meetings, though, United lead with 50 wins. This upcoming friendly won’t add to official records but promises plenty of intensity.
Match Details and Broadcast Information
- Date: Wednesday, August 12
- Kick-off: 7:30pm UK time
- Venue: Croke Park, Dublin
- UK Broadcast: Free to watch on ITV1, STV, or Premier Sports 2
- Manchester United Fans: Available on MUTV with a £29.99 yearly subscription
- Leeds Fans: LUTV match pass costs £5 (not accessible in the Republic of Ireland)
Croke Park, Ireland's largest stadium with an 82,300 capacity, hasn’t hosted a football match since 2009, making this event significant. Tickets are nearly sold out as of now.
Team News
Manchester United might miss Mason Mount, who suffered an injury against Paris Saint-Germain. Manager Michael Carrick confirmed they want to be cautious with him, given they've been fortunate to avoid many injuries so far.
- Manuel Ugarte remains sidelined following ACL surgery.
- Matthijs de Ligt, Benjamin Sesko, and Kobbie Mainoo are also out.
For Leeds United, Gabriel Gudmundsson is unavailable, while Lucas Perri and Ilia Gruev are nursing injuries. James Trafford, signed for a club-record £40 million from Manchester City on August 6, could make his debut after not featuring in the recent win over RB Leipzig.
Pre-Season Form
Manchester United started with a 1-0 loss to Wrexham but responded strongly with a 5-0 win over Rosenborg, followed by victories against Atletico Madrid and a 1-1 draw with PSG.
Leeds United lost 3-2 to Wrexham but then claimed wins over Sunderland (1-0), Liverpool (4-2), and RB Leipzig (2-0).
- Next pre-season game for Leeds: FC Augsburg
- United’s next test: AC Milan
Both clubs will kick off their Premier League campaigns on the first Saturday of the season. United will visit Hull City (live on talkSPORT), while Leeds travel to Nottingham Forest.
