Manchester United and Leeds United will meet again this summer, this time at Croke Park in Dublin on Wednesday, August 12, for a pre‑season friendly that promises a fresh chapter in their growing rivalry.
A Rare Summer Encounter
Leeds United's victory at Old Trafford in the previous campaign was a rarity, marking their first Premier League win at the venue since 1981 and underscoring the significance of the upcoming meeting.
During the summer, Leeds have bolstered their squad and secured three friendly wins over top‑flight opposition, signalling a positive trajectory as they fine‑tune for the new season.
United's European Form and Carrick's Assessment
Manchester United have recently edged Atlético Madrid 2–1 and held Paris Saint‑Germain to a 1–1 draw in their latest European fixtures, results that Michael Carrick believes reflect a team moving in the right direction.
Broadcast Details and Global Reach
Live coverage will be available across a range of platforms, including MUTV and ITV1 in the United Kingdom, STV and Premier Sports, Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo in the United States, as well as Claro Sports in Mexico.
Both clubs have one final pre‑season fixture before the 2026‑27 campaign begins: United will travel to face AC Milan in Poland, while Leeds are set to meet Augsburg and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.