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Where to Watch Manchester United vs Leeds: Historic Premier League Rivals Clash in Dublin

This week, Manchester United and Leeds United will face each other in a pre-season friendly at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland. Their rivalry dates back to 1923 and remains one of the most anticipated matchups whenever the season schedule is revealed.

Past Encounters and Recent Form

Leeds claimed bragging rights in April with a 2-1 victory over United at Old Trafford, a result that boosted their chances of staying in the Premier League. Despite this, Manchester United leads the historical record with 50 wins from 115 meetings. Though this friendly won’t count toward official stats, it promises to be competitive as both sides prepare for the new season.

Broadcast Details for Manchester United vs Leeds

  • Date: Wednesday, August 12
  • Kick-off: 7:30 pm UK time
  • UK Viewers: Free coverage on ITV1, STV, or Premier Sports 2
  • Manchester United Fans: Available on MUTV (£29.99 yearly subscription)
  • Leeds Fans: LUTV match pass (£5; not accessible in Republic of Ireland)

Croke Park, Ireland’s largest stadium with an 82,300 capacity, hosts its first football match since 2009. Tickets are nearly sold out, making this a rare and exciting venue choice.

Team News Ahead of the Clash

Michael Carrick, managing Manchester United, might rest Mason Mount due to an injury sustained against Paris Saint-Germain. Mount was able to leave the pitch unaided, but Carrick prefers caution after a relatively injury-free pre-season so far.

"He got kicked, he said. We just wanted to be careful and look after him," Carrick explained.

Other absences for United include Manuel Ugarte (recovering from ACL surgery), Matthijs de Ligt, Benjamin Sesko, and Kobbie Mainoo.

Leeds have Gabriel Gudmundsson sidelined, while Lucas Perri and Ilia Gruev are dealing with injuries. A notable addition could be James Trafford, who recently joined from Manchester City in a club-record £40 million deal but has yet to debut.

Pre-Season Performances So Far

  • Manchester United started with a 1-0 loss to Wrexham but recovered by beating Rosenborg 5-0, Atletico Madrid 2-1, and drawing 1-1 with PSG.
  • Leeds suffered a 3-2 defeat against Wrexham before securing victories over Sunderland (1-0), Liverpool (4-2), and RB Leipzig (2-0).

After this match, Leeds face FC Augsburg in their final pre-season fixture, while United take on AC Milan. The new Premier League season kicks off with United visiting Hull City and Leeds traveling to Nottingham Forest, both games broadcast live on talkSPORT.

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