Man United vs Leeds: Confirmed Lineups for Pre-Season Friendly
Manchester United and Leeds United have revealed their starting lineups for the upcoming pre-season friendly at Croke Park. This match follows Manchester United's recent draw with Paris Saint-Germain and Leeds' victory over Leipzig.
Manchester United Confirmed Starting Team vs Leeds
Manchester United makes five alterations to their squad from the draw against PSG. Senne Lammens, Diogo Dalot (captain), Harry Amass, Tyler Fletcher, and Joshua Zirkzee are all included in the starting eleven.
Notable mentions on the bench include 18-year-old winger Tynan Thompson, who makes his first appearance, and Bruno Fernandes.
Manchester United Starting XI: Senne Lammens, Diogo Dalot, Joshua Zirkzee, Patrick Dorgu, Leny Yoro, Amad Diallo, Andrey Santos, Bryan Mbeumo, Ayden Heaven, Tyler Fletcher, Harry Amass
Man United Substitutes: Fred Heath, Solomon Honor, Dermot Mee, Dan Armer, Luke Shaw, Toby Collyer, Bruno Fernandes, Jack Fletcher, Youri Tielemans, Matheus Cunha, Joseph Gabriel, Shea Lacey, Tynan Thompson
Leeds United Full Lineup vs Manchester United
Leeds United introduces six changes to their lineup. James Trafford, who recently signed for £40 million from Manchester City, is the goalkeeper. Rhys Chadwick, Jaka Bijol, Ao Tanaka, Brenden Aaronson, and Lukas Nmecha also feature in the starting team.
Leeds United Starting XI: James Trafford, Jayden Bogle, Rhys Chadwick, Tarik Muharemovic, Jaka Bijol, Sebastiaan Bornauw, Ao Tanaka, Sean Longstaff, Brenden Aaronson, Daniel James, Lukas Nmecha
Leeds Substitutes: Alex Cairns, Rory Mahady, Jayden Lienou, James Justin, Joe Rodon, Alfie Cresswell, Ethan Ampadu, Anton Stach, Noah Okafor, Callum Mills, Harry Wilson, Wilfried Gnonto, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Joel Piroe
Manchester United vs Leeds Stats
- The two teams played to a 0-0 draw in a pre-season match in Stockholm during the 2025/26 season, where Matheus Cunha made his debut for Manchester United.
- Historically, Manchester United holds an advantage with 50 wins to Leeds' 27 in competitive fixtures, with 38 draws, including two in their last four encounters.
- Leeds secured four points against Manchester United last season, starting with a draw at Elland Road in January, followed by a 2-1 victory at Old Trafford in April, where Noah Okafor scored twice.
- Leeds is the only team to have avoided defeat against Manchester United since Michael Carrick's initial interim appointment last season.
- Leeds had not won against Manchester United in eight previous attempts since their 1-0 away win in the FA Cup in 2010.
- Newcastle is the only other team to have defeated Manchester United in a competitive fixture since Carrick took charge last season.
- In five of the last six competitive meetings between these two teams, both sides have scored.
- Leeds had one of the worst away records in the Premier League last season, while Manchester United had one of the best away records.
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