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Manchester United face Leeds United in a historic pre-season friendly at Croke Park, Dublin on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. This blockbuster clash between two of English football's fiercest rivals marks the first ever club football fixture to be staged at Ireland's iconic 82,000-seat stadium. The Roses Rivalry comes to Dublin as part of United's Tour 2026, offering fans a rare opportunity to witness one of the game's most intense fixtures in a spectacular setting just weeks before the 2026/27 Premier League season begins.
Match Details
The match takes place on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Croke Park in Dublin. This landmark fixture arrives three days after the All-Ireland Camogie finals conclude the 2026 inter-county Gaelic games season, with the delayed start to the Premier League season due to the 2026 World Cup opening a window for this unique event. It will be the first football match at Croke Park since Ireland's dramatic 1-0 defeat to France in the 2009 World Cup play-off — the game remembered for Thierry Henry's controversial handball.
Croke Park
Croke Park is Ireland's largest stadium with a capacity of 82,000, serving as the headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association and the spiritual home of Irish sport. The ground hosted NFL and rugby internationals in the past when Lansdowne Road was being redeveloped, and now opens its doors to club football for the very first time. The enormous bowl and passionate Irish support for both clubs promises to create an extraordinary atmosphere for this Roses Rivalry clash.
The Roses Rivalry
The rivalry between Manchester United and Leeds United is one of English football's most venomous, rooted in the historic enmity between Lancashire and Yorkshire dating back to the Wars of the Roses in the 15th century. Manchester United play in red representing the red rose of Lancaster, while Leeds wear white for the white rose of York. The clubs have met 114 times in competitive matches, with United holding the advantage with 50 victories to Leeds' 26. The intensity of this fixture transcends mere football — it represents centuries of regional pride and industrial competition between two great Northern cities.
Head-to-Head Record
Manchester United dominate the historical record, winning 50 of 114 competitive meetings against Leeds' 26. Since September 2002, Leeds have beaten United just once in competitive football — a memorable 1-0 FA Cup victory at Old Trafford in January 2010, courtesy of Jermaine Beckford's goal when Leeds were in League One. The modern Premier League era has seen some thrilling encounters, including United's 6-2 demolition of Leeds in December 2020 and a 5-1 victory in August 2021 when the Roses Rivalry returned to the top flight.
Season 2025/26 Context
The 2025/26 Premier League season saw the rivalry renewed with intensity. Leeds, back in the top flight under Daniel Farke following their Championship play-off triumph, drew 1-1 with United at Elland Road in January when Brenden Aaronson's opener was cancelled out by Matheus Cunha. The Whites also reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years after a penalty shootout victory over West Ham. United under Jonathan Carrick have pushed for Champions League qualification. This Dublin friendly offers both clubs vital preparation ahead of the new campaign.
Tickets
Tickets for Manchester United vs Leeds United at Croke Park are in exceptional demand, with the historic nature of this fixture and the 82,000 capacity creating a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The combination of two passionate fanbases, the unique Dublin setting, and the fierce Roses Rivalry promises an unforgettable evening of football in one of the world's most iconic sporting venues.
