Manchester United v Leeds United Hospitality Tickets & Packages

Manchester United v Leeds United 2025-26 Kits

Manchester United v Leeds United
Premier League
Fixture Date – Saturday 11 April 2026
Kick-off – 3pm
Old Trafford, Manchester

 

⚔️ Rivalry Overview

  • Often referred to as the “Roses Rivalry”, this match-up has historical and cultural roots in the Wars of the Roses (15th-century civil wars between the House of Lancaster – red rose – and House of York – white rose).

  • Manchester is in Lancashire; Leeds is in Yorkshire – adding a regional dimension that fuels fan tensions beyond football.

📜 Historical Context

  • The first official match between the clubs took place in February 1906, when Leeds were known as Leeds City.

  • After Leeds United was formed in 1919, the rivalry intensified, especially in the 1960s and 70s under iconic managers:

    • Matt Busby (Manchester United)

    • Don Revie (Leeds United)

  • Tensions were fueled by contrasting styles: Man United’s attacking flair vs Leeds’ tough, tactical resilience.

📊 Head-to-Head Record (as of August 2025)

  • Total matches played: ~110

  • Manchester United wins: ~50+

  • Leeds United wins: ~25+

  • Draws: ~30+

  • Manchester United has had the upper hand in the Premier League era, especially since Leeds’ relegation in 2004.

🏆 Notable Matches

🔴 Manchester United 4–3 Leeds United (1998–99)

  • A thrilling win during United’s treble-winning season.

  • Goals from Solskjær, Keane, and Cole.

⚪ Leeds United 1–0 Manchester United (1974)

  • Leeds dominated with Revie’s side during a golden period.

  • Manchester United were relegated the same season (1973–74).

⚪ Leeds United 1–0 Man United – FA Cup (2010)

  • Leeds (then in League One) knocked United out at Old Trafford—a major upset.

  • Goal by Jermaine Beckford.

🔴 Man United 6–2 Leeds United (Dec 2020)

  • First Premier League meeting in 16 years.

  • United dominated with goals from McTominay, Fernandes, Lindelöf, James.

👑 Player Connections

Played for Both Clubs:

  • Eric Cantona – Leeds to Man United in 1992; became a Red Devils legend.

  • Rio Ferdinand – Moved from Leeds to United for £30m in 2002, then world-record fee for a defender.

  • Alan Smith – Moved in 2004 after Leeds’ relegation; controversial among Leeds fans.

🧨 Rivalry Characteristics

  • Fan animosity is intense – chants, banners, and police presence are common at fixtures.

  • Rarely seen as a “friendly” rivalry – often labeled as one of the most hostile in English football.

  • Games often feature high energy, fierce tackles, and memorable atmospheres.

⏳ Recent History

  • Leeds returned to the Premier League in 2020 after 16 years.

  • Since then:

    • Man United beat Leeds multiple times with dominant scorelines.

    • Leeds fought back with a few high-scoring draws and a 2–2 at Old Trafford in Feb 2023.

🏟️ Matchday Atmosphere

  • Whether played at Old Trafford or Elland Road, the tension is palpable.

  • Ticket demand is sky-high, and away allocations are tightly controlled due to past crowd trouble.

Summary Table:

Category Manchester United Leeds United
Founded 1878 (as Newton Heath) 1919
Stadium Old Trafford Elland Road
League Titles 20 Premier League titles 3 First Division titles
Major Rivals Man City, Liverpool, Leeds Man United, Chelsea, Millwall
Best Modern Era Win 6–2 (2020) 1–0 FA Cup (2010, at Old Trafford)

👥 Manager Profiles

⚔️ Head‑to‑Head As Managers

🧮 Overall Meetings (Friendly & Competitive)

  • They have met at least once, in a pre‑season friendly in July 2025 in Stockholm, which ended in a 0–0 draw FotMobSky Sports.

  • Under Amorim at Manchester United and Farke at Leeds:

📋 Matches under the current managers

Date Venue Result Competition Managers
July 19, 2025 Stockholm Man Utd 0–0 Leeds Friendly Amorim vs Farke
Feb 8 & 12, 2023 Old Trafford & Elland Road 2–2 draw & 2–0 win to United Premier League United under interim before Amorim; Leeds under Farke

While Amorim hadn’t taken charge in February 2023, Farke was already in charge at Leeds. United remained unbeaten under Farke in both those games, combining a draw and a win ManchesterWorld+5Sky Sports+5Manchester United+5Premier League+6Wikipedia+6YouTube+6Wikipedia+1talksport.com+1The Scottish SunYouTube+8Wikipedia+8ESPN.com+8.

✅ Summary: Managerial Comparison

  • **Meetings under their tenure**:
    ✅ Amorim (MUFC): at least 1 match, unbeaten
    ✅ Farke (Leeds): at least 1 match, no wins

  • Head‑to‑head record (friendly + recent Premier League):

    • Manchester United: 1 win, 1 draw

    • Leeds United: 0 wins

Therefore: Amorim leads the mini-rivalry at present.

🔍 Context & Notes

  • These figures reflect only fixtures where both served as managers.

  • Historical data shows Leeds haven’t beaten United in Premier League competition since 2002, and their only win versus United in the last two decades was an FA Cup upset in 2010—Matt Busby-era history doesn’t apply here SI+3The Sun+3Wikipedia+3.

  • Amorim commented on Farke’s tactical setup in their friendly: Leeds’ midfield pressing under Farke troubled United’s mid — but still no win for Leeds

 

📅 Confirmed Fixture Details (Upcoming)

  • Matchweek: 32 of the 2025–26 Premier League season

  • Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026

  • Kick‑off: 3:00 pm BST (15:00 UK time)

  • Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

 

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