Match ReportBBC SportUnverified source· 12 Aug 2026
Historic Croke Park Clash: Man Utd Face Leeds in Dublin
Two English giants meet at Dublin's iconic Croke Park for the first time ever.
Manchester United
team
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Venue
Croke Park, Dublin
Capacity
82,300
Kick-off
19:30 BST, live on ITV
What happened. Manchester United and Leeds United will play a pre-season friendly at Croke Park on Wednesday, the first time two English clubs have played at the venue.
- Croke Park is sold out for the match.
- Association football hasn't been played there since 2009.
- The teams last met in a goalless draw in July 2025.
This match marks a historic moment as Croke Park hosts its first English club football game.
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