Man Utd face Leeds in pre-season friendly

Two historic rivals meet in a summer friendly with team news incoming.

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What happened. Manchester United play Leeds United in a pre-season friendly on 12 August 2026, with live coverage and team news available.

• Match preview and stats are available.
• Live commentary and video highlights will follow.
• A match report will be provided after the game.

Pre-season friendlies help teams build fitness and test tactics ahead of the new campaign.

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