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Man United Beat Leeds on Penalties in Packed Croke Park
Karl Darlow’s switch and Leeds’ Old Trafford win have intensified a match both clubs expect to feel like more than a pre-season friendly.
- On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Manchester United defeated Leeds United 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out at Dublin's Croke Park after their pre-season friendly finished 1-1.
- The match drew a sell-out crowd of more than 80,000 to Croke Park, known primarily for Gaelic games and hosting its first association football fixture since 2009.
- Joshua Zirkzee opened the scoring for Manchester United in the 16th minute, but Leeds United forward Brenden Aaronson equalized before halftime to level the match.
- Noussair Mazraoui converted the decisive penalty to secure victory after Bruno Fernandes hit the crossbar, though the 90 minutes ended in bizarre fashion when fans entered the pitch.
- Both clubs used the friendly to prepare for the 2026/27 Premier League season, with Manchester United and Leeds United scheduled to meet again on October 17, 2026, at Elland Road.
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The Independent (US)Manchester United beat Leeds on penalties after pre-season draw at Croke Park
Manchester United 1-1 Leeds (4-3 pens): Noussair Mazraoui scored the decisive penalty after new signing Youri Tielemans slotted his home
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Man United win Croke Park as game ends in 'security shambles' with pitch invasions
It was a total eclipse of Croke Park and a penalty shootout win for Man United as they beat Leeds in Dublin in a historic pre-season friendly. Over 82,000 fans gathered for the first football match at Croke Park since 2009, and the first-ever club game at the venue, in a game dubbed the Boyle […]
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