Season 2026-27

Leeds vs Manchester Utd

Premier League · Round 20 · Sun 4 Jan 2026, 12:30

Leeds
11 Full time
Manchester Utd

Leeds and Manchester Utd drew 1–1 on 4 January 2026 (Premier League 2025-2026, Round 20). Goals – Leeds: Brenden Aaronson 62'; Manchester Utd: Matheus Cunha 65'. Highest-rated player: Pascal Struijk (8.2). In 16 Premier League meetings since 2000-01, Leeds have won 2, Manchester Utd 8 and 6 matches have been drawn.

Summary

Key events

  1. Half time · 0–0
  2. 62' Brenden Aaronson Leeds · assist Pascal Struijk 1–0
  3. 65' Matheus Cunha Manchester Utd · assist Joshua Zirkzee 1–1
  4. Full time · 1–1

Match statistics

LeedsManchester Utd

Top stats

45%Ball possession55%
0.90Expected goals (xG)1.59
11Total shots15
3Shots on target2
1Big chances3
6Corner kicks4

Shooting

1.52xG on target (xGOT)0.39
0Big chances missed3
8Shots inside the box9
3Shots outside the box6
6Shots off target8
2Blocked shots5
1Hit the woodwork1
0Headed goals0

Passing

425Passes529
61Long passes63
123Final third passes118
20Crosses10
0.83Expected assists (xA)0.86
25Touches in opposition box22
20Throw-ins16

Defending

18Tackles25
17Interceptions8
23Clearances38
54Duels won55
0Errors leading to shot0
0Errors leading to goal0

Discipline

9Fouls9
1Offsides3
9Free kicks9

xG and xGOT are the data provider's figures.

Lineups

Leeds

Substitutes used

Unused

Samuel Byram, Chambers S., Karl Darlow, Jack Harrison, Sean Longstaff

Manchester Utd

Substitutes used

Unused

Altay Bayindir, Jack Fletcher, Tyler Fletcher, Tyler Fredricson, Godwill Kukonki, Shea Lacey, Tyrell Malacia, Bendito Mantato

Leeds vs Manchester Utd Match Commentary

  1. 90+5' There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full time.
  2. 90+4' Anton Stach (Leeds) fails to find the target. The goalkeeper, rooted to the spot, watches on helplessly as the volley goes well wide of the right post. The goalkeeper rode his luck there.
  3. 90+3' Pascal Struijk (Leeds) smashes the ball upfield and Lukas Nmecha controls it with a great first touch. Lukas Nmecha (Leeds) attempts to send a low pass into the box from the edge of the penalty area, but the opposition's defence knocks the ball to safety.
  4. 90+2' The attendance for today's match is 36909.
  5. 90+2' A pass by Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
  6. 90+2' Joel Piroe (Leeds) takes a first-time shot from the edge of the box, but his effort is well blocked by the defender.
  7. 90+1' Anton Stach (Leeds) lifts the ball into the box from the corner, but one of the defending players gets there first to head it clear.
  8. 90+1' Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) appears to handle the ball in the box, but the ref turns down the penalty appeals and waves play on!
  9. 90+1' Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds) sends a beautiful cross into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence manages to clear the ball to safety. Good work from Leeds as they win a corner.
  10. 90' 4 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
  11. 88' A wild pass somehow finds Joel Piroe (Leeds) in space, he steadies himself and shoots from mid-range but sends it just over the bar.
  12. 87' A substitution has been made. Brenden Aaronson is replaced by Joel Piroe (Leeds).
  13. 86' The actual number of corner kicks in this match – 5:4.
  14. 85' Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
  15. 81' Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) latches onto a short pass just on the edge of the box and shoots. The effort beats the keeper but comes back off the right post. Close!
  16. 80' Daniel Farke has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds) replacing Sebastiaan Bornauw.
  17. 80' That will be all from Ilia Gruev who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Ao Tanaka (Leeds).
  18. 80' Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United) launches into a thunderous tackle on his opponent and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
  19. 78' A crossfield pass from Pascal Struijk (Leeds) fails to find any of his teammates. The ball goes out of play and Manchester Utd will have a goal kick.
  20. 77' Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United) sends a long ball in, but Lucas Perri comfortably gathers the ball.
  21. 75' Daniel Farke decides to make a substitution. Noah Okafor will be replaced by Lukas Nmecha (Leeds).
  22. 74' What a sensational goal that would have been! Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United) picks up the ball inside the box and fires a beautiful first-time shot, but it goes just a few inches wide of the left post.
  23. 72' Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United) did his best to latch on to a crossfield pass, but it was too long and it goes out of play.
  24. 70' Noah Okafor (Leeds) was in a good shooting position just outside the box and unleashed a first-time shot towards the right side of the goal, but the goalkeeper made a decent save to thwart his effort.
  25. 69' Noah Okafor (Leeds) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender.
  26. 67' 6:13 – the total goal attempt statistics. The shots on goal statistics – 2:2.
  27. 67' Luke Shaw almost found himself in a promising position after Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) tried to send a defence-splitting pass, but one of the defenders reacts well and makes a timely interception.
  28. 65' Goal · 1–1 Goal Matheus Cunha (Manchester United)! Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) was put through by Joshua Zirkzee and he showed brilliant composure inside the box to fire into the bottom left corner. 1:1.
  29. 63' Ruben Amorim has decided to substitute Leny Yoro and he is replaced by Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United).
  30. 62' Goal · 1–0 Goal! Brenden Aaronson (Leeds) pounced on a loose ball inside the penalty area and beats the goalkeeper with a shot into the bottom right corner. He makes it 1:0.
  31. 62' Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United) picks out Patrick Dorgu with a fine lofted pass, but the latter wasn't able to create some space to get into shooting range.
  32. 58' Half-chance! Brenden Aaronson (Leeds) plays a pass into the box, but Senne Lammens reacts well to snuff out the attack.
  33. 57' Anton Stach (Leeds) takes the corner, but one of the defenders reacts well and rises highest to head the ball away.
  34. 56' Anton Stach (Leeds) launches a cross from the corner, but Senne Lammens is alert to thwart the effort. Corner kick. Leeds will have an opportunity.
  35. 55' Noah Okafor (Leeds) delivers a low pass into the box which is intercepted. Leeds win a corner.
  36. 54' Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United) comes close to scoring! He meets a lovely lofted pass from Casemiro, but sends his close-range header way wide of the left post. Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United) finds himself in an offside position and the referee stops play after the linesman raises his flag.
  37. 54' Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) produces a dangerous low pass into the penalty area, but the defence manage to cut it out.
  38. 52' Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United) takes the pass from Patrick Dorgu in his stride and from mid-range fires in a thunderous shot, but it lacks direction and goes well wide of the left post.
  39. 52' A dangerous looking corner kick from Anton Stach (Leeds) is cleared to safety by the defence.
  40. 51' Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds) gets on the end of a pass inside the box and produces a promising first-time shot towards the bottom right corner. His effort is blocked by Senne Lammens with a brilliant diving save! The ball is out of play and Leeds manage to earn a corner.
  41. 50' Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United) finds himself beyond the last defender, but the game is stopped by the referee after the linesman signals for offside.
  42. 49' Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) is thwarted and cleared to safety.
  43. 47' Noah Okafor (Leeds) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. The referee and the linesman both signal a throw-in for Leeds.
  44. 46' James Justin (Leeds) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Senne Lammens intercepts the ball.
  45. 46' The whistle blows and Jarred Gillett starts the second half.
  46. 45+2' The referee blows his whistle for half-time, bringing to a close the first 45 minutes of the match.
  47. 45+1' Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United) has a chance after receiving a pass. He measures his shot from the edge of the box but it sails just wide of the left post.
  48. 45' The fourth official shows 1 min. of added time.
  49. 45' Casemiro (Manchester United) sends a long cross over to Benjamin Sesko, but Lucas Perri comes forward to gather the ball.
  50. 44' Anton Stach (Leeds) takes the corner but it's cleared.
  51. 43' James Justin (Leeds) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. Leeds get a corner.
  52. 41' Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) comes close to scoring! He gets the ball inside the box from the resulting corner but his shot flies just over the crossbar. This should be a big warning for the defence.
  53. 41' Luke Shaw (Manchester United) will deliver the corner kick.
  54. 40' What a great chance for Leny Yoro (Manchester United). He times his jump superbly when he leaps high to meet a precise cross from the corner, directing his towering header right under the bar, but the goalkeeper denies him with a miraculous save. The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Manchester Utd.
  55. 40' Luke Shaw (Manchester United) will take a corner kick.
  56. 40' Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders. The ball goes out of play. Manchester Utd are awarded a corner kick.
  57. 35' Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds) latches on to a superb cross into the box and hits the left post with a fine header. What a chance!
  58. 35' Anton Stach (Leeds) sends over a free kick from long range but the defence is alert.
  59. 34' Yellow card Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United) is booked.
  60. 33' Total attempts – 3:5. 0:0 - the latest stats for both teams in respect of shots on target.
  61. 32' Brenden Aaronson (Leeds) hits a dipping shot from the edge of the box that's well off target and flies miles wide of the left post.
  62. 31' Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) wins the ball from the resulting corner but blazes it well over the bar.
  63. 31' The referee awards a corner and Luke Shaw (Manchester United) goes over to take it.
  64. 30' Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) attempts to find his teammate with a final pass from outside of the box, but one of the defenders clears the ball to safety. Manchester Utd have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
  65. 27' Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United) sends a long ball forward to Patrick Dorgu, but he put too much power and the chance is gone.
  66. 25' Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United) appears to handle the ball in the box, but the referee wasn't in the best position. Let's see what he decides.
  67. 25' The resulting corner from Anton Stach (Leeds) is cleared.
  68. 24' Noah Okafor (Leeds) sends a low pass from outside the box to James Justin. He lines up a shot, but the defence intercepts at the last moment. The ball is out of play. Leeds win a corner kick.
  69. 22' Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates.
  70. 22' Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United) fires a shot at goal from a very promising position outside the penalty area, but it is blocked by a self-sacrificing defender. The referee blows his whistle, Manchester Utd are awarded a corner kick.
  71. 21' Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds) delivers a promising cross into the box, but it's cleared.
  72. 18' The ball possession is 53:47.
  73. 17' Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Lucas Perri, who smothers the ball.
  74. 17' Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United) picks up a rebound in space and tries his luck from long range, but the effort is well blocked by a defender.
  75. 16' Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United) has a shot blocked from inside the box.
  76. 15' Casemiro (Manchester United) displays his superb passing ability after picking out Luke Shaw with a fine lofted pass to continue their attacking move.
  77. 14' Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds) fails to beat the offside trap and the linesman puts his flag up.
  78. 13' Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United) makes a run beyond the last defender, but he's offside.
  79. 12' Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds) tries to find Brenden Aaronson, but he puts too much power on the pass. The ball goes out of play and Manchester Utd will have a goal kick.
  80. 9' Senne Lammens doesn't have to worry about this one. Brenden Aaronson plays a pass into the feet of Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds), who is unable to find the target as his effort from inside the box goes high over the bar.
  81. 8' Gooal! No wait, it's been ruled out for offside. Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) disagrees, but the linesman is sure about his call.
  82. 6' Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United) is furious with himself. He latches onto a rebound on the edge of the box and directs a header just over the crossbar!
  83. 6' Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) sends the ball into the penalty area from a throw-in as if it's a corner kick.
  84. 4' James Justin (Leeds) commits a foul and Jarred Gillett immediately signals a free kick.
  85. 3' James Justin (Leeds) is disappointed with himself because he got into a good area but produced a poor cross. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Manchester Utd.
  86. 2' Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds) has the ability to send the ball deep into the penalty area from throw-ins and it can lead to very promising situations for his team.
  87. 1' Here we go, today's match is starting right now.
  88. The players are on the pitch and Manchester Utd will have the kick-off.
  89. Jarred Gillett will supervise the game today.
  90. You can have a look at the starting XIs of both teams in the details of this match.

Head-to-head & form

Head-to-head since 2000-01

Full head-to-head
2Leeds wins6Draws8Manchester Utd wins

16 meetings · goals Leeds 18–34 Manchester Utd

Form before the match

Last five Premier League matches, oldest to newest.

Final table 2025-2026

Full table
# Team P W D L GD Pts
3 Manchester Utd 38 20 11 7 +19 71
14 Leeds 38 11 14 13 −7 47

Top scorers 2025-2026

All scorers