Manchester United 2-1 Leicester City
Updated
Manchester United won: Manchester United 2-1 Leicester City in the FA Cup (Round 4) on Fri, 7 Feb 2025 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Manchester United goals: Joshua Zirkzee 68', Harry Maguire 90'+3. Leicester City goals: Bobby Reid 42'. Expected goals: 1.90-0.90. Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Bruno Fernandes (8.7).
Match report
Manchester United beat Leicester City 2-1
Manchester United came from behind to beat Leicester City 2-1 at Old Trafford on Friday 7 February in FA Cup.
Bobby Reid put Leicester City ahead on 42' (0-1), Joshua Zirkzee levelled for Manchester United on 68' (1-1) and Harry Maguire restored Manchester United's lead on 90+3' (2-1).
Harry Maguire's 90+3' strike proved decisive.
Manchester United had 56% of the ball, shots were 13-6 (4-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.90-0.90.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 73,693. Referee: Michael Salisbury.
Match stats
| Manchester United | Leicester City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.90 | 0.90 |
| Total shots | 13 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 29 | 9 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 486 (84%) | 384 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 6 | 1 |
| Total shots | 13 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 3 |
Lineups
Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Andre Onana, Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Noussair Mazraoui, Patrick Dorgu, Diogo Dalot, Manuel Ugarte, Bruno Fernandes, Amad, Kobbie Mainoo, Rasmus Højlund
Leicester City (4-2-3-1): Mads Hermansen, James Justin, Wout Faes, Memeh Caleb Okoli, Luke Thomas, Wilfred Ndidi, Boubakary Soumaré, Bobby Reid, Bilal El Khannouss, Jordan Ayew, Patson Daka
Key events
- 42' · Goal · Bobby Reid (Leicester City)
- 46' · Substitution · Alejandro Garnacho for Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United)
- 58' · Substitution · Harry Winks for Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City)
- 58' · Substitution · Woyo Coulibaly for Luke Thomas (Leicester City)
- 64' · Substitution · Joshua Zirkzee for Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United)
- 68' · Goal · Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United)
- 73' · Substitution · Kasey McAteer for Bobby Reid (Leicester City)
- 81' · Substitution · Facundo Buonanotte for Patson Daka (Leicester City)
- 84' · Yellow card · Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United)
- 90'+3 · Goal · Harry Maguire (Manchester United)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · Casemiro for Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United)
All-time head-to-head
36 league meetings since 1994: Manchester United 23, draws 9, Leicester City 4.
Manchester United vs Leicester City: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Manchester United vs Leicester City?
Manchester United won, 2-1 (FA Cup) on Fri, 7 Feb 2025.
When and where is Manchester United vs Leicester City?
Fri, 7 Feb 2025, 20:00 UTC at Old Trafford, Manchester, FA Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester United and Leicester City?
In 36 league meetings since 1994: Manchester United 23 wins, 9 draws, Leicester City 4 wins (goals 76-31).