Leeds United 1-1 Manchester United

Updated

It finished level: Leeds United 1-1 Manchester United in the Premier League (Round 20) on Sun, 4 Jan 2026 at Elland Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire. Leeds United goals: Brenden Aaronson 62'. Manchester United goals: Matheus Cunha 65'. Expected goals: 0.90-1.59. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Pascal Struijk (8.2).

Match report

Leeds United 1-1 Manchester United: match report

Leeds United and Manchester United shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Elland Road on Sunday 4 January in the Premier League.

Brenden Aaronson put Leeds United ahead on 62' (1-0) and Matheus Cunha levelled for Manchester United on 65' (1-1).

Leeds United had 45% of the ball, shots were 11-15 (3-2 on target) and expected goals finished 0.90-1.59.

Pascal Struijk (Leeds United) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.

Attendance: 36,909. Referee: Jarred Gillett.

Match stats

Leeds UnitedManchester United
Ball possession4555
Expected goals (xG)0.901.59
Total shots1115
Shots on target32
Touches in opposition box2522
Big chances13
Big chances missed03
Accurate passes312 (73%)419 (79%)
Yellow cards01
Corners64
Total shots1115
Shots off target68
Shots on target32
Blocked shots25
Hit woodwork11
Shots inside box89

Lineups

Leeds United (3-4-2-1): Lucas Perri, Sebastiaan Bornauw, Jaka Bijol, Pascal Struijk, James Justin, Anton Stach, Ilia Gruev, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Brenden Aaronson, Noah Okafor, Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Senne Lammens, Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven, Lisandro Martínez, Diogo Dalot, Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, Luke Shaw, Patrick Dorgu, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Šeško

Key events

  • 34' · Yellow card · Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United)
  • 62' · Goal · Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United)
  • 63' · Substitution · Joshua Zirkzee for Leny Yoro (Manchester United)
  • 65' · Goal · Matheus Cunha (Manchester United)
  • 75' · Substitution · Lukas Nmecha for Noah Okafor (Leeds United)
  • 80' · Substitution · Ao Tanaka for Ilia Gruev (Leeds United)
  • 80' · Substitution · Wilfried Gnonto for Sebastiaan Bornauw (Leeds United)
  • 87' · Substitution · Joël Piroe for Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United)

All-time head-to-head

31 league meetings since 1994: Leeds United 5, draws 10, Manchester United 16.

Leeds United vs Manchester United: full head-to-head record

Questions

Who won Leeds United vs Manchester United?

The match was a draw, 1-1 (Premier League) on Sun, 4 Jan 2026.

When and where is Leeds United vs Manchester United?

Sun, 4 Jan 2026, 12:30 UTC at Elland Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, Premier League.

What is the head-to-head record between Leeds United and Manchester United?

In 31 league meetings since 1994: Leeds United 5 wins, 10 draws, Manchester United 16 wins (goals 28-55).