
Premier League
7:00 p.mApril 13, 2026
Regular season – 32
Old Trafford
Referee: Paul Tierney, England


Manchester United


Leeds
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1.40
Expected Goals (xG)
2.37
Passing by
399 (84%)
Accurate passes
374 (83%)
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Substitutes
d
Diogo Dalot
F
Bryan Mbeumo
1
G
Altay Bayındır
26
d
Ayden Heaven
12
d
Tyrell Malacia
7
M
Mount Mason
39
M
Tyler Fletcher
61
F
Shea Lacey
11
F
Joshua Zirkzee
26
G
Karl Darlow
8.2
5
d
Pascal Struijk
7.3
15
d
Jaka Bijol
7.0
d
James Justin
3
M
Gabriel Gudmundsson
7.7
22
M
To Tanaka
7.6
M
Ethan Ampadu (C)
2
M
Jayden Bogle
7.6
F
Noah Okafor
5′
29′
F
Brendan Aaronson
9
F
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
6.2
Substitutes
M
Ilia Gruev
F
Wilfried Gnonto
M
Sean Longstaff
1
G
Lucas Perry
25
d
Sam Byram
23
d
Sebastian Bornauw
40
M
Facundo Good night
14
F
Lukas finishes
10
F
Joel Piroe

Premier League Ranking – Premier League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Relegation – Championship
Noah Okafor scored twice to give Leeds a shock 2-1 win over Manchester United. The away side secured three crucial points at Old Trafford on Monday evening.
Third-placed United went into the match looking to consolidate their position in the top four. Meanwhile, 15th-placed Leeds were in desperate need of a win. The visitors had not won any of their previous five league games.
Leeds surprised the home crowd at the start of the game. Noah Okafor sent the ball into the net in the fifth minute. This first attack gave the visitors a quick lead.
United struggled to respond to the early setback. Matheus Cunha was shown a yellow card for a sloppy foul in the 18th minute. The hosts couldn’t find their rhythm.
Just 11 minutes later, Okafor struck again. The forward found space in the area and slotted the ball past the keeper in the 29th minute. Leeds took full control.
The home team entered the break with a two-goal lead. Coach Erik ten Hag needed a major change in tactics. United had to break down a stubborn Leeds defence.
The second half started badly for the home team. Luke Shaw received a yellow card in the 49th minute. Disaster then struck when Lisandro Martinez was shown a red card in the 56th minute.
Despite playing with 10 men, United fought bravely. Bruno Fernandes set up Casemiro, who scored a goal in the 69th minute. The hosts reduced the deficit to one.
United pushed hard for an equalizer in the closing stages. However, Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow stood his ground. He made six crucial saves throughout the game to deny the hosts.
The last few minutes saw intense pressure from the locals. Ethan Ampadu was shown a yellow card in the 86th minute. Leeds defended deep to protect their narrow lead.
The statistics highlighted a strong contrast in the quality of the finishes. United managed 20 shots in total, but generated just 1.4 expected goals. Leeds created 2.37 expected goals from just 15 attempts.
This result keeps United in third position with 55 points. Leeds remain in 15th place but gain vital breathing space. The visitors will be hoping to capitalize on this impressive away performance.

