Leeds United edges Sunderland 1-0 in pre-season clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 5:16 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Leeds United defeated Sunderland 1-0 in a pre-season match held on July 30, 2026, in Harrison, New Jersey. The only goal came from Lucas Nmecha, who scored from about thirty-five yards after a setup from Ao Tanaka. Sunderland fielded several World Cup returnees, including Brian Brobbey, in the game but struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities. The match saw a number of substitutions for both teams, with Sunderland integrating new players as they build for the upcoming season.
- •Sunderland's Brobbey made his return to the starting lineup.
- •Nmecha's goal was a long-range effort that came off the post.
- •Leeds made several lineup changes from their previous loss.
- •Sunderland and Leeds utilized multiple substitutes throughout the match.
- •The match was a part of pre-season preparations for both teams.
- 5:16 AMYahoo Sports — Matchday Musings: Minutes In The Legs For The Lads In New Jersey
"Sunderland were boosted by their returning World Cup contingent as a scrappy goal settled their clash with Leeds.
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