Leeds United edges Sunderland 1-0 in pre-season friendly
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Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Leeds United secured a 1-0 victory over Sunderland during their pre-season friendly on July 30 at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey. Lukas Nmecha netted the game's sole goal just eight minutes into the match with a long-range strike. The contest showcased both teams as they fine-tuned their squads ahead of the new season, with Leeds making several substitutions at halftime to maintain momentum. They will next face Liverpool on August 6 to conclude their US tour.
- •Leeds United 1, Sunderland 0 at Sports Illustrated Stadium
- •Lukas Nmecha scored the only goal in the 8th minute
- •Match was part of Leeds' pre-season US tour
- •Leeds changes six players at halftime
- •Leeds to face Liverpool on August 6 for final US tour match
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Pre-Season Report: Leeds United 1-0 Sunderland
"Pre-Season FriendlyLeeds United 1 (Nmecha 8’)Sunderland 0Leeds first half XI: Cairns (GK), Bogle, Gudmundsson, Muharemović, Rodon (C), Longstaff, Nmecha, Wilson, Tanaka, Bornauw, Mills. Leeds secon...
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