Manchester United takes 5-4 penalty win over Leeds at Croke Park
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Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Manchester United faced Leeds United in a friendly match at Croke Park on August 12, played before a crowd of 82,300. The contest ended in a 1-1 draw after regulation time, leading to a penalty shootout where Manchester United triumphed 5-4. This match marked the first time two English teams have played at Croke Park since the amendment of Gaelic Athletic Association's Rule 42, which previously restricted 'foreign' sports at the venue. The friendly held significance, coming less than a month after Mayo's victory in the All-Ireland final, showcasing the rich sporting history of the stadium.
- •Match ends 1-1 after regulation; United wins 5-4 on penalties
- •Joshua Zirkzee opened scoring for United in the first half
- •Brenden Aaronson equalized for Leeds before halftime
- •Croke Park hosted its first English club match in nine years
- •Atmosphere enhanced by a solar eclipse during the game
- 10:37 PMYahoo Sports — More history made at Croke Park as Man Utd beat Leeds
- 10:37 PMBBC Sport — More history made at Croke Park as Man Utd beat Leeds
"Less than a month after Mayo's historic win in the All-Ireland final at Croke Park, a stadium that is famous for sliotars and the Sam Maguire turned its attention to one of the oldest rivalries in English football.
"Less than a month after Mayo's historic win in the All-Ireland final at Croke Park, a stadium that is famous for sliotars and the Sam Maguire turned its attention to one of the oldest rivalries in English football.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 10:37 PMMore history made at Croke Park as Man Utd beat Leeds
Less than a month after Mayo's historic win in the All-Ireland final at Croke Park, a stadium that is famous for sliotars and the Sam Maguire turned its attention to one of the oldest rivalries in English football.
- BBC SportAug 12, 2026, 10:37 PMMore history made at Croke Park as Man Utd beat Leeds
Less than a month after Mayo's historic win in the All-Ireland final at Croke Park, a stadium that is famous for sliotars and the Sam Maguire turned its attention to one of the oldest rivalries in English football.
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