Match report
Leicester Stuns Manchester United 3–1 in FA Cup Clash
Leicester
3–1
FT
Manchester United
Mar 21, 2021
Leicester City stunned Manchester United with a 3–1 victory in the FA Cup, with striker Kelechi Iheanacho netting twice and Youri Tielemans adding a third. Manchester United's only goal came from Mason Greenwood. The win secures Leicester’s place in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Leicester 3–1 Manchester United
- • Goals: K. Iheanacho (24', 78'), Y. Tielemans (52') for Leicester; M. Greenwood (38') for Manchester United
- • Yellow cards: Harry Maguire (30'), Scott McTominay (72') for Manchester United; Matty Albrighton (69'), Jamie Vardy (76') for Leicester
- • Substitutions: Manchester United made multiple changes, including Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Alex Telles, and Donny van de Beek on in the 64th minute; Leicester's changes included Ayoze Pérez and Jamie Vardy in the 73rd and 83rd minutes
Lineups
Leicester
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
- 6 J. Evans (D)
- 27 T. Castagne (M)
- 4 Ç. Söyüncü (D)
- 3 W. Fofana (D)
- 11 M. Albrighton (M)
- 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
- 25 W. Ndidi (M)
- 9 J. Vardy (F)
- 17 Ayoze Pérez (F)
- 14 K. Iheanacho (F)
Substitutes
- 26 D. Praet
- 20 H. Choudhury
- 12 D. Ward
- 46 V. Daley-Campbell
- 38 T. Leshabela
- 18 D. Amartey
- 28 C. Fuchs
- 24 N. Mendy
- 33 L. Thomas
Manchester United
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 26 D. Henderson (G)
- 27 Alex Telles (D)
- 2 V. Lindelöf (D)
- 5 H. Maguire (D)
- 29 A. Wan-Bissaka (D)
- 31 N. Matić (M)
- 6 P. Pogba (M)
- 17 Fred (M)
- 34 D. van de Beek (M)
- 9 A. Martial (F)
- 11 M. Greenwood (M)
Substitutes
- 39 S. McTominay
- 18 Bruno Fernandes
- 23 L. Shaw
- 7 E. Cavani
- 19 A. Diallo
- 21 D. James
- 33 B. Williams
- 1 David de Gea
- 38 A. Tuanzebe
Timeline
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24' Leicester Goal · Normal GoalK. Iheanacho
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30' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardHarry Maguire
Foul
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38' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalM. Greenwood
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52' Leicester Goal · Normal GoalY. Tielemans · Assist: K. Iheanacho
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64' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Pogba · On: S. McTominay
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64' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Matic · On: Bruno Fernandes
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64' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: Alex Telles · On: L. Shaw
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64' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4Off: D. van de Beek · On: E. Cavani
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69' Leicester Card · Yellow CardM. Albrighton
Time wasting
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72' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardS. McTominay
Foul
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73' Leicester subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Perez · On: D. Praet
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76' Leicester Card · Yellow CardJ. Evans
Foul
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78' Leicester Goal · Normal GoalK. Iheanacho · Assist: M. Albrighton
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83' Leicester subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Vardy · On: H. Choudhury
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84' Manchester United subst · Substitution 5Off: Fred · On: A. Diallo
Match Stats
| Stat | Leicester | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 86% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 9 |
| Corners | 2 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 493 | 515 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Accurate Passes | 416 | 442 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 5 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Leicester took the lead early through Kelechi Iheanacho, giving them a crucial advantage in the FA Cup tie
- ▸ Manchester United leveled the score with a goal from Mason Greenwood, but Leicester quickly regained the lead through Youri Tielemans, shifting the momentum back in their favor
- ▸ Iheanacho's second goal in the 78th minute sealed Leicester's victory and eliminated Manchester United from the FA Cup competition