Match report

Leicester Stuns Manchester United 3–1 in FA Cup Clash

Leicester
Leicester
3–1
FT
Manchester United
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

  1. Leicester
    24' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Iheanacho
  2. Manchester United
    30' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    Harry Maguire

    Foul

  3. Manchester United
    38' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Greenwood
  4. Leicester
    52' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Tielemans · Assist: K. Iheanacho
  5. Manchester United
    64' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Pogba · On: S. McTominay
  6. Manchester United
    64' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Matic · On: Bruno Fernandes
  7. Manchester United
    64' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alex Telles · On: L. Shaw
  8. Manchester United
    64' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. van de Beek · On: E. Cavani
  9. Leicester
    69' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    M. Albrighton

    Time wasting

  10. Manchester United
    72' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    S. McTominay

    Foul

  11. Leicester
    73' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Perez · On: D. Praet
  12. Leicester
    76' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    J. Evans

    Foul

  13. Leicester
    78' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Iheanacho · Assist: M. Albrighton
  14. Leicester
    83' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Vardy · On: H. Choudhury
  15. Manchester United
    84' Manchester United subst · Substitution 5
    Off: 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