Match report

Manchester United Defeats Leicester 2-1 in FA Cup Thriller

Manchester United
Manchester United
2–1
FT
Leicester
Leicester
Feb 7, 2025

Manchester United secured a narrow but crucial victory against Leicester in their FA Cup encounter on February 7th, 2025. The match was marked by intense rivalry with both teams fighting until the end. Despite Leicester's early lead through B. De Cordova-Reid, Manchester United staged a comeback thanks to goals from J. Zirkzee and Harry Maguire.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Manchester United 2–1 Leicester
  • • B. De Cordova-Reid (42') scored for Leicester
  • • J. Zirkzee equalized for Manchester United at 68'
  • • Harry Maguire secured the win in the 90+3'
  • • Substitutions included Patrick Dorgu and K. Mainoo for Manchester United

Lineups

Manchester United

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 24 A. Onana (G)
  • 15 L. Yoro (D)
  • 5 H. Maguire (D)
  • 3 N. Mazraoui (D)
  • 13 P. Dorgu (M)
  • 25 M. Ugarte (M)
  • 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
  • 20 Diogo Dalot (M)
  • 16 A. Diallo (F)
  • 9 R. Højlund (F)
  • 37 K. Mainoo (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 A. Garnacho
  • 11 J. Zirkzee
  • 18 Casemiro
  • 48 H. Graczyk
  • 4 M. de Ligt
  • 14 C. Eriksen
  • 43 T. Collyer
  • 26 A. Heaven
  • 2 V. Lindelöf

Leicester

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Hermansen (G)
  • 2 J. Justin (D)
  • 3 W. Faes (D)
  • 5 C. Okoli (D)
  • 33 L. Thomas (D)
  • 6 W. Ndidi (M)
  • 24 B. Soumaré (M)
  • 14 B. De Cordova-Reid (M)
  • 11 B. El Khannouss (M)
  • 18 J. Ayew (M)
  • 20 P. Daka (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 H. Winks
  • 25 W. Coulibaly
  • 35 K. McAteer
  • 40 F. Buonanotte
  • 93 J. Monga
  • 41 J. Stolarczyk
  • 22 O. Skipp
  • 4 C. Coady
  • 10 S. Mavididi

Timeline

  1. Leicester
    42' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    B. De Cordova-Reid
  2. Manchester United
    46' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Patrick Dorgu · On: A. Garnacho
  3. Leicester
    58' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Wilfred Ndidi · On: H. Winks
  4. Leicester
    58' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Thomas · On: W. Coulibaly
  5. Manchester United
    64' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Mainoo · On: J. Zirkzee
  6. Manchester United
    68' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Zirkzee
  7. Leicester
    73' Leicester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. De Cordova-Reid · On: K. McAteer
  8. Leicester
    81' Leicester subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Daka · On: Facundo Buonanotte
  9. Manchester United
    84' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ugarte

    Foul

  10. Manchester United
    90'+3 Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    Harry Maguire · Assist: Bruno Fernandes
  11. Manchester United
    90'+4 Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Ugarte · On: Casemiro

Match Stats

Stat Manchester United Leicester
Fouls 10 11
Pass Accuracy 84% 83%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 6
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 578 464
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 4 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 486 383
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Leicester took an early lead with B. De Cordova-Reid's goal at 42' which initially put pressure on Manchester United.
  • ▸ Manchester United equalized through J. Zirkzee in the second half, shifting momentum back to their favor.
  • ▸ The turning point came when Harry Maguire scored a late winner for Manchester United in the 90+3', sealing the victory and advancing them in the FA Cup.