Match report

Leeds Holds Off Manchester United in Thrilling 1-1 Draw (Premier League)

Leeds
Leeds
1–1
FT
Manchester United
Manchester United
Jan 4, 2026

Leeds secured a hard-fought point against Manchester United in the Premier League clash. The game saw both teams battle fiercely with B. Aaronson scoring for Leeds and M. Cunha equalizing for Manchester United, leading to an intense draw.

Key Facts

  • • B. Aaronson scored for Leeds in the 62nd minute.
  • • M. Cunha equalized for Manchester United just three minutes later.
  • • Patrick Dorgu received a yellow card for Manchester United at 34 minutes.

Lineups

Leeds

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Lucas Perri (G)
  • 23 S. Bornauw (D)
  • 15 J. Bijol (D)
  • 5 P. Struijk (D)
  • 24 J. Justin (M)
  • 11 B. Aaronson (M)
  • 18 A. Stach (M)
  • 44 I. Gruev (M)
  • 3 G. Gudmundsson (M)
  • 9 D. Calvert-Lewin (F)
  • 19 N. Okafor (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 K. Darlow
  • 25 S. Byram
  • 8 S. Longstaff
  • 22 A. Tanaka
  • 20 J. Harrison
  • 29 W. Gnonto
  • 42 S. Chambers
  • 10 J. Piroe
  • 14 L. Nmecha

Manchester United

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Lammens (G)
  • 15 L. Yoro (D)
  • 26 A. Heaven (D)
  • 6 L. Martinez (D)
  • 2 D. Dalot (M)
  • 18 Casemiro (M)
  • 25 M. Ugarte (M)
  • 23 L. Shaw (M)
  • 13 P. Dorgu (F)
  • 10 M. Cunha (F)
  • 30 B. Sesko (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Bayindir
  • 33 T. Fredricson
  • 72 G. Kukonki
  • 12 T. Malacia
  • 70 B. Mantato
  • 38 J. Fletcher
  • 39 T. Fletcher
  • 61 S. Lacey
  • 11 J. Zirkzee

Timeline

  1. Manchester United
    34' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    Patrick Dorgu

    Foul

  2. Leeds
    62' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Aaronson · Assist: Pascal Struijk
  3. Manchester United
    63' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Yoro · On: J. Zirkzee
  4. Manchester United
    65' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cunha · Assist: J. Zirkzee
  5. Leeds
    75' Leeds subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Noah Okafor · On: L. Nmecha
  6. Leeds
    80' Leeds subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Gruev · On: A. Tanaka
  7. Leeds
    80' Leeds subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Bornauw · On: W. Gnonto
  8. Leeds
    87' Leeds subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Aaronson · On: J. Piroe

Match Stats

Stat Leeds Manchester United
Fouls 9 9
Pass Accuracy 73% 79%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 15
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 425 529
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 0.90 1.58
Shots off Target 6 8
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 312 419
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ B. Aaronson's goal in the 62nd minute gave Leeds the lead, sparking intense home support and creating momentum.
  • ▸ M. Cunha's quick equalizer just three minutes later restored parity for Manchester United, shifting the game into a closely contested affair.