MANCHESTER UNITED will face Leeds in a pre-season friendly in Dublin on August 12, it was announced today.

The Premier League rivals will meet at the 82,000-capacity Croke Park stadium, the Red Devils confirmed.

It will be the first football match staged at the venue – which is the traditional home of Gaelic sports – since the Republic of Ireland faced France there in 2009.

United’s director of football Jason Wilcox told the club’s official website: “We’re excited to be heading to Dublin to face Leeds United as part of our pre-season preparations ahead of a big campaign.

“Playing an important fixture against one of our biggest rivals gives us a fantastic opportunity to connect with our supporters in Ireland.

“Their passion and energy will be invaluable as we build momentum and ensure the squad is in the strongest possible shape for the start of the 2026-27 season.”

United are also heading to Dublin for a training camp next week, between April 6 and 9.