Manchester United vs Leicester City Tickets

There are few football grounds in the UK comparable to Old Trafford, both in terms of size as well as the atmosphere created in and around the ground.

With a capacity in the region of 75,000 spectators the ‘Theatre of Dreams’ is the largest club stadium in England. Fans hoping to attend a game at this stunning venue can find all of the best & cheapest seats with the help of SeatPick.

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Manchester United vs Leicester City Head-to-Head

The first time these clubs shared a pitch was back in 1894, with both teams playing in the Second Division at the time.

Manchester United & Leicester City contested a First Division fixture for the first time in 1908, though they didn’t meet in the FA Cup for another 50+ years. Finally, in 1963, the teams faced off in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium with an in-house attendance of almost 100,000 spectators. A 3-1 victory saw MUFC clinch FA Cup honours for the third time in history.

More recently, In September 2016, early into Jose Mourinho’s spell as Man Utd manager, the Red Devils recorded an emphatic 4-1 victory over reigning Premier League champions LCFC. Chris Smalling, Juan Mata, Marcus Rashford, & Paul Pogba all found the back of the net in the first half.

The two sides also met in the 2021 FA Cup quarter-finals though this tie was played behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Kelechi Iheanacho scored twice in a 3-1 win for the Foxes, on their way to capturing FA Cup glory for the very first time with over Chelsea in the final.

In February 2023, Rashford netted twice as Man United defeated Leicester City at Old Trafford by three goals to nil.

Manchester United vs Leicester City Stats & Mutual Connections

There are a number of players who have represented both Man United & Leicester City, with Harry Maguire one of the first to come to mind. The England defender moved directly between the clubs in 2019, leaving the East Midlands to sign for Man Utd in a deal worth a reported £80m.

Jonny Evans is another who has worn the red of MUFC as well as the blue of LCFC. The veteran defender graduated from the Manchester United Academy and made his senior debut in September 2007. He rejoined his boyhood club in 2023, eight years after leaving Old Trafford, and following a five-year spell at Leicester.

Jesse Lingard, Tom Cleverley & Nick Powell were all loaned out to Leicester City in the early years of their senior careers.

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