Manchester United travel to Elland Road to face their historic rivals Leeds United this Sunday, January 4, 2026, for a high-intensity “War of the Roses” clash.
The Red Devils enter the new year in 6th place, looking to bounce back after a disappointing 1-1 draw against Wolves in their previous outing.
Under manager Ruben Amorim, United have shown flashes of tactical brilliance but have struggled with consistency.
The team faces a significant selection challenge today as captain Bruno Fernandes is sidelined with a hamstring injury, and fellow midfielders Kobbie Mainoo and Mason Mount remain unavailable.
In their absence, Amorim will look to the attacking trio of Joshua Zirkzee, Mateus Cunha, and Benjamin Sesko to secure a vital away win.
Leeds United
Leeds United, playing in front of a raucous home crowd, come into this fixture on an impressive six-match unbeaten run.
Daniel Farke’s side currently sits in 16th place but has found a second wind in recent weeks, most recently securing a heroic 0-0 draw against Liverpool at Anfield on New Year’s Day.
While they will be without captain Ethan Ampadu due to suspension and defender Joe Rodon through injury, the “Whites” have turned Elland Road into a difficult place for top-six teams to visit.
With a clinical Dominic Calvert-Lewin leading the line, Leeds are desperate to end their winless streak against United and pull further away from the relegation zone.
Match Details and Kick-off Time
The Leeds United v. Manchester United game will kick off at 12:30 PM GMT. For fans in other regions, the match timings are as follows:
- United Kingdom: 12:30 PM GMT
- Spain/France: 1:30 PM CET
- United States (Eastern Time): 7:30 AM EST
- India: 6:00 PM IST
The fixture is hosted at Elland Road, Leeds, where the rivalry between these two clubs remains one of the most storied in English football.
TV Channels for Leeds v. Manchester United
United Kingdom: The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. Coverage begins at 11:00 AM GMT.
United States: Fans can tune in via USA Network (English) and Universo (Spanish).
Canada: The game is available exclusively on fuboTV Canada.
Australia: Live coverage is provided by Optus Sport.
Live Streaming and Digital Options
- UK: Discovery+ app and website for TNT Sports subscribers.
- US: Peacock and the NBC Sports App (with cable authentication).
- International: fuboTV (Canada), Disney+ (selected regions), and Viaplay (Scandinavia).
- Club Media: MUTV will provide live radio commentary and a full match replay from midnight.
- Highlights: Available on the Sky Sports YouTube channel from 5:15 PM GMT and BBC Match of the Day at 10:30 PM.
Why Leeds v. Manchester United Matters
This is more than just a league match; it is a renewal of one of English football’s fiercest rivalries. For Manchester United, a win is essential to keep their Top 4 ambitions alive.
For Leeds, it is an opportunity to prove they belong in the top flight by taking points off their greatest rivals. Expect a physical, high-tempo battle with goals likely at both ends.
