Before the game, Manchester United has not lost to Leeds in league matches for 23 years, since 2002. If they win away, it will be their first time winning three consecutive matches against Leeds.
On 4 January 2026 GMT+7, the English Premier League match kicks off at 19:30 between Leeds United hosting Manchester United in the 20th game of the season. A significant statistic often discussed is that the “Peacocks” have not beaten the “Red Devils” in a league match for over 23 years.
Although Leeds beat Manchester United in 2010, that victory was in the FA Cup, not the Premier League. To find Leeds’ last league win over Manchester United, you must go back to 14 September 2002, when Leeds won 1-0 at home.
Since then, in Premier League encounters, Manchester United has never lost to Leeds, winning several times including a 6-2 thrashing in 2020 and 5-1 in the 2021/22 season. Some matches ended in draws, but overall, the “Red Devils” have clearly dominated.
Moreover, Manchester United has performed strongly at Elland Road recently, winning their last two league matches at Leeds’ home stadium. This reinforces the notion that Leeds’ home ground remains a difficult venue for this local rival.
Ahead of tonight’s match, past statistics add pressure on the home side, while Manchester United hopes to leverage their historical advantage to continue collecting positive results and extend their unbeaten league run against Leeds.