Man Utd v Leeds - a historic pre-season encounter at Croke Park
Croke Park will host its first association football match between two English teams when Manchester United face Leeds in a pre-season game on Wednesday.
On Wednesday, Manchester United and Leeds United will clash in a historic pre-season meeting at Dublin's iconic Croke Park. This will be the fourth time the two English clubs meet in eight summers, and the first time they're set to play in the Irish capital. Croke Park, which houses 82,300 fans, is a significant venue as it has never hosted football before, with association football only permitted there temporarily after rule changes in 2007.
The stadium's history is steeped in Irish nationalism, having been a site of violence during the Irish War of Independence. Notably, it saw the brutal attack of 1920, when 14 people were killed, and was also the venue for Queen Elizabeth II's historic visit in 2011. The club representatives, like Jonny Giles and Denis Irwin, have strong Irish connections.
The rivalry promises an exciting spectacle, with the first match between two Premiership teams in the historic stadium set to be a memorable event.
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