Leeds United delivered a seismic result in the fight for survival, claiming a famous victory at Old Trafford — their first away win over Manchester United since 1981. The standout performer on the night was Noah Okafor, whose first-half brace stunned the home crowd and set the tone for a dramatic encounter.

The Swiss forward wasted no time, opening the scoring inside five minutes with a clinical finish before doubling Leeds United’s advantage midway through the first half. Manchester United, under the guidance of Michael Carrick, looked uncharacteristically disjointed, struggling to cope with the visitors’ intensity and sharp attacking transitions.

The situation worsened for the hosts after the break when Lisandro Martínez was shown a red card for an inexplicable foul on Dominic Calvert-Lewin, appearing to pull the striker down by his hair.

To their credit, Manchester United responded with spirit despite being reduced to ten men. Casemiro reignited hope with a powerful header, setting up a tense finale inside Old Trafford. But Leeds United, expertly organised by Daniel Farke, held firm under late pressure to secure a priceless three points.

2025-26, England - Premier League

Manchester United - Leeds United 1:2 (0:2)
Goals: Okafor, 5 (0:1); Okafor, 29 (0:2); Casimiro, 69 (1:2)

Manchester United: Lammens; Martínez Li. (till 56); Yoro; Shaw L.; Mazraoui (Dalot, 70); Fernandes B.; Casimiro; Ugarte; Cunha; Diallo (Mbeumo, 70); Sesko
Substitution: Dalot (from 70); Mbeumo (from 70)
Bench: Bayındır; Malacia; Heaven; Mount; Fletcher T.; Lacey; Zirkzee
Yellow Cards: Cunha 18; Shaw L. 49; Fernandes B. 64
Red cards: Martínez Li. 56'

Leeds United: Darlow; Bogle; Gudmundsson G.; Struijk; Bijol; Justin; Ampadu; Calvert-Lewin; Aaronson (Longstaff S., 86); Okafor (Gnonto, 74); Tanaka A. (Gruev, 74)
Substitution: Gruev (from 74); Gnonto (from 74); Longstaff S. (from 86)
Bench: Perri; Bornauw; Byram; Buonanotte; Piroe; Nmecha L.
Yellow Cards: Justin 39; Ampadu 86