Man Utd, Boxing Day and Yorkshire derby among five Leeds United dates after fixtures confirmed | OneFootball

Leeds United can plot their 2026/27 Premier League campaign after the fixture list was confirmed. The Whites open at Nottingham Forest on the weekend of August 22/23, then host Brentford a week later.

According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, five dates stand out for supporters. Manchester United visit Elland Road on Saturday October 17, game seven, after last season’s first meeting did not arrive until January 4, when it finished 1-1.

Boxing Day sends Leeds to Aston Villa, where they drew 1-1 in February. Travelling fans will recall coming from 2-0 down for a 3-2 win in December 2018 under Marcelo Bielsa, sealed by Kemar Roofe late on.

Four days later, Farke’s side head to Hull City for a midweek Yorkshire derby. It is their first top-flight local showdown since a 2-1 win over Sheffield United in April 2021.

The return against Manchester United is set for May 15 at Old Trafford. Leeds ended a 45-year wait for a league win there in April, Noah Okafor scoring twice in a landmark result that went a long way towards securing survival.

Leeds finish at Crystal Palace on May 30. The hope is that jeopardy is minimal by then, although a tight mid-table could still offer something positive to chase.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk