Manchester United Data
League Division One · Matchday 08

Leeds United v Manchester United

2–2
Wednesday 16th September 1959 · Elland Road · Att: 34,048

Manchester United drew 2–2 with Leeds United at Elland Road on Wednesday 16th September 1959 in the League Division One. Bobby Charlton (29') scored for United.

Timeline

Running score
  1. Kick Off
  2. 2' Chris Crowe 1–0
  3. 29' Bobby Charlton 1–1
  4. 37' Wilbur Cush 2–1
  5. Half Time
  6. 67' Wilber Cush OG 2–2
  7. Full Time 2–2

Match Facts

Starting XI

Managers

MUFC
Matt Busby
Manchester United
OPP
Jack Taylor
Leeds United

United vs Leeds United History

Meeting 33 of 117
117
Played
51
Won
38
Drawn
28
Lost
173
Goals For
121
Goals Against
All-time record, from the first meeting on Monday 15th January 1906. After this match United had played Leeds United 33 times: 16W 8D 9L.
All-timePWDLFAWin%
Home 55261811 935047.3
Away 56241715 786842.9
Neutral 6132 2316.7
All 117 meetings with Leeds United →

Match results, lineups and goalscorers compiled from mufcinfo.com; advanced match statistics (xG, shots, possession) via FBref and FotMob where available. Last updated 29 September 2026. How we compile this data →