Leicester v Manchester United result

Full-time · Leicester 2–2 Manchester United

Premier League · · King Power Stadium

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Leicester 2–2 Manchester United — this Premier League match was drawn.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Leicester and Manchester United drew 2–2 at King Power Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday 26 December. Manchester United are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions.

The goals

It was 1–1 at half-time. The goals TACTIX’s match events name — Manchester United: Marcus Rashford (23’, assisted by Bruno Fernandes), Bruno Fernandes (79’, assisted by E. Cavani) and an own goal by Axel Tuanzebe (85’); Leicester: Harvey Barnes (31’, assisted by James Maddison).

What it changes

Leicester have scored 68 goals, the third-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2020/21 so far). Leicester have conceded 50 goals, the 10th-most of the 20 clubs.

Manchester United have scored 73 goals, the second-most of the 20 clubs (2020/21 so far). Manchester United have conceded 44 goals, the fifth-fewest of the 20 clubs.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) 9.2, Fred (Manchester United) 7.5 and Youri Tielemans (Leicester) 7.2 led the match.

Head-to-head

Manchester United are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Leicester, every meeting checked.

Next up

Leicester next host Stevenage on 31 October 2026.

Manchester United next travel to Chelsea on 31 October 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Leicester: Leicester v Stevenage, Saturday 31 October — the preview. Next for Manchester United: Chelsea v Manchester United, Saturday 31 October — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Leicester 2–2 Manchester United · Premier League
  • Venue: King Power Stadium · Leicester, Leicestershire
  • Referee: M. Dean
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Leicester 0 · draws 1 · Manchester United 5 · 2.17 goals/game
  • Recent form: Leicester 4W 0D 1L · Manchester United 3W 1D 1L

Leicester 2–2 Manchester United (Premier League): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 11 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.63 / 2.5
Goals
against 1.13 / 1.63 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.5 / 7.5
Corners
against 5.13 / 6 · 4 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 6 matches
4.5 / 7.67
Shots on target
against 3.63 / 4.5 · 1 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 6 matches
1.88 / 2.17
Cards
against 1.88 / 1.17 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 6 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 23 December 2020. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 23 December 2020. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameLeicester for / againstLineManchester United for / against
Goals scored
1.63 for · 1.13 against n 8
2.5standard
2.5 for · 1.63 against n 8
Corners won
5.5 for · 5.13 against n 8
9.5standard
7.5 for · 6 against n 6
Shots
14.88 for · 9 against n 8
19.5standard
17.67 for · 12.5 against n 6
Shots on target
4.5 for · 3.63 against n 8
8.5standard
7.67 for · 4.5 against n 6
Fouls committed
10.25 for · 13.75 against n 8
21.5standard
10.5 for · 10.5 against n 6
Cards shown
1.88 for · 1.88 against n 8
3.5standard
2.17 for · 1.17 against n 6

Leicester

Leicester Goalkeeper

Leicester — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
K. Schmeichel18901620 min543 /90211.2 /9000 /90
D. Ward390270 min41.3 /9031 /9000 /90
Leicester — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Leicester before kick-off, to 23 December 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
K. Schmeichel n 890
3.67/6
D. Ward n 390
1.32/0

Leicester Defensive

Leicester — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
J. Justin19901710 min462.4 /90251.3 /90not recorded in Premier League1075.6 /90120.6 /9020.1 /90
W. Fofana16861369 min241.6 /90382.5 /90not recorded in Premier League1046.8 /90171.1 /9030.2 /90
Christian Fuchs14781086 min191.6 /90211.7 /90not recorded in Premier League484 /90161.3 /9040.3 /90
J. Evans13891152 min171.3 /90171.3 /90not recorded in Premier League705.5 /90120.9 /9060.5 /90
T. Castagne885682 min131.7 /9081.1 /90not recorded in Premier League405.3 /9070.9 /9010.1 /90
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Leicester — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Leicester before kick-off, to 23 December 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
J. Justin n 890
0.32/0
1.96/4
H. Maguire
Y. Tielemans n 883.4
0.73/2
1.65/4
Bruno Fernandes
H. Barnes n 868.9
0.73/1
1.65/3
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K. Schmeichel n 890
00/0
0.11/0
—
J. Maddison n 877.9
0.63/1
3.58/6
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Leicester — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Leicester before kick-off, to 23 December 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
J. Justin n 890
2.98/7
Y. Tielemans n 883.4
1.96/5
H. Barnes n 868.9
14/1
J. Maddison n 877.9
2.26/4
Dennis Praet n 851.1
1.55/2
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Leicester Attacking

Leicester — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
J. Vardy15801196 min131 /9040.3 /90312.3 /90221.7 /90161.2 /9090.7 /90
K. Ịheanachọ1253634 min30.4 /9030.4 /90111.6 /9071 /90182.6 /90121.7 /90
Ayoze Pérez1148524 min10.2 /9000 /9050.9 /9040.7 /9081.4 /9071.2 /90
I. Slimani11919 min00 /9000 /9014.7 /9000 /9014.7 /9000 /90
Y. Tielemans19851620 min30.2 /9000 /90160.9 /9090.5 /90110.6 /90181 /90
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Leicester — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Leicester before kick-off, to 23 December 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
J. Justin n 890
0.42/1
00/0
Y. Tielemans n 883.4
0.96/1
0.32/0
H. Barnes n 868.9
1.65/3
15/1
K. Schmeichel n 890
00/0
00/0
J. Maddison n 877.9
2.26/4
0.93/2
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Leicester — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Leicester before kick-off, to 23 December 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
J. Justin n 890
00/0
0.11/0
Y. Tielemans n 883.4
00/0
00/0
H. Barnes n 868.9
0.53/0
00/0
K. Schmeichel n 890
00/0
00/0
J. Maddison n 877.9
0.31/1
0.11/0
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Manchester United

Manchester United Goalkeeper

Manchester United — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
David de Gea16871395 min332.1 /90261.7 /9000 /90
D. Henderson784585 min182.8 /9071.1 /9000 /90
Manchester United — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester United before kick-off, to 23 December 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
David de Gea n 884.4
1.74/2
D. Henderson n 783.6
2.85/3

Manchester United Defensive

Manchester United — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
H. Maguire20901800 min140.7 /90361.8 /90not recorded in League Cup1105.5 /90231.2 /9050.3 /90
A. Wan-Bissaka19861642 min522.9 /90251.4 /90not recorded in League Cup915 /90130.7 /9000 /90
V. Lindelöf18871562 min150.9 /90181 /90not recorded in League Cup593.4 /90211.2 /9020.1 /90
L. Shaw13841088 min221.8 /90131.1 /90not recorded in League Cup645.3 /90161.3 /9030.2 /90
Alex Telles1076760 min172 /90131.5 /90not recorded in League Cup384.5 /9091.1 /9000 /90
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Manchester United — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester United before kick-off, to 23 December 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Rashford n 871.6
0.53/0
1.75/3
—
H. Maguire n 890
16/2
0.94/2
J. Justin
Bruno Fernandes n 880.8
14/2
1.74/3
Y. Tielemans
A. Wan-Bissaka n 884.4
0.43/0
0.43/0
—
V. Lindelöf n 882.8
1.56/3
0.52/1
—
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Manchester United — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester United before kick-off, to 23 December 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Rashford n 871.6
0.21/0
H. Maguire n 890
15/2
Bruno Fernandes n 880.8
1.76/4
A. Wan-Bissaka n 884.4
3.58/5
V. Lindelöf n 882.8
14/1
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Manchester United Attacking

Manchester United — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
M. Rashford21741555 min110.6 /9050.3 /90382.2 /90291.7 /90261.5 /90452.6 /90
A. Martial15731088 min40.3 /9050.4 /90191.6 /90110.9 /90141.2 /90262.2 /90
E. Cavani1047471 min30.6 /9010.2 /90142.7 /9091.7 /9020.4 /9040.8 /90
O. Ighalo274148 min00 /9000 /9010.6 /9000 /9000 /9010.6 /90
Bruno Fernandes20781565 min130.7 /9060.3 /90482.8 /90281.6 /90553.2 /90110.6 /90
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Manchester United — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester United before kick-off, to 23 December 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Rashford n 871.6
2.58/4
1.77/3
H. Maguire n 890
0.53/1
0.32/0
Bruno Fernandes n 880.8
2.87/5
1.46/4
A. Wan-Bissaka n 884.4
00/0
00/0
V. Lindelöf n 882.8
0.42/1
0.11/0
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Manchester United — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester United before kick-off, to 23 December 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Rashford n 871.6
0.63/1
0.32/0
H. Maguire n 890
00/0
00/0
Bruno Fernandes n 880.8
0.63/1
0.32/0
A. Wan-Bissaka n 884.4
00/0
0.11/0
V. Lindelöf n 882.8
0.11/0
0.11/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Leicester Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
K. Schmeichel9000000006.5
J. Justin9000002307.2
W. Fofana9000000106.2
J. Evans9000100006.9
T. Castagne9000000106.6
W. Ndidi90000007Y7.3
Y. Tielemans9000000307.3
J. Maddison90010031Y6.3
H. Barnes9010110006.7
J. Vardy9000310007
M. Albrighton8100000106.3
Ayoze Pérez sub900101006.2

Manchester United Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
David de Gea9000000006.2
E. Bailly9000000106.7
H. Maguire9000100006.3
L. Shaw9000003207
S. McTominay9000000607
Fred9000001507.6
Bruno Fernandes90112133Y7.9
M. Rashford9010320106.3
A. Martial7500211006.9
V. Lindelöf6600000206.6
D. James5400000005.9
P. Pogba sub3600000006.3
A. Tuanzebe sub2400000005.9
E. Cavani sub1501001007.2

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Leicester v Manchester United — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
LeicesterWWWLW
Last 5: 4W 0D 1L · 1.8 scored / 0.6 conceded per game
Manchester UnitedLDWWW
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 2.6 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Leicester 0 · 1 draw · Manchester United 5 · 2.17 goals/game
  • 2020-07-26 Leicester 0–2 Manchester United
  • 2019-09-14 Manchester United 1–0 Leicester
  • 2019-02-03 Leicester 0–1 Manchester United
  • 2018-08-10 Manchester United 2–1 Leicester
  • 2017-12-23 Leicester 2–2 Manchester United
  • 2017-08-26 Manchester United 2–0 Leicester
League standing · 2020/21
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Leicester#5 pos66 pts38 pl+18 GD
Manchester United#2 pos74 pts38 pl+29 GD
Goals per game
Leicester scored1.79
Manchester United scored1.92
Leicester conceded1.32
Manchester United conceded1.16

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Leicester and Manchester United?
In their last 6 meetings, Leicester won 0, Manchester United won 5 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.17 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Leicester and Manchester United?
Recent form — Leicester 4W 0D 1L; Manchester United 3W 1D 1L.

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