Okafor Double Seals Leeds United’s First Old Trafford Win Since 1981
Leeds United stunned Manchester United with a 2‑1 victory at Old Trafford, their first league win on the ground in 45 years.
The result also ensured Leeds avoided defeat in both Premier League meetings with United for the first time since the 1994/95 season.
Noah Okafor was the hero, scoring twice in the first half to put Daniel Farke’s side in control.
His opener came from Jayden Bogle’s cross, calmly finished in front of the Stretford End, before a deflected volley off Leny Yoro doubled the lead.
United struggled to find rhythm, with Amad Diallo offering their brightest moments before Lisandro Martínez’s dismissal changed the game.
The Argentine was sent off after VAR spotted him pulling the hair of Dominic Calvert‑Lewin, leaving United with ten men.
Casemiro pulled one back 20 minutes from time, heading in Bruno Fernandes’ delivery to spark hopes of a comeback.
United pressed hard in the closing stages, but Leeds held firm, with Calvert‑Lewin producing a crucial block on the line to deny Casemiro a second.
The victory ended Leeds’ long wait for a league win at Old Trafford, stretching back to February 1981, and lifted them six points clear of the relegation zone.
