Leeds United to renew Manchester United rivalry with Old Trafford visit in FA Youth Cup

Leeds United will make the trip to Old Trafford in the FA Youth Cup
Leeds United defeated Sheffield Wednesday on penalties in the fourth round. (Getty)Leeds United defeated Sheffield Wednesday on penalties in the fourth round. (Getty)
Leeds United defeated Sheffield Wednesday on penalties in the fourth round. (Getty)

Leeds United's fifth-round FA Youth Cup tie with Manchester United will be held at Old Trafford on February 5.

Mark Jackson's Under-18s outfit will make the short trip across the Pennines next week to renew rivalries with the Red Devils in cup action.

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The Whites have beaten Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday to reach the fifth round while their opponents have disposed of Lincoln City and Norwich City so far.

Manchester United's home ground of Old Trafford. (Getty)Manchester United's home ground of Old Trafford. (Getty)
Manchester United's home ground of Old Trafford. (Getty)

The tie will kick-off at 19:00 and must be decided on the night, with extra-time and penalties if required. No ticket information has been confirmed as yet.

Manchester United lead coach Neil Ryan said: “It's a tasty one.

"Definitely a romantic one for a Manchester United fan. It's going to be tough and another really exciting night hopefully.”

The Whites famously defeated their counterparts over two legs in the 1993 final of the same competition.