Leeds UnitedTeam·Leeds United has confirmed FC Augsburg as their final opponent for the pre-season preparations ahead of the 2026/27 Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League campaign. The match against the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga side, which finished ninth in their league last season, is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM BST at Elland RoadVenue·Elland Road. This encounter will mark the first-ever meeting between Leeds UnitedTeam·Leeds United and FC Augsburg, providing a fresh challenge as the Whites fine-tune their squad.
This fixture completes a comprehensive pre-season schedule designed to prepare Leeds UnitedTeam·Leeds United for their second successive season in England's top flight. The club successfully avoided relegation in the 2025/26 Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League season, securing a 14th-place finish with 47 points from 38 matches. This achievement, which saw them confirm safety with three games remaining, ended a recent trend of promoted teams facing immediate relegation.
The full pre-season itinerary for Leeds UnitedTeam·Leeds United includes six matches across multiple continents, offering varied opposition and travel demands:
July 25, 2026:* vs. WrexhamTeam·Wrexham at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, US (7:30 PM ET / 12:30 AM +1 BST) July 30, 2026:* vs. SunderlandTeam·Sunderland at Sports Illustrated Stadium, New Jersey, US (7:30 PM ET / 12:30 AM +1 BST) August 2, 2026:* vs. LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool at Soldier Field, Chicago, US (3:00 PM CT / 9:00 PM BST) August 8, 2026:* vs. RB LeipzigTeam·RB Leipzig at Elland RoadVenue·Elland Road, Leeds, UK (2:00 PM BST) August 12, 2026:* vs. Manchester UnitedTeam·Manchester United at Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland (7:30 PM BST) August 15, 2026:* vs. FC Augsburg at Elland RoadVenue·Elland Road, Leeds, UK (3:00 PM BST)
The schedule reflects a strategic approach to build match fitness and integrate new tactical elements. The initial tour of the United States, featuring matches against WrexhamTeam·Wrexham, SunderlandTeam·Sunderland, and LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool, will test the squad against diverse opponents before returning to Europe for a series of high-profile encounters.
Home fixtures at Elland RoadVenue·Elland Road against RB LeipzigTeam·RB Leipzig and FC Augsburg will be significant, though the club has requested to start the 2026/27 Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League season away from home. This request accommodates ongoing redevelopment work on the West Stand at Elland RoadVenue·Elland Road, which is not expected to be open to supporters for any pre-season friendlies this summer. The planned redevelopment aims to increase the stadium's capacity to approximately 53,000.
Looking back at the previous season, Leeds UnitedTeam·Leeds United's journey included a notable run in the FA CupCompetition·FA Cup, reaching the semi-finals before a narrow defeat to ChelseaTeam·Chelsea. Manager Daniel FarkeCoach·Daniel Farke reflected on the team's performance in that competition.
"We come away disappointed because obviously we gave our supporters, our second to none fan base so much to dream about and of course we would have loved to let them dream a bit longer. And after a loss and tight game, you are always a bit disappointed."— Daniel Farke
Earlier in their FA CupCompetition·FA Cup campaign, after a dramatic penalty shootout victory against West Ham UnitedTeam·West Ham United in the Quarter-Finals, goalkeeper Lucas PerriPlayer·Lucas Perri expressed his satisfaction.
"The magic of the cup, as we all say it, and really happy to experience this moment with the team, the players, the staff, the fans that travel. So it is going to be a really important moment."— Lucas Perri
Perri also acknowledged the competitive nature of top-tier football, stating, "Disappointed with the two goals conceded but we are playing at the highest level of football, so we know that anything can happen and we need to be resilient to a point and keep composure, keep steady and keep playing. So yes, there are a lot of positives to take. Today we celebrate and then focus on the Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League again."
These pre-season fixtures will be crucial for Leeds UnitedTeam·Leeds United as they aim to build on their Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League survival and establish themselves firmly in the top flight, with the match against FC Augsburg serving as the final assessment before the competitive season commences.
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