Manchester United will play rivals Leeds United in Australia next summer as part of their 2019 pre-season tour.
The two clubs will meet for the first time since 2011 in Perth on 17 July, with United playing A-League side Perth Glory four days earlier.
Both matches will be played at the 60,000-seater Optus Stadium. The trip will be United’s fifth to Australia but first to the city of Perth since 1975.
Ed Woodward, United’s executive vice-chairman, said: “Our pre-season tour is an integral part of the squad’s preparation for the forthcoming season.
“After what will be a 44-year absence since we last played in Perth we are delighted to be returning to Western Australia to play not just one, but two games against Perth Glory and Leeds United.
“As well as preparing for the season ahead, the club will also have the opportunity to engage with our loyal fans in Australia, who last got the chance to see us play in Sydney in 2013.”
United share a historic rivalry with Leeds and came out on top in the last encounter between the two clubs, securing a 3-0 EFL Cup win in September 2011.
Leeds had recorded a famous FA Cup win at Old Trafford the previous year, with Jermaine Beckford’s goal securing a 1-0 third round victory.
