Dillon Hoogewerf celebrates against Leeds.

Youngsters to play at Old Trafford again

Thursday 13 February 2020 09:30

Manchester United's FA Youth Cup quarter-final with Wigan Athletic will be staged at Old Trafford.

The young Reds progressed to the last eight with a 1-0 victory over Leeds United at the famous stadium and have another opportunity to parade their talents on the hallowed turf.

There is free admission for both home and away supporters, with no tickets required, and the tie will be live on MUTV on Friday 28 February.

FA Youth Cup highlights: United 1 Leeds 0 Video

FA Youth Cup highlights: United 1 Leeds 0

Watch the best bits of our fifth-round win at Old Trafford, including Dillon Hoogewerf’s perfectly-placed header…

The game kicks off at 19:00 GMT and, if the scores are level after 90 minutes, extra-time plus penalties could take place.

Wigan dismissed Birmingham City 4-0 in the previous round, after knocking Croydon and Tottenham Hotspur out, while United, who last won the trophy in 2011, have beaten Lincoln City, Norwich City and Leeds en route to this stage.

The victors will be away to Chelsea or Millwall in the semi-finals, following the draw for the pathway for the rest of the competition. 

This is the first time the Reds have featured in the last eight of the competition since 2012. The full draw for the quarter-finals is as follows:

FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY

UNITED v Wigan Athletic

SATURDAY 29 FEBRUARY

Manchester City v Burnley
Chelsea v Millwall
Blackburn Rovers/Preston North End v Arsenal

All kick-offs scheduled for 19:00 GMT.

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