Reds face Youth Cup tie at Old Trafford

Reds face Youth Cup tie at Old TraffordTuesday 20 January 2026 16:34Manchester United Under-18s are taking on Derby County in the FA Youth Cup on Friday.The fourth-round tie is being staged at Old Trafford, with tickets still available. Kick-off is at 19:00 GMT and the action is also being shown live on MUTV. The Reds overcame Peterborough United 1-0 in the previous round, getting a taste for the Theatre of Dreams, with schoolboy forward Gabriel netting the only goal of the game. This is the side’s first competitive outing of 2026, following a winter break.Darren Fletcher is in charge of the youngsters, after his two-match stint as interim head coach of the first team, and he will be looking for his players to enjoy the experience of competing on the big stage again. The tie must be decided on the night, with extra-time and penalties if required, and the victors have been drawn away to Oxford United or Colchester United in the fifth round. That game is being played on Thursday night at the Kassam Stadium.Meanwhile, we were due to meet the Rams in the Under-18 Premier League on Saturday. That fixture has now been rearranged for Wednesday 25 February, starting at 13:00 GMT. The clash is being held at Carrington.Recommended:Tuesday 20 January 2026 16:34Back to Top