Man Utd vs Lyon: Pre-season friendly date & kick-off time, plus how to watch on TV

Manchester United face their second pre-season fixture of summer when they take on French side Lyon.

The Red Devils began the 2023/24 preparations with a victory over Leeds United on Wednesday, with second-half goals from Noam Emeran and Joe Hugill securing a victory over the Yorkshire club. Several senior squad members were involved for United in Oslo, with Mason Mount playing his first match for the club.

After the Lyon clash, United head off on their American tour where Erik ten Hag’s side will face Arsenal, Wrexham, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. Ahead of the fixture against the Ligue 1 club, here’s all the key information.

When is Man Utd vs Lyon?

The match kicks off at 2pm (UK time) on Wednesday 19 July.

Where is Man Utd vs Lyon?

United’s second friendly of the summer takes place in Edinburgh at the famous Murrayfield Stadium. Given the ground traditionally hosts rugby union matches, it’s unsurprisingly United’s first match at Murrayfield.

How to watch Man Utd vs Lyon?

All pre-season matches can be viewed on United’s official channel, MUTV. Supporters can subscribe for £7.99 a month or £29.99 a year.

Are tickets available?

Tickets are still available and can be purchased via Ticketmaster.

How is the Man Utd squad looking?

United are expected to name a similar squad to the one which played against Leeds in Norway. Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphael Varane, Lisandro Marinez, Jadon Sancho and Mount were among the household names on show, while the highly rated youngsters Alvaro Fernandez, Kobbie Mainoo, Hannibal and Amad also made up the starting XI.

At half-time Ten Hag made 11 changes, and the team in the second period consisted almost entirely of Under-21 players. Will Fish, Rhys Bennett, Isak Hansen-Aaroen, Shola Shoretire and Noam Emeran all impressed after the break for the youthful United side.

Wednesday’s game could be slightly different and the more experienced starting XI are expected to play closer to an hour than 45 minutes. Dean Henderson, Fred, Donny van de Beek and Anthony Martial all missed out through injury against Leeds and could be involved in Scotland. Meanwhile, 17 players who participated in June’s international fixtures will be back in training by then, but Ten Hag said on Wednesday it’s unlikely any will play a part against Lyon.

Who plays for Lyon?

Ex-Premier League players Dejan Lovren and Alexandre Lacazette are the more recognisable names in the Lyon squad, along with the likes of Portugal goalkeeper Anthony Lopes, ex-Bayern Munich star Corentin Tolisso and Nicolas Tagliafico, who was part of the Argentinian World Cup winning-team last year. The French club are also managed by former United defender Laurent Blanc.