Leeds to take on AC Milan in Dublin

The English and Italian sides will face off on August 9. 

Leeds will be coming into the game on a high after their promotion to the Premier League while it has been a forgettable season for AC Milan. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Pre-season club friendlies are returning to the Aviva Stadium, with a meeting between newly-promoted Leeds United and Italians AC Milan scheduled for Saturday, August 9.

Leeds have a major support base in Ireland and are revelling in their return to the Premier League having recently won the Championship with 100 points.