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Fulham vs Manchester United Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Past Meetings

Fulham host Manchester United at Craven Cottage in London on 20 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:30 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 5. The match takes place in the early stages of the 2026 campaign, where both sides are still shaping their season trajectories but already feeling pressure from the table.

Fulham vs Manchester United stats underline contrasting starts: Fulham sit 18th with 1 point from 4 matches and a goal difference of -3, while Manchester United are 13th with 4 points and a neutral goal difference. For Fulham, this home fixture is significant in the context of a relegation battle, whereas United will see it as an opportunity to climb toward the European places and stabilise after a mixed opening.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record from the most recent meetings shows Manchester United holding the upper hand, with Fulham occasionally taking points, especially at Craven Cottage.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Fulham wins: 0
  • Draws: 2
  • Manchester United wins: 3

Fulham vs Manchester United Timeline & Historical Context

The Fulham vs Manchester United timeline in the supplied data begins with a Premier League clash at Old Trafford on 16 August 2024. On that day, Manchester United edged a tight encounter 1-0, after a goalless first half. It set an early tone of United finding narrow margins at home in league play.

The rivalry then moved to Craven Cottage on 26 January 2025 in the Premier League Regular Season - 23. That match finished Fulham 0-1 Manchester United, again after a 0-0 first half, reinforcing United’s ability to grind out clean-sheet victories against Fulham, this time away from home.

Just over a month later, on 2 March 2025, the sides met in the FA Cup 5th Round at Old Trafford. Fulham led 1-0 at half-time and the match ended 1-1 after 90 minutes and remained level through extra time. Fulham then prevailed 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw (Manchester United 1-1 Fulham; Fulham won 4-3 on penalties). For head-to-head record purposes, this counts as a draw, but in cup context it was a crucial Fulham progression and a rare knockout success at Old Trafford.

The Premier League rivalry resumed at Craven Cottage on 24 August 2025 in Regular Season - 2. That game ended Fulham 1-1 Manchester United, with no goals before half-time and both sides scoring in the second period. It marked another instance of Fulham taking a point at home despite United’s overall dominance in the series.

The most recent entry in the Fulham vs Manchester United timeline came on 1 February 2026 at Old Trafford in Premier League Regular Season - 24. Manchester United won 3-2 against Fulham, leading 1-0 at half-time and ultimately edging a high-scoring contest. Across these five fixtures, Old Trafford has generally produced United wins or dramatic cup ties, while Craven Cottage has seen tighter, lower-scoring affairs where Fulham have been more competitive.

Fulham vs Manchester United Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers from these matches illustrate United’s superiority in results and a clear edge in goals scored.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Fulham 4 - 7 Manchester United
  • Average Goals per Match: Fulham 0.80 vs Manchester United 1.40

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Craven Cottage: 2 matches played here — Fulham won 0 (as home side), Manchester United won 1 (as away side), 1 draw
  • At Old Trafford: 3 matches played here — Manchester United won 2 (as home side), Fulham won 0 (as away side), 1 draw (after extra time, with Fulham progressing 4-3 on penalties)

Fulham vs Manchester United Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Fulham vs Manchester United last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 1 February 2026: Manchester United 3-2 Fulham (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 24
  • 24 August 2025: Fulham 1-1 Manchester United (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 2
  • 2 March 2025: Manchester United 1-1 Fulham (Half-time: 0-1) – FA Cup 5th Round (Fulham won 4-3 on penalties)
  • 26 January 2025: Fulham 0-1 Manchester United (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 23
  • 16 August 2024: Manchester United 1-0 Fulham (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 1

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Fulham Matches Results and Stats

Fulham’s recent form in the 2026 Premier League season to date has been challenging. With 4 matches played, they have yet to record a win, collecting just 1 draw and suffering 3 defeats. Offensively, Fulham average 1.0 goal per match, scoring 4 times, but defensively they concede 1.8 goals per game, with 7 allowed. At home, they have scored 4 goals in 2 games but conceded 6, underlining defensive fragility at Craven Cottage. They have managed 1 clean sheet away from home but have failed to score in 2 of their 4 league fixtures overall.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 3 (season to date, 4 matches)

Last 5 Manchester United Matches Results and Stats

Manchester United’s season to date shows a mixed picture. Across 4 Premier League matches, they have 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses. United have scored 7 goals (1.8 per match) but also conceded 7, reflecting a balance between attacking output and defensive vulnerability. At Old Trafford they average 2.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded, while away from home they score 1.0 and concede 2.0 on average. They have not kept a clean sheet in any of their league games so far and have failed to score in 2 of 4 fixtures, indicating inconsistency in the final third.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 2 (season to date, 4 matches)

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, Manchester United enter this fixture with a clear edge in the head-to-head record: 3 wins and 2 draws from the last 5 meetings, with a 7-4 aggregate goal advantage. At Old Trafford, United have largely dictated results, while Craven Cottage has been more balanced, producing a United win and a draw. Fulham’s current league form, with no wins and a negative goal difference, contrasts with United’s slightly better but still inconsistent start. The numbers suggest United are more likely to control proceedings, especially given their attacking averages, but Fulham’s ability to take points at home, as shown in the 1-1 draw on 24 August 2025 and their penalty success in the FA Cup tie, indicates this fixture can be competitive if Fulham tighten defensively. Overall, trends lean toward Manchester United, yet the combination of Fulham’s home environment and United’s defensive openness keeps the matchup statistically closer than the head-to-head wins alone might imply.

Fulham vs Manchester United H2H Statistics updated on 15 September 2026.

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