Fulham vs Manchester United Stats: Head-to-Head Record

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. Fulham vs Manchester United stats take on added importance here, as the home side look to climb away from the relegation zone, while the visitors aim to stabilise their mid-table position.

After four league matches, Fulham sit 18th with 1 point, a goal difference of -3 and a record of 0 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Manchester United arrive in 13th place on 4 points, with 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses and a neutral goal difference. With Fulham struggling at home and United yet to win away this season, the stakes are high for both clubs in this early-season Premier League fixture.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but United-leaning series in the recent Fulham vs Manchester United head-to-head meetings provided.

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 recent competitive fixtures highlights United’s edge, but also shows that Fulham have been increasingly competitive. Across Premier League and FA Cup matches from August 2024 to February 2026, the margins have often been tight, with several one-goal games and a dramatic penalty shootout.

The sequence in this data set begins on 16 August 2024 in the Premier League Regular Season - 1 at Old Trafford, where Manchester United beat Fulham 1-0 (half-time 0-0). That narrow home win set the tone for a series of closely fought contests. On 26 January 2025 at Craven Cottage in the Premier League Regular Season - 23, Manchester United again edged Fulham 1-0 (half-time 0-0), underlining their ability to grind out results both home and away in the league.

Cup action added extra drama. On 2 March 2025 in the FA Cup 5th Round at Old Trafford, Manchester United and Fulham drew 1-1 after extra time (half-time 0-1, full-time 1-1, extra time 0-0), before Fulham won 4-3 on penalties. For head-to-head record purposes this counts as a draw, but it was a significant psychological boost for Fulham in knockout competition. Moving into the 2025–26 Premier League season, Fulham held Manchester United to a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage on 24 August 2025 (half-time 0-0, full-time 1-1) in Regular Season - 2, further closing the gap. The most recent meeting in this series came on 1 February 2026 at Old Trafford in Premier League Regular Season - 24, where Manchester United edged a 3-2 win over Fulham (half-time 1-0), again underlining how tight this fixture has become.

Fulham vs Manchester United Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Fulham vs Manchester United stats from these five matches underline United’s superiority in results but also show that goal margins are relatively small.

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, decided on penalties in Fulham’s favour)

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, Full-time: 1-1, Extra time: 0-0) – 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 season to date in the 2026 Premier League has been difficult. They have played 4 matches with no wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. At home, they have lost both games, scoring 4 goals but conceding 6, which points to defensive fragility despite some attacking output (an average of 2.0 goals scored and 3.0 conceded per home match). Away from home they have been more conservative, failing to score in 2 away fixtures but conceding only 1 goal across those games. Overall, Fulham average 1.0 goal scored and 1.8 conceded per league match, with just 1 clean sheet and 2 matches where they failed to score.

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

Last 5 Manchester United Matches Results and Stats

Manchester United’s season to date in the 2026 Premier League has been inconsistent. Across 4 league matches they have 1 win, 1 draw and 2 defeats. At Old Trafford they have been more productive in attack, scoring 5 and conceding 3 in 2 home games (2.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded on average). Away from home they have yet to win, with 0 victories, 1 draw and 1 loss, scoring 2 and conceding 4 (1.0 scored and 2.0 conceded per away match). Overall, United average 1.8 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, with no clean sheets and 2 matches in which they failed to score. Their most used formation so far is 4-2-3-1, mirroring Fulham’s tactical shape.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, Manchester United hold the upper hand in this fixture, with 3 wins and 2 draws in the five most recent competitive meetings, and a 7-4 aggregate goal advantage. The venue split reinforces United’s dominance at Old Trafford and their ability to get results at Craven Cottage, although Fulham have shown they can compete, particularly with their FA Cup penalty success and a Premier League draw in London. Current league form suggests Fulham are under pressure, especially defensively at home, while Manchester United’s attacking numbers are stronger but offset by a lack of clean sheets and an unconvincing away record. Overall, the trends lean slightly towards Manchester United, but the narrow scorelines in the Fulham vs Manchester United timeline indicate that another tight contest at Craven Cottage is statistically plausible.

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