Manchester United vs AS Roma Stats: Head-to-head Record and Past Meetings

Manchester United host AS Roma at Old Trafford in Manchester on 3 November 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 UTC in the UEFA Champions League League Stage - 4. Both clubs are targeting the Play Offs positions in the league phase, adding extra weight to this clash and making Manchester United vs AS Roma stats particularly relevant for assessing the balance of power.

In the current Champions League league phase, Manchester United sit on 3 points with 1 win and 2 defeats, a goal difference of -1 from 5 goals scored and 6 conceded. AS Roma arrive slightly better placed with 4 points, 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss, and a positive goal difference of +3 thanks to 8 goals scored and 5 conceded. With Old Trafford as the backdrop and progression stakes high, this fixture promises to be a key chapter in the Manchester United vs AS Roma stats narrative.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a short but eventful modern head-to-head between Manchester United and AS Roma based on recent European knockout ties.

Previous meetings: 2
Manchester United wins: 1
Draws: 0
AS Roma wins: 1

Manchester United vs AS Roma Timeline & Historical Context

The Manchester United vs AS Roma timeline in recent European competition is built around their UEFA Europa League Semi-finals tie in the 2020 season. Across those two matches, both sides showed contrasting strengths: Manchester United’s explosive attacking output at Old Trafford and AS Roma’s ability to respond with goals in Rome.

On 29 April 2021 in the UEFA Europa League Semi-finals at Old Trafford, Manchester United faced AS Roma in the first leg. Manchester United 6-2 AS Roma was the standout scoreline, with the home side overturning a 1-2 half-time deficit into a commanding four-goal advantage by full time. That result established a significant cushion in the tie and underlined United’s capacity to dominate on home soil in this matchup.

The return leg on 6 May 2021 at Stadio Olimpico in Roma saw AS Roma respond with a strong performance. In the second leg of the same Semi-finals, AS Roma 3-2 Manchester United (half-time 0-1) delivered a home win for the Italian side. While the aggregate outcome of the tie is beyond the scope of this article, that single-match result demonstrated Roma’s attacking threat and ability to win at home against this opponent, even if the earlier heavy defeat in Manchester shaped the overall narrative of the tie.

Manchester United vs AS Roma Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers highlight a finely balanced record in terms of wins, but with a notable edge for Manchester United in total goals scored.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Manchester United 8 - 5 AS Roma
Average Goals per Match: Manchester United 4.00 vs AS Roma 2.50

Venue Split Performance:

At Old Trafford: 1 matches played here — Manchester United won 1 (as home side), AS Roma won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
At Stadio Olimpico: 1 matches played here — AS Roma won 1 (as home side), Manchester United won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Manchester United vs AS Roma Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

6 May 2021: AS Roma 3-2 Manchester United (Half-time: 0-1) – UEFA Europa League Semi-finals
29 April 2021: Manchester United 6-2 AS Roma (Half-time: 1-2) – UEFA Europa League Semi-finals

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Manchester United Matches Results and Stats

For Manchester United, Champions League form in the 2026 season to date has been mixed. Across 3 matches, they have 1 win and 2 defeats, with a perfect home record so far and struggles on the road. Offensively, they average 1.7 goals per game, driven by a prolific 4.0 goals per match at Old Trafford, while defensively they concede 2.0 goals per game overall, with all 6 goals allowed coming away from home. One clean sheet and a single failure to score underline a high-variance profile: dominant at home, vulnerable away.

Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 2

Last 5 AS Roma Matches Results and Stats

AS Roma’s Champions League 2026 campaign to date shows a slightly more balanced picture. Over 3 matches, they have 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss, with stronger attacking numbers: 8 goals scored at an average of 2.7 per match. At home they have been particularly productive, averaging 3.5 goals scored and 2.0 conceded, while their single away outing brought 1 goal scored and 1 conceded. With no failures to score and one clean sheet, Roma appear consistently dangerous going forward, even if they still allow chances at the back.

Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 1

Historical Statistical Verdict

Looking across the historical record and current-season indicators, this fixture shapes up as a finely poised Champions League contest. The head-to-head record stands at one win apiece from two high-scoring Europa League Semi-finals meetings, with Manchester United holding an 8-5 edge in total goals and clear dominance at Old Trafford in that sample. Venue split trends show each side winning on its own ground, reinforcing the importance of home advantage for United in this matchup.

From a season-to-date perspective in the Champions League, AS Roma arrive with slightly better standings position and a superior goal difference, built on a more consistent attacking output across home and away matches. Manchester United, however, have been extremely strong at Old Trafford in this campaign, combining a perfect home record with 4 goals scored and none conceded in their single home fixture so far. Historical Manchester United vs AS Roma stats therefore suggest a clash between United’s home strength and Roma’s broader attacking form, setting up a balanced encounter where both sides have clear statistical arguments in their favour.

Manchester United vs AS Roma H2H Statistics updated on 29 October 2026.