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Manchester United vs Tottenham Stats: Head-to-head Record and Recent Meetings

Manchester United host Tottenham at Old Trafford in Manchester on 10 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:30 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 6. The fixture comes early in the 2026 season, but the stakes are already clear in the standings: Manchester United sit 12th with 5 points from 5 matches, while Tottenham are 20th with 2 points and currently in the relegation zone.

This clash adds another chapter to a high-profile domestic rivalry, and many fans will be looking closely at Manchester United vs Tottenham stats to gauge the likely balance of power. United’s record so far shows 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats with a neutral goal difference (8 scored, 8 conceded), while Tottenham have yet to win in the league, with 2 draws, 3 losses and a -6 goal difference (2 scored, 8 conceded). In that context, this Old Trafford meeting already carries significance for both European ambitions and early-season survival concerns.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive recent series between Manchester United and Tottenham across league and cup, with momentum swinging between the two sides.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Manchester United wins: 1
  • Draws: 1
  • Tottenham wins: 3

Manchester United vs Tottenham Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Manchester United vs Tottenham timeline from the available fixtures, the rivalry has produced high-stakes encounters in both domestic and European competitions. The most recent meeting came in the Premier League on 7 February 2026 at Old Trafford, where Manchester United beat Tottenham 2-0 after leading 1-0 at half-time in a Regular Season - 25 match of the 2025 campaign. That win underlined United’s home strength in this matchup.

Before that, on 8 November 2025, the sides played out a 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Premier League Regular Season - 11. Manchester United led 1-0 at half-time, but Tottenham responded after the break to share the points in London. That league draw followed a major European showdown: on 21 May 2025, Tottenham and Manchester United met in the UEFA Europa League Final at San Mamés Barria in Bilbao. Tottenham, designated as the home side, won 1-0, having led 1-0 at half-time, to secure continental silverware at United’s expense in a neutral-venue final.

The Manchester United vs Tottenham timeline also features knockout drama in domestic cup action. On 19 December 2024, Tottenham hosted United in the League Cup Quarter-finals at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and edged a 4-3 thriller, turning a 1-0 half-time lead into a high-scoring victory. In league play that season, Tottenham also beat Manchester United 1-0 at home on 16 February 2025 in Premier League Regular Season - 25, again leading 1-0 at the interval. Across these fixtures, Tottenham have often capitalised on home advantage and narrow margins, while United’s standout result in this sequence came in front of their own fans at Old Trafford.

Manchester United vs Tottenham Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline Tottenham’s slight edge in this recent sample, but also highlight how tight many of these contests have been.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Manchester United 7 - 9 Tottenham
  • Average Goals per Match: Manchester United 1.40 vs Tottenham 1.80

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Old Trafford: 1 match played here — Manchester United won 1 (as home side), Tottenham won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: 3 matches played here — Tottenham won 2 (as home side), Manchester United won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

Manchester United vs Tottenham Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

  • 7 February 2026: Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 25
  • 8 November 2025: Tottenham 2-2 Manchester United (Half-time: 0-1) – Premier League Regular Season - 11
  • 21 May 2025: Tottenham 1-0 Manchester United (Half-time: 1-0) – UEFA Europa League Final
  • 16 February 2025: Tottenham 1-0 Manchester United (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 25
  • 19 December 2024: Tottenham 4-3 Manchester United (Half-time: 1-0) – League Cup Quarter-finals

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Manchester United Matches Results and Stats

Manchester United’s recent Premier League form, season to date over 5 matches, has been mixed. They have taken 5 points from 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats, scoring 8 and conceding 8. At home, United have been more productive in attack with 5 goals in 2 matches, but they have also allowed 3. Their overall scoring rate stands at 1.6 goals per game, matched by 1.6 conceded, underlining a balance between offensive potential and defensive vulnerability, and no clean sheets recorded so far.

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

Last 5 Tottenham Matches Results and Stats

Tottenham’s season-to-date Premier League form over 5 matches has been notably weaker. They remain winless with 0 victories, 2 draws and 3 defeats, collecting just 2 points. Spurs have scored only 2 goals in 5 games (0.4 per match) and conceded 8, mirroring United’s goals-against figure but with far less attacking output. At home they have 2 goals in 3 games, while away they have yet to score in 2 league trips, although they have kept 2 clean sheets overall, suggesting a more conservative and inconsistent attacking profile.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 2, Lose 3

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical record and current form paint a nuanced picture ahead of this Old Trafford clash. Tottenham hold a 3-1 edge in the last five competitive meetings and a 9-7 aggregate goal advantage, driven largely by strong home and neutral-venue performances, including victories in the UEFA Europa League Final and the League Cup Quarter-finals. However, Manchester United won the most recent encounter 2-0 at Old Trafford, and the venue split shows United perfect at home in this sample, while Tottenham’s success has come primarily in London or on neutral ground.

In league play this season, Manchester United’s mid-table position, balanced goal difference and stronger attacking numbers contrast sharply with Tottenham’s relegation-place standing, winless record and low scoring rate. The stats suggest that United enter this fixture with both home advantage and better current form, while Tottenham will look to draw on their positive recent history in high-pressure matches against United to overturn a difficult Premier League start.

Manchester United vs Tottenham H2H Statistics updated on 5 October 2026.

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