Fulham vs Manchester United: Head-to-Head Stats 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 fixture brings together a home side currently in the relegation places and a visiting team sitting in mid-table, adding extra weight to this early-season clash. For anyone studying Fulham vs Manchester United stats, the combination of league position, recent form, and historical head-to-head figures makes this an important reference point.

Fulham come into this round 18th in the Premier League table with 1 point from 4 matches, a goal difference of -3, and a record of 0 wins, 1 draw, and 3 defeats. Manchester United arrive in 13th place with 4 points from 4 games, having won once, drawn once, and lost twice, with a neutral goal difference. With Fulham struggling at home (two defeats from two) and Manchester United still searching for their first away win of the campaign, the stakes are significant for both sides in terms of momentum and early-season positioning.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a clear recent edge for Manchester United, though Fulham have taken points in selected fixtures.

• 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 provided data spans five competitive fixtures across the Premier League and FA Cup, with matches split between Old Trafford and Craven Cottage. Across these games, Manchester United have generally held the upper hand, particularly at home, while Fulham have shown they can compete and take draws, especially in league play.

The earliest match in this sequence took place 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 set the tone for United’s home strength in this matchup. On 26 January 2025 at Craven Cottage in Premier League Regular Season - 23, Manchester United again edged Fulham 1-0 (half-time 0-0), underlining a pattern of tight, low-scoring contests when Fulham hosted.

The rivalry in cup competition is represented by the FA Cup 5th Round tie on 2 March 2025 at Old Trafford. That match finished 1-1 after extra time (half-time 0-1, full-time 1-1, extra time 0-0), with Fulham winning 4-3 on penalties. For head-to-head record purposes, this is counted as a draw, but the shootout victory gave Fulham a notable knockout success at Old Trafford within the Fulham vs Manchester United timeline.

In league action during the 2025 season, the sides met twice. On 24 August 2025 at Craven Cottage in Premier League Regular Season - 2, Fulham and Manchester United drew 1-1 (half-time 0-0), showing a more balanced contest. The most recent encounter in this data set came on 1 February 2026 at Old Trafford in Premier League Regular Season - 24, where Manchester United won 3-2 (half-time 1-0). That game was the highest-scoring of the series, indicating that goals have become more frequent in the latest chapter of this fixture.

Fulham vs Manchester United Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall statistical picture highlights Manchester United’s advantage, but also shows that Fulham have been competitive, especially outside of Old Trafford’s more one-sided results.

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, Fulham advanced 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
• 24 August 2025: Fulham 1-1 Manchester United (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League
• 2 March 2025: Manchester United 1-1 Fulham (Half-time: 0-1) – FA Cup (Fulham won 4-3 on penalties)
• 26 January 2025: Fulham 0-1 Manchester United (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League
• 16 August 2024: Manchester United 1-0 Fulham (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Fulham Matches Results and Stats

Fulham’s profile is best described using their Premier League 2026 season to date. They have played 4 league matches, losing 3 and drawing 1, with a form line of DLLL. At home, Fulham have lost both games, scoring 4 goals but conceding 6, which points to defensive vulnerability despite some attacking output. Overall, they have scored 4 goals and conceded 7, averaging 1.0 goal scored and 1.8 conceded per match, with one clean sheet away from home and two matches in which they failed to score.

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

Last 5 Manchester United Matches Results and Stats

Manchester United’s 2026 Premier League season to date shows a mixed picture, with a form sequence of LWDL across 4 matches. They have 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 defeats. At Old Trafford they have 1 win and 1 loss, scoring 5 and conceding 3, while away they have 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 2 and conceding 4. Across all matches they have scored 7 and conceded 7, averaging 1.8 goals both for and against per game, with no clean sheets and two fixtures in which they failed to score.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical standpoint, Manchester United hold the upper hand in this matchup, leading the head-to-head with 3 wins from 5 and a 7-4 aggregate goal advantage. They have been particularly strong at Old Trafford, but the venue split shows that Fulham can be more competitive at Craven Cottage, where they have taken a draw and suffered one narrow defeat. Current league form reinforces Manchester United’s status as favourites: Fulham sit 18th with defensive issues at home, while Manchester United, though inconsistent, have shown greater attacking output and a more balanced overall profile. Taken together, the Fulham vs Manchester United stats suggest a slight historical and form-based edge for the visitors, but with enough evidence of close contests to keep this fixture finely poised.

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