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

Manchester United vs Tottenham at Old Trafford on 10 October 2026 is set for a 16:30 UTC kick-off in the Premier League Regular Season - 6. Manchester United come into this home fixture sitting 12th in the table with 5 points, a neutral goal difference and a mixed record of 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats from their first five league matches. Tottenham arrive at Old Trafford bottom of the standings in 20th place, with 2 points, no wins and a goal difference of -6 after five games.

That context gives this match significant early-season importance. For Manchester United, it is a chance to push towards the upper half and build on a solid home scoring record. For Tottenham, already in the relegation zone, it is about stopping the slide and finding their first league victory of the 2026 campaign. With both sides under pressure, Manchester United vs Tottenham stats and recent meetings suggest a fixture where form, psychology and history will all play a role.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested recent series between Manchester United and Tottenham across league and cup, with both clubs enjoying key wins.

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 recently spanned the Premier League, the League Cup and a major European final. The earliest match in this sequence came on 19 December 2024 in the League Cup Quarter-finals at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. On that occasion, Tottenham edged a high-scoring tie, winning 4-3 after leading 1-0 at half-time, a result that underlined their attacking threat on home soil in knockout competition.

The sides met again in the Premier League at the same venue on 16 February 2025, with Tottenham once more taking the points. They led 1-0 at half-time and closed out a 1-0 victory in Regular Season - 25, tightening their grip in home league meetings against Manchester United. That domestic dominance was followed by the most high-profile clash in this run: the UEFA Europa League Final on 21 May 2025 at San Mamés Barria in Bilbao. Tottenham, designated as the home team, again struck first, leading 1-0 at the break and ultimately securing a 1-0 win in the Final, a landmark result in this modern chapter of the rivalry.

The balance began to shift when the fixture moved back to London in the Premier League on 8 November 2025. In Regular Season - 11, Tottenham hosted but could not maintain control despite trailing 0-1 at half-time; the match finished 2-2, the only draw in this recent set of encounters. Most recently, on 7 February 2026 at Old Trafford in Premier League Regular Season - 25, Manchester United finally imposed themselves at home. They led 1-0 at half-time and closed out a convincing 2-0 victory, their first win in this five-match sequence and a result that may influence expectations heading into the upcoming clash. Overall, the Manchester United vs Tottenham timeline highlights Tottenham’s strong record on neutral and home grounds, with Manchester United beginning to respond at Old Trafford.

Manchester United vs Tottenham Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The statistical profile of these five recent meetings shows Tottenham with a narrow edge in results but only a slight advantage in total goals.

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: 2 matches played here — Manchester United won 1 (as home side), Tottenham won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
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 in the 2026 season to date has been inconsistent. Across five matches, they have recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats, with a perfectly balanced goals record of 8 scored and 8 conceded. At Old Trafford, they have been more productive in attack, averaging 2.5 goals per home game and scoring 5 in total, but they have also allowed 3 goals in those two home fixtures. Away from home, they average 1.0 goal scored and 1.7 conceded. The lack of clean sheets (none in five league matches) and two games without scoring underline the volatility in both boxes, even as they typically set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape.

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

Last 5 Tottenham Matches Results and Stats

Tottenham’s season to date in the 2026 Premier League has been more troubling. Over five league fixtures they have yet to win, with 0 victories, 2 draws and 3 defeats. They have scored only 2 goals and conceded 8, averaging 0.4 goals for and 1.6 against per match. At home they have managed 2 goals in three games but conceded 5, while away from home they have yet to score in two matches and have allowed 3. Despite employing a 4-2-3-1 structure as well, their attacking output has been limited, failing to score in four of their five league matches. The two clean sheets, one home and one away, show that they can be organised defensively in phases, but the overall trend points to offensive struggles.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Overall, the combination of head-to-head history and current form offers a clear statistical narrative. Tottenham hold the upper hand in the last five direct meetings, with three wins to Manchester United’s one and a 9-7 goal advantage, particularly strong when playing at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and on neutral ground. However, Manchester United have been more effective at Old Trafford in this sequence, unbeaten in two home fixtures against Tottenham with one win and one draw, and their home scoring rate this season remains solid. In contrast, Tottenham arrive without a league win in 2026, with major issues in chance creation and finishing, especially away from home where they have yet to score. Taken together, the historical record suggests Tottenham are capable of big results in this matchup, but the recent league form and venue factors tilt the statistical expectations slightly towards Manchester United ahead of the upcoming Premier League clash at Old Trafford.

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