Manchester United vs Manchester City Stats: Head-to-head Record Before 13 September 2026

Manchester United vs Manchester City stats take on added weight as the two rivals prepare to meet at Old Trafford on 13 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:30 UTC. The Premier League clash comes in the “Regular Season - 4” round, with Manchester United hosting at their iconic Old Trafford home in Manchester.

In the current 2026 Premier League standings, Manchester United sit 11th with 4 points from 3 matches, while Manchester City lead the table in 1st place with a perfect 9 points from 3 games. United have started with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss, scoring 7 and conceding 6, whereas City have 3 wins from 3, with 7 goals scored and only 2 conceded. That table context underlines the stakes: United need points to keep pace with the top positions, while City aim to protect their early lead in the title race and extend their strong start.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested set of recent Manchester derby meetings across league and cup.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Manchester United wins: 2
• Draws: 2
• Manchester City wins: 1

Manchester United vs Manchester City Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Manchester United vs Manchester City timeline from the available fixtures, the rivalry in this period begins with a high-stakes cup encounter. On 10 August 2024 at Wembley Stadium in London, the sides met in the Community Shield Final. Manchester City were designated as the home team and Manchester United as the away side. The match finished 1-1 after full time and extra time (half-time 0-0), before City edged the shootout 7-6 on penalties. In head-to-head terms this counts as a draw, but the penalty success gave City the trophy.

The focus then shifted back to the Premier League. On 15 December 2024 at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, City hosted United in a league fixture in the 2024 season (Regular Season - 16). Manchester City led 1-0 at half-time and went into the break in control, but Manchester United turned the match around in the second half to win 2-1 away. That result underlined United’s capacity to counter-punch effectively on City’s home turf.

The next league meeting came on 6 April 2025 at Old Trafford in the 2024 Premier League season (Regular Season - 31). With Manchester United at home and Manchester City away, the match ended in a 0-0 draw, with a goalless first half and no breakthrough after the interval. It was a tight, cagey contest that added another draw to the Manchester United vs Manchester City timeline and showed both teams’ defensive organisation.

On 14 September 2025, the derby moved back to Etihad Stadium for a 2025 Premier League fixture (Regular Season - 4). Manchester City were at home and led 1-0 at half-time, ultimately recording a 3-0 victory over Manchester United. This was City’s only outright win in this five-match sequence and demonstrated their attacking threat in front of their own fans.

The most recent meeting in this sequence took place on 17 January 2026 at Old Trafford in the 2025 Premier League season (Regular Season - 22). Manchester United were at home and Manchester City away. After a 0-0 first half, United found the breakthrough after the interval and ran out 2-0 winners. That result means United come into the upcoming fixture with the most recent league derby win at Old Trafford in their favour.

Manchester United vs Manchester City Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head stats across these five fixtures underline how competitive the derby has been, with narrow margins in both results and goals.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Manchester United 5 - 6 Manchester City
• Average Goals per Match: Manchester United 1.00 vs Manchester City 1.20

Venue Split Performance:

• At Old Trafford: 2 matches played here — Manchester United won 1 (as home side), Manchester City won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
• At Etihad Stadium: 2 matches played here — Manchester City won 1 (as home side), Manchester United won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Wembley Stadium: 1 match played here — Manchester City and Manchester United drew 1-1 after extra time, before Manchester City won 7-6 on penalties in the Community Shield Final

Manchester United vs Manchester City Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

• 17 January 2026: Manchester United 2-0 Manchester City (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League
• 14 September 2025: Manchester City 3-0 Manchester United (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League
• 6 April 2025: Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League
• 15 December 2024: Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League
• 10 August 2024: Manchester City 1-1 Manchester United (Half-time: 0-0) – Community Shield (Final) (Manchester City won 7-6 on penalties)

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Manchester United Matches Results and Stats

For Manchester United, the most reliable guide is their Premier League 2026 season to date. Over 3 league matches, United have 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss. They have scored 7 goals and conceded 6, with a particularly strong attacking return at Old Trafford, where they have scored 5 and conceded 2 in a single home fixture. Away from home, they have 2 goals scored and 4 conceded across 2 matches. The season-to-date form suggests an open, attacking side that can score freely but also gives opponents chances.

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

Last 5 Manchester City Matches Results and Stats

Manchester City arrive in outstanding early-season form in the 2026 Premier League campaign. Season to date, they have played 3 league matches and won all 3, leaving them with a perfect record. City have scored 7 goals and conceded just 2, reflecting a balance of efficient attacking and solid defending. At home they have 2 wins from 2 with 3 goals scored and 1 conceded, while away from home they have 1 win from 1, scoring 4 and conceding 1. Their form index of three straight wins underlines strong momentum heading into Old Trafford.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Overall, the historical numbers show a finely balanced Manchester United vs Manchester City rivalry in this sample, with United holding 2 wins, City 1, and 2 draws (one decided on penalties in City’s favour). The goal tally is close at 6-5 to City, and the venue split highlights United’s strength at Old Trafford and City’s capacity to dominate at Etihad Stadium, while the neutral Wembley meeting was decided only from the spot. Recent league form in 2026, however, tilts towards Manchester City, who have 3 wins from 3 and a strong defensive record, while Manchester United have mixed results but a potent attack, especially at home. Taken together, the stats suggest a competitive derby in which City carry stronger current momentum, but United’s recent home win over City in January 2026 ensures this fixture remains finely poised.

Manchester United vs Manchester City H2H Statistics updated on 8 September 2026.