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

Manchester United vs Tottenham stats take centre stage again as the sides prepare to meet in the Premier League at Old Trafford on 10 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:30 UTC. The fixture is part of the 2026 Premier League Regular Season (Round 6) and will be played in Manchester, where Manchester United look to turn early-season inconsistency into momentum on home soil.

In the current league table, Manchester United sit 12th with 5 points from 5 matches, a neutral goal difference (8 scored, 8 conceded) and a mixed form line of DLDWL. Tottenham arrive in a far more precarious position: 20th place with just 2 points, no wins, and a -6 goal difference (2 scored, 8 conceded), with a form sequence of LDDLL and tagged in the relegation zone. That context raises the stakes significantly, with United under pressure to assert their quality and Tottenham desperate to reverse a poor start.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested recent series between Manchester United and Tottenham across league and cup competitions.

• 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 data, the rivalry has swung notably in Tottenham’s favour in knockout and home fixtures, while Old Trafford has remained a difficult venue for the London side. The five most recent competitive meetings span the Premier League, League Cup and UEFA Europa League, offering a varied competitive backdrop.

The earliest match in this sequence came on 19 December 2024 in the League Cup Quarter-finals at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. On that night, Tottenham edged a seven-goal thriller, beating Manchester United 4-3 after leading 1-0 at half-time. That high-scoring cup tie underlined Tottenham’s attacking threat at home and set the tone for several tight, decisive clashes that followed.

On 16 February 2025, the sides met again at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League Regular Season - 25. Tottenham claimed a 1-0 victory, having been 1-0 up at half-time, reinforcing their ability to manage narrow home wins against United. The stakes rose further on 21 May 2025 in Bilbao, where Tottenham and Manchester United contested the UEFA Europa League Final at San Mamés Barria. Tottenham prevailed 1-0, again leading 1-0 at the interval, to secure a major European trophy at United’s expense in a result that stands out as a significant chapter in this modern rivalry.

The balance shifted somewhat on 8 November 2025 in the Premier League Regular Season - 11. At the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Tottenham trailed 0-1 at half-time but rallied to draw 2-2 with Manchester United. That result illustrated United’s capacity to take control away from home but also Tottenham’s resilience to claw back a point. The most recent meeting, on 7 February 2026 at Old Trafford in Premier League Regular Season - 25, saw Manchester United deliver a more authoritative performance, winning 2-0 after leading 1-0 at half-time. That home victory reasserted Old Trafford as a stronghold in this fixture and provides an important reference point heading into the upcoming clash.

Manchester United vs Tottenham Head to Head Overall Breakdown

From the available Manchester United vs Tottenham stats, the overall head-to-head picture in these five recent competitive games shows Tottenham with a narrow edge in results but a relatively close goal profile.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Manchester United 8 - 10 Tottenham
• Average Goals per Match: Manchester United 1.60 vs Tottenham 2.00

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
• At neutral venue (San Mamés Barria, Bilbao): 1 match played — Tottenham won 1, Manchester United 0, 0 draws

Manchester United vs Tottenham Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

• 07 February 2026: Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 25
• 08 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 but relatively productive in attack. Over 5 league matches, they have scored 8 goals and conceded 8, with a form line of LWDLD in the season statistics and DLDWL in the standings summary. At Old Trafford they have been more potent, scoring 5 goals in 2 home matches and conceding 3, reflecting a tendency towards open, higher-scoring contests. However, with no clean sheets and 2 matches overall where they failed to score, there remains volatility at both ends of the pitch.

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

Last 5 Tottenham Matches Results and Stats

Tottenham’s season to date paints a more concerning picture. Across 5 Premier League fixtures, they have yet to register a win, with 2 draws and 3 defeats and a form pattern of LLDDL in the season statistics and LDDLL in the standings. They have scored only 2 goals and conceded 8, averaging 0.4 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match. Away from home, the attack has struggled badly, with 0 goals scored in 2 away games and 3 conceded, while a total of 4 matches without scoring underlines a significant offensive problem despite managing 2 clean sheets overall.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Putting the Manchester United vs Tottenham stats together, history points to a rivalry that has tilted Tottenham’s way in decisive cup and neutral-venue encounters, including the UEFA Europa League Final, while Old Trafford remains a clear advantage for Manchester United. Tottenham lead the recent head-to-head with 3 wins to 1 and a 10-8 goals edge, but Manchester United’s sole win in this run came in the most recent meeting at Old Trafford, where they won 2-0. Current league form strengthens United’s position: they sit higher in the table, score more frequently, and are more productive at home, whereas Tottenham arrive winless, struggling for goals, particularly away. Statistically, the trends lean towards Manchester United having the stronger platform going into this fixture, especially at Old Trafford, while Tottenham will need to overcome both poor recent form and a challenging away profile to repeat their earlier successes in this matchup.

Manchester United vs Tottenham H2H Statistics updated on 05 October 2026.