Fulham vs Manchester United Stats: Head-to-Head Record 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 comes at an important early stage of the 2026 campaign, with both sides looking to stabilise their form after inconsistent starts.

Fulham vs Manchester United stats underline contrasting early-season trajectories. Fulham sit 18th in the table with 1 point from 4 matches, winless so far and in the relegation places, having scored 4 goals and conceded 7. Manchester United are 13th with 4 points from 4 games, with one win, one draw and two defeats, and a neutral goal difference at 7 scored and 7 conceded. With Fulham struggling at home and United yet to win away, the stakes are high for both teams in terms of momentum and league positioning.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but United-leaning recent history between these clubs across league and cup 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 supplied data spans five matches across the Premier League and FA Cup, offering a clear picture of how the rivalry has unfolded in competitive action in recent seasons. Manchester United have generally held the upper hand, but Fulham have shown they can take points, particularly at Craven Cottage.

The most recent meeting came on 1 February 2026 in the Premier League Regular Season - 24 at Old Trafford. Manchester United, playing at home, edged a high-scoring contest 3-2 against Fulham, having led 1-0 at half-time. Earlier in the same Premier League season, on 24 August 2025 at Craven Cottage in Regular Season - 2, Fulham and Manchester United shared the points in a 1-1 draw after a goalless first half, underlining Fulham’s capacity to compete on home soil.

In cup competition, the standout tie in this Fulham vs Manchester United timeline came on 2 March 2025 in the FA Cup 5th Round at Old Trafford. The match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes and remained level after extra time, with Fulham leading 1-0 at half-time before Manchester United equalised. Fulham ultimately prevailed 4-3 on penalties, a result that is counted as a draw in the head-to-head record but still represents a significant knockout success for the London club. In league play during the 2024 Premier League season, Manchester United secured a 1-0 away win at Craven Cottage on 26 January 2025 after a 0-0 first half, while on 16 August 2024 at Old Trafford they recorded a 1-0 home victory, again after a goalless opening 45 minutes.

Fulham vs Manchester United Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Fulham vs Manchester United stats from these five fixtures highlight United’s edge in results and goal output, but also show that margins have often been narrow.

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

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 Regular Season - 24
• 24 August 2025: Fulham 1-1 Manchester United (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 2
• 2 March 2025: Manchester United 1-1 Fulham (Half-time: 0-1) – FA Cup 5th Round (Fulham won 4-3 on penalties)
• 26 January 2025: Fulham 0-1 Manchester United (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 23
• 16 August 2024: Manchester United 1-0 Fulham (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 1

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Fulham Matches Results and Stats

Fulham’s recent form in the 2026 Premier League season to date has been difficult. Across 4 league matches they have yet to record a win, with 1 draw and 3 defeats. Offensively, Fulham average 1.0 goal per game overall, with 2.0 goals per match at home but none away. Defensively, they have been vulnerable, conceding 7 goals in total, including 6 in just 2 home fixtures, and they have failed to keep a clean sheet at Craven Cottage. The team’s form line of DLLL underlines a side under pressure to tighten up defensively while maintaining their attacking threat at home.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 3 (season to date, 4 matches)

Last 5 Manchester United Matches Results and Stats

Manchester United’s season to date in the 2026 Premier League has been mixed. In 4 matches they have 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses, with a form sequence of LWDL. United have scored 7 goals (1.8 per match on average), with a strong attacking output at Old Trafford (2.5 goals per game) but a more modest 1.0 goal per game away from home. Defensively, they have also conceded 7, including 4 in 2 away fixtures, and have yet to keep a clean sheet either home or away. This combination of reasonable attacking numbers and a leaky back line suggests open games, particularly on their travels.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 2 (season to date, 4 matches)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available Fulham vs Manchester United stats, history points towards a slight but clear advantage for Manchester United. They lead the head-to-head with 3 wins from 5, outscoring Fulham 7-4, and have taken 2 wins and a draw from 3 matches at Old Trafford. At Craven Cottage, the record is more balanced, with one United win and one draw, indicating that Fulham can be competitive at home despite their current struggles.

Fulham enter this fixture in poor league form, winless and conceding heavily at home, while Manchester United bring a more balanced but still inconsistent profile, combining decent attacking output with defensive fragility, especially away. The historical record, venue split and season-to-date form all lean slightly towards Manchester United, but the close scorelines in several past meetings suggest another tight contest is likely rather than a one-sided encounter.

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