Manchester United vs Manchester City Stats: Head-to-head Record Before Match

Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford in the Premier League on 13 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:30 UTC. The match is part of the 2026 Premier League Regular Season - 4, played at Old Trafford in Manchester. With Manchester United vs Manchester City stats showing contrasting early-season trajectories, this derby already carries significant weight in the league context.

After three league matches, Manchester United sit 11th with 4 points, a goal difference of +1, and a record of 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat. They have been strong at home with 5 goals scored and 2 conceded in a single Old Trafford outing. Manchester City arrive as league leaders in 1st place, perfect so far with 9 points from 3 matches, 7 goals scored and only 2 conceded. The stakes are clear: United seek a statement win to climb the table, while City look to consolidate their position at the top.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested recent set of Manchester United vs Manchester City stats across league and cup fixtures.

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

Manchester United vs Manchester City Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Manchester United vs Manchester City timeline from the available recent fixtures, the rivalry has swung back and forth across Premier League and Community Shield meetings. The earliest match in this sequence came on 10 August 2024 in the Community Shield Final at Wembley Stadium in London. On that occasion, Manchester City were listed as the home side and the match finished 1-1 after extra time, with City ultimately winning 7-6 on penalties. Statistically, this counts as a draw in the head-to-head record, but it underlines City’s ability to edge tight occasions in a shootout scenario.

The next chapter in this run came on 15 December 2024 in the Premier League Regular Season - 16 at Etihad Stadium. Manchester City, at home, took a 1-0 lead by half-time, but Manchester United turned the game around to win 2-1 by full time. That away victory for United at Etihad highlighted their capacity to respond under pressure and take points on City’s turf in league play.

On 6 April 2025 at Old Trafford in Premier League Regular Season - 31, the derby ended in a goalless stalemate. Manchester United, at home, and Manchester City shared a 0-0 draw, with the half-time score also 0-0, indicating a tight, controlled contest where neither side found a breakthrough. Then, on 14 September 2025 at Etihad Stadium in Premier League Regular Season - 4, Manchester City responded emphatically. As the home team, City led 1-0 at half-time and ran out 3-0 winners over Manchester United, reasserting their authority on their own ground.

The most recent entry in the Manchester United vs Manchester City timeline came on 17 January 2026 at Old Trafford in Premier League Regular Season - 22. Manchester United, playing at home, won 2-0 after a 0-0 first half, underlining the importance of Old Trafford as a platform for strong second-half performances against their city rivals. Across these fixtures, the pattern is one of alternating control, with decisive wins at Etihad and Old Trafford and a high-stakes cup draw at Wembley.

Manchester United vs Manchester City Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Manchester United vs Manchester City stats from these five recent meetings point to a finely balanced rivalry with a narrow edge in goal output for City.

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: 3 matches played here — Manchester United won 2 (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

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 Regular Season - 22
14 September 2025: Manchester City 3-0 Manchester United (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 4
6 April 2025: Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 31
15 December 2024: Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 16
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 available 2026 Premier League season to date shows a mixed but attacking profile. Across 3 league fixtures, United have 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat, with 7 goals scored and 6 conceded. At Old Trafford, they have been prolific, scoring 5 and conceding 2 in a single home outing, while away matches have been less secure defensively and less productive in attack. Their overall form sequence is listed as LWD, indicating inconsistency but also the capacity to respond after setbacks.

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

Last 5 Manchester City Matches Results and Stats

Manchester City’s 2026 Premier League season to date reflects a strong, controlled start. They have played 3 league games, winning all 3, with 7 goals scored and only 2 conceded. At home, City have 2 wins with 3 goals for and 1 against, while their single away match produced 4 goals scored and 1 conceded. Their form line of WWW underlines both attacking efficiency and defensive stability, with only 2 goals allowed across all fixtures and at least one goal scored in every game.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

The combined picture from head-to-head history and current league form suggests a finely balanced Manchester derby with contrasting strengths. The recent Manchester United vs Manchester City stats show a 2-2 split in wins across five competitive meetings, with one draw decided by penalties in City’s favour. United have been particularly strong at Old Trafford in this run, winning two and drawing one of three home derbies, and conceding only once there to City. City, however, hold a slight overall goal advantage and have demonstrated the ability to produce emphatic home wins and to prevail in a penalty shootout on neutral ground. Heading into this Premier League clash, Manchester City’s perfect league start and defensive solidity contrast with Manchester United’s more volatile form but strong home scoring record. The trends point towards a competitive encounter in which City’s current consistency meets United’s proven capacity to perform at Old Trafford in this fixture.

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