Fulham vs Manchester United Stats: Head-to-Head Record

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. Both sides come into this fixture needing points for very different reasons, making the Fulham vs Manchester United stats especially relevant for assessing the balance of power.

After four league matches, Fulham sit 18th in the Premier League table with 1 point, a goal difference of -3, and a record of 0 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Manchester United are 13th with 4 points, an even goal difference and a record of 1 win, 1 draw and 2 defeats. With Fulham trying to climb out of the early relegation places and United looking to stabilise their campaign, the stakes are high and every detail in the Fulham vs Manchester United stats could matter.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a recent series of competitive meetings where Manchester United have generally held the upper hand but Fulham have remained competitive.

• 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 recent seasons features five competitive fixtures across the Premier League and FA Cup, all played between August 2024 and February 2026. Across these games, United have generally edged tight contests, while Fulham have shown they can compete and take matches deep, including in knockout football.

The sequence begins on 16 August 2024 in the Premier League Regular Season - 1 at Old Trafford, where Manchester United beat Fulham 1-0 (half-time 0-0). That narrow home victory set the tone for a series of close league encounters. On 26 January 2025 at Craven Cottage in Premier League Regular Season - 23, Manchester United again came out on top, winning 1-0 away (half-time 0-0), underlining their ability to grind out results in London.

In the FA Cup 5th Round on 2 March 2025 at Old Trafford, the sides drew 1-1 after extra time (half-time 0-1, full-time 1-1, extra time 0-0) before Fulham won 4-3 on penalties. For head-to-head purposes this counts as a draw, but it highlights Fulham’s capacity to push United all the way in knockout competition. The next league meeting at Craven Cottage came on 24 August 2025 in Premier League Regular Season - 2 and finished 1-1 (half-time 0-0), giving Fulham a valuable home point. Most recently, on 1 February 2026 at Old Trafford in Premier League Regular Season - 24, Manchester United defeated Fulham 3-2 (half-time 1-0), in the highest-scoring game of this run. Together, these fixtures form a compact but telling Fulham vs Manchester United timeline, with United usually edging the margins but Fulham regularly staying within one goal.

Fulham vs Manchester United Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall numbers from the last five competitive meetings underline Manchester United’s advantage while confirming that the matchup is rarely one-sided.

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 (after extra time, decided on penalties)

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, Full-time: 1-1, Extra time: 0-0) – 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

For Fulham, the indicators are based on their Premier League 2026 season to date. They have played 4 league matches, losing 3 and drawing 1. At home, Fulham have lost both games, scoring 4 goals and conceding 6, averaging 2.0 goals scored and 3.0 conceded per home match. Away from home, they have drawn 1 and lost 1, scoring no goals and conceding 1. Fulham have managed 1 clean sheet but have failed to score in 2 of their 4 fixtures, and their form line of DLLL underlines a side struggling for momentum at both ends of the pitch.

• 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 current profile is also drawn from their Premier League 2026 season to date. Across 4 league games, United have 1 win, 1 draw and 2 defeats, with 7 goals scored and 7 conceded. At Old Trafford they have 1 win and 1 loss, scoring 5 and conceding 3 (2.5 scored and 1.5 conceded per home game). Away from home they have 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 2 and conceding 4 (1.0 scored and 2.0 conceded per away game). United have yet to keep a clean sheet this league season and have failed to score in 2 of their 4 matches, reflecting inconsistency in both attack and defence despite an overall balanced goal difference.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Manchester United hold the edge in this matchup, with 3 wins and 2 draws from the last 5 competitive meetings and a 7-4 aggregate goal advantage. United have been particularly effective at Old Trafford, but they have also taken 4 points from 2 league trips to Craven Cottage in this period. Fulham, however, have shown they can stretch United, as seen in the FA Cup draw settled by a Fulham penalty shootout victory and the narrow 3-2 defeat at Old Trafford. Current league form points to Fulham struggling defensively, especially at home, while Manchester United combine an even goal difference with a lack of clean sheets and mixed results. Taken together, the historical head-to-head trends and early-season form suggest United carry a statistical advantage, but the margins in previous encounters imply that another competitive, relatively tight contest at Craven Cottage is likely.

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