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

Manchester United host Tottenham at Old Trafford in the Premier League on 10 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:30 UTC. The match is part of the 2026 Premier League Regular Season (Round 6) and will be played in Manchester, where Manchester United will look to capitalise on home advantage in front of their own fans.

In the current league table, Manchester United sit 12th with 5 points from 5 matches, scoring and conceding 8 goals. Tottenham arrive in a far more precarious position: 20th place with 2 points, a goal difference of -6, and no wins so far. Against this backdrop, the Manchester United vs Tottenham stats suggest a home side under pressure to climb the table and an away side fighting to escape the relegation zone, giving this fixture significant early-season stakes.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive recent series between Manchester United and Tottenham across league and cup, with both sides taking important results from one another.

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 fixtures, the rivalry has recently spanned the Premier League, League Cup, and UEFA Europa League, with several high-stakes encounters. The earliest match in this sequence came on 19 December 2024 in the League Cup Quarter-finals at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where Tottenham edged a dramatic tie 4-3 after leading 1-0 at half-time. That seven-goal thriller underlined Tottenham’s attacking threat at home and set the tone for subsequent high-intensity clashes.

On 16 February 2025, the sides met again at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League Regular Season (Round 25). Tottenham once more made home advantage count, winning 1-0 after a 1-0 half-time lead. Just three months later, on 21 May 2025, the rivalry moved onto the European stage in the UEFA Europa League Final at San Mamés Barria in Bilbao. In one of the most significant fixtures between the clubs, Tottenham, designated as the home team, secured a 1-0 victory over Manchester United, again leading 1-0 at the break and holding on to lift the trophy.

The balance shifted slightly on 8 November 2025 in the Premier League Regular Season (Round 11), when Tottenham and Manchester United played out a 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Manchester United led 1-0 at half-time, but Tottenham responded after the interval to share the points in another open contest. The most recent meeting came on 7 February 2026 at Old Trafford in the Premier League Regular Season (Round 25). Manchester United, at home, delivered a controlled 2-0 win, leading 1-0 at half-time and keeping a clean sheet. That result halted Tottenham’s run of wins in key fixtures and reasserted Old Trafford as a difficult venue for the London side. Overall, the Manchester United vs Tottenham timeline highlights Tottenham’s success in neutral and home settings, countered by Manchester United’s strength at Old Trafford.

Manchester United vs Tottenham Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline Tottenham’s slight edge in recent competitive meetings, though the goal statistics remain relatively close.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Manchester United 7 - 10 Tottenham
Average Goals per Match: Manchester United 1.40 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

Manchester United vs Tottenham Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

7 February 2026: Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League
8 November 2025: Tottenham 2-2 Manchester United (Half-time: 0-1) – Premier League
21 May 2025: Tottenham 1-0 Manchester United (Half-time: 1-0) – UEFA Europa League
16 February 2025: Tottenham 1-0 Manchester United (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League
19 December 2024: Tottenham 4-3 Manchester United (Half-time: 1-0) – League Cup

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Manchester United Matches Results and Stats

Manchester United’s recent form in the 2026 Premier League season to date has been mixed. Across 5 league matches they have 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 defeats, with 8 goals scored and 8 conceded. At Old Trafford they have been more productive in attack, averaging 2.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per home match, but they are still seeking greater defensive stability and their overall form line of LWDLD reflects inconsistency rather than sustained momentum.

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. In 5 Premier League matches they have yet to win, recording 2 draws and 3 losses, with only 2 goals scored and 8 conceded. Their overall form line of LLDDL shows difficulty both in creating chances and in maintaining defensive solidity. Away from home, Tottenham have failed to score in their 2 league trips so far, averaging 0.0 goals for and 1.5 against, underlining the challenge they face travelling to Old Trafford.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Putting the numbers together, the historical Manchester United vs Tottenham stats show Tottenham holding a narrow edge in recent head-to-head results, with 3 wins from 5 and a 10-7 aggregate goal advantage, driven largely by strong performances at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and in the UEFA Europa League Final. However, Manchester United’s 2-0 home victory on 7 February 2026 confirms that Old Trafford remains a difficult venue for Tottenham, and the venue split clearly favours the hosts. When this H2H backdrop is combined with current league form — Manchester United mid-table with a balanced goal record, Tottenham bottom of the table with only 2 goals scored — the statistical trends lean towards Manchester United having the stronger platform going into this fixture, while Tottenham will need to defy both recent form and away scoring struggles to change the narrative.

Manchester United vs Tottenham H2H Statistics updated on 5 October 2026.