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

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 under early-season pressure: Fulham sit 18th with 1 point from 4 matches, while Manchester United are 13th with 4 points from the same number of games.

The stakes are clear in this Fulham vs Manchester United stats preview. Fulham need a result to climb out of the relegation places after a start of 0 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats, conceding 7 goals in 4 matches. Manchester United, with 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses and a neutral goal difference, are looking to stabilise their campaign and move towards the upper half of the table. The historical record between the clubs, especially at Craven Cottage, adds further intrigue to this Premier League clash.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but United-leaning matchup across recent Premier League and FA Cup meetings.

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 available data begins with a Premier League fixture at Old Trafford on 16 August 2024. On that occasion, Manchester United edged a tight contest 1-0 after a goalless first half, underlining their ability to grind out home wins in the league.

The next chapter came at Craven Cottage on 26 January 2025 in the Premier League Regular Season - 23. Fulham frustrated Manchester United for 45 minutes, going into half-time at 0-0, but United eventually found a breakthrough to secure a 1-0 away victory. That result reinforced United’s dominance in league play during this period, and highlighted Fulham’s difficulty turning home advantage into points against this opponent.

On 2 March 2025, the rivalry moved to knockout football in the FA Cup 5th Round at Old Trafford. Fulham led 1-0 at half-time and the match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes, with no goals in extra time. The tie was decided on penalties, where Fulham prevailed 4-3 in the shootout after a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes. For head-to-head purposes this counts as a draw, but it was a significant psychological marker: Fulham showed they could compete over a full match and eliminate Manchester United in a cup setting.

Into the 2025 Premier League season, the sides met again at Craven Cottage on 24 August 2025 in Regular Season - 2. That contest ended 1-1, with a goalless first half followed by both teams finding the net after the interval. Fulham’s ability to take a point at home against Manchester United in the league suggested a narrowing gap compared with the earlier home defeat.

The most recent meeting in this Fulham vs Manchester United timeline came on 1 February 2026 at Old Trafford in the Premier League Regular Season - 24. Manchester United led 1-0 at half-time and eventually won 3-2 in a high-scoring match. Fulham’s two goals showed attacking improvement, but United’s greater firepower and home advantage again proved decisive.

Fulham vs Manchester United Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Fulham vs Manchester United stats point to United having the edge, but with Fulham increasingly competitive on the scoreline.

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 advanced 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the FA Cup)

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 challenging. Across 4 matches they have yet to record a win, with 1 draw and 3 defeats. Offensively, they average 1.0 goal per game, but defensively they concede 1.8 per match, including 3.0 goals per game at home. Craven Cottage has not been a fortress so far, with 2 home losses, 4 goals scored and 6 conceded. Fulham have managed 1 clean sheet away from home but have also failed to score in 2 of their 4 league fixtures.

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 shows inconsistency but greater attacking output than their hosts. In 4 Premier League matches they have 1 win, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 7 and conceding 7. At Old Trafford they average 2.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded, while away from home they score 1.0 and concede 2.0 per match. United have yet to keep a clean sheet this season and have failed to score in 2 of their 4 fixtures, underlining their volatility in both boxes.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Manchester United hold the upper hand in this fixture, with 3 wins and 2 draws from the 5 recorded competitive meetings, and a 7-4 aggregate goal advantage. At Craven Cottage, however, the record is more balanced: one United win and one draw, with Fulham steadily improving their competitiveness at home and in cup play, as evidenced by their penalty shootout success at Old Trafford in the FA Cup. Current league form tilts slightly towards Manchester United, who offer more attacking threat but remain defensively vulnerable, while Fulham are under pressure near the bottom of the table and have struggled to turn possession into points. Overall, the trends lean towards Manchester United having a statistical edge, but the narrowing margins in recent Fulham vs Manchester United stats suggest a potentially tight and hard-fought contest at Craven Cottage.

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