Manchester United vs Tottenham: Head-to-head Stats Before October 2026 Clash

Manchester United vs Tottenham at Old Trafford on 10 October 2026 is set for a 16:30 UTC kick-off in the Premier League Regular Season - 6. The hosts come into this fixture sitting 12th with 5 points from their first five league games, while Tottenham arrive at the bottom of the table in 20th place with 2 points and a negative goal difference of -6. In front of their own fans, Manchester United have split their opening two home matches with one win and one loss, scoring 5 and conceding 3.

Tottenham’s early-season struggles frame the stakes of this contest. Without a league win after five matches and with only 2 goals scored, they already find themselves in the relegation zone. Manchester United vs Tottenham stats for the 2026 Premier League season underline a contrast: United have been more productive in attack with 8 goals from 5 games, while Spurs have averaged just 0.4 goals per match. With both clubs under pressure to climb the table, this meeting at Old Trafford carries significant weight for their early-season trajectories.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested recent series between Manchester United and Tottenham across league and cup competitions.

Previous meetings: 5
Manchester United wins: 1
Draws: 1
Tottenham wins: 3

Manchester United vs Tottenham Timeline & Historical Context

The Manchester United vs Tottenham timeline in the supplied data begins with a high-scoring cup clash on 19 December 2024 in the League Cup Quarter-finals at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. On that occasion, Tottenham edged a seven-goal thriller, winning 4-3 after leading 1-0 at half-time. That result gave Spurs an early psychological edge in knockout football between the sides.

Their rivalry then moved into European competition on 21 May 2025 in the UEFA Europa League Final at San Mamés Barria in Bilbao. In one of the most significant fixtures between the clubs, Tottenham again prevailed as the designated home side, beating Manchester United 1-0 after a 1-0 half-time lead to lift the trophy. This final added major continental weight to the head-to-head narrative and reinforced Spurs’ ability to deliver on neutral ground.

Domestic league meetings followed. On 16 February 2025 in the Premier League Regular Season - 25 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Tottenham recorded another 1-0 victory over Manchester United, once more leading 1-0 at the break and holding on through full time. The next encounter came on 8 November 2025, again at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Premier League Regular Season - 11. That match finished Tottenham 2-2 Manchester United, with United leading 1-0 at half-time before Spurs fought back for a draw. The most recent fixture in the Manchester United vs Tottenham timeline was on 7 February 2026 at Old Trafford in Premier League Regular Season - 25. Manchester United, this time as hosts, secured a 2-0 win after a 1-0 half-time advantage, marking their first victory in this sequence of five matches.

Manchester United vs Tottenham Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Manchester United vs Tottenham stats from these five fixtures show a narrow goal edge for Spurs despite United’s most recent win.

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:

07 February 2026: Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 25
08 November 2025: Tottenham 2-2 Manchester United (Half-time: 0-1) – Premier League Regular Season - 11
21 May 2025: Tottenham 1-0 Manchester United (Half-time: 1-0) – UEFA Europa League Final
16 February 2025: Tottenham 1-0 Manchester United (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 25
19 December 2024: Tottenham 4-3 Manchester United (Half-time: 1-0) – League Cup Quarter-finals

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Manchester United Matches Results and Stats

Manchester United’s form in the 2026 Premier League season to date has been mixed. Across five league fixtures they have one win, two draws and two defeats, with a perfectly balanced goal record of 8 scored and 8 conceded. At Old Trafford they have been more productive in attack, averaging 2.5 goals per home game but also allowing 1.5, pointing to open contests. United have yet to keep a clean sheet this league campaign and have failed to score in two of their five matches, underlining some inconsistency in both penalty area boxes.

Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 2, Lose 2

Last 5 Tottenham Matches Results and Stats

Tottenham’s season to date in the 2026 Premier League has been significantly more concerning. Over five matches they are still searching for a first win, with two draws and three losses. Spurs have scored only 2 goals and conceded 8, averaging 0.4 goals for and 1.6 against per match. Their away attack has been particularly blunt, with no goals scored in two away fixtures so far, while they have conceded 3 on their travels. Clean sheets home and away (two in total) show they can occasionally shut opponents out, but failing to score in four of five games highlights a major attacking issue.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the five most recent competitive meetings, Tottenham hold a 3-1 advantage in wins and a 10-7 lead in goals scored, with particularly strong results at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and in high-stakes fixtures such as the UEFA Europa League Final. However, Manchester United’s 2-0 victory at Old Trafford on 7 February 2026 shows that home advantage can tilt this pairing in United’s favour, and it is the only Old Trafford fixture in this sample. Looking at current league form, United’s attack has been more effective than Spurs’ in 2026, while both sides concede at a similar rate. Taken together, the historical edge for Tottenham is counterbalanced by Manchester United’s stronger early-season performance and the Old Trafford setting, suggesting a contest where United may carry the initiative but cannot ignore Spurs’ proven capacity to trouble them in direct encounters.

Manchester United vs Tottenham H2H Statistics updated on 05 October 2026.