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

Manchester United vs Manchester City at Old Trafford on 13 September 2026 in the Premier League brings another high-stakes Manchester derby early in the 2026 season. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:30 UTC, with Manchester United hosting at Old Trafford in Manchester in Round 4 of the 2026 Premier League campaign. With Manchester United sitting mid-table and Manchester City leading the standings, this clash could significantly shape the early title and European qualification picture, making the Manchester United vs Manchester City stats especially relevant for context.

In the current Premier League standings, Manchester United are 11th with 4 points from 3 matches, scoring 7 goals and conceding 6. At home they have started strongly with 1 win from 1, scoring 5 and conceding 2. Manchester City arrive as league leaders in 1st place with a perfect record of 3 wins from 3, 7 goals scored and only 2 conceded, underlining their status as early pacesetters. Against this backdrop, the derby offers United a chance to close the gap on their city rivals, while City will look to reinforce their dominance at the top.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a finely balanced recent derby series between Manchester United and Manchester City across league and Community Shield fixtures.

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

Manchester United vs Manchester City Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Manchester United vs Manchester City timeline based on the most recent competitive meetings, the rivalry has swung back and forth across league and cup-style occasions. The earliest match in this sequence came on 10 August 2024 in the Community Shield Final at Wembley Stadium in London. Manchester City were the designated home side and the match finished 1-1 after extra time (half-time 0-0, full-time 1-1, extra time 0-0) before Manchester City won 7-6 on penalties. For head-to-head purposes this counts as a draw, but the penalty shootout underlined City’s ability to edge tight contests on neutral ground.

The focus then shifted to the Premier League 2024 season. On 15 December 2024 at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, Manchester City hosted Manchester United in Regular Season Round 16. City led 1-0 at half-time and United turned the match around to win 2-1 at full-time, showing their capacity to respond under pressure away from home. The next Premier League meeting in this run came on 6 April 2025 at Old Trafford in Regular Season Round 31 of the 2024 season. That encounter ended Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City (half-time 0-0), a tight, goalless draw that highlighted how evenly matched the sides could be in a tactical contest.

The 2025 Premier League season saw another swing in momentum. On 14 September 2025 at Etihad Stadium in Regular Season Round 4, Manchester City hosted and won convincingly, Manchester City 3-0 Manchester United, after leading 1-0 at half-time. That result reinforced City’s strength at home in league play. The most recent meeting in this sequence was on 17 January 2026 at Old Trafford in Premier League 2025 Regular Season Round 22. Manchester United hosted and produced a strong display, winning 2-0 against Manchester City, with the match goalless at half-time (0-0) before United struck twice after the break. Taken together, these fixtures show a derby series where both sides have enjoyed clear wins and where draws have often been tense, low-scoring affairs.

Manchester United vs Manchester City Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Manchester United vs Manchester City stats across these five most recent competitive meetings point to a marginal edge for Manchester United, particularly at Old Trafford, while City have been more effective at home and on neutral ground.

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 1 (as home side), Manchester City won 0 (as away side), 2 draws
• 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
• 14 September 2025: Manchester City 3-0 Manchester United (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League
• 6 April 2025: Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League
• 15 December 2024: Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League
• 10 August 2024: Manchester City 1-1 Manchester United (Half-time: 0-0, Extra time: 0-0) – Community Shield (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 most reliable guide is their Premier League 2026 performance season to date. Across 3 league matches, United have 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss, with 7 goals scored and 6 conceded. At Old Trafford they have been potent in attack, scoring 5 and conceding 2 in their single home fixture, suggesting that their offensive output at home remains a key strength. However, with no clean sheets yet this season and an average of 2.0 goals conceded per match overall, defensive stability remains a concern against a high-quality attack like Manchester City’s.

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

Last 5 Manchester City Matches Results and Stats

Manchester City enter this derby in outstanding league form in the 2026 season to date. They have won all 3 of their Premier League matches so far, with 3 victories from 3, scoring 7 goals and conceding only 2. City have been solid at home with 2 wins from 2 and just 1 goal conceded, and equally effective away with 1 win from 1, scoring 4 and conceding 1. Their defensive record, averaging only 0.7 goals conceded per match, combined with a 2.3 goals-per-match scoring rate, underlines a balanced side capable of controlling both ends of the pitch heading into Old Trafford.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Overall, the Manchester United vs Manchester City stats and head-to-head record suggest a closely contested derby with a slight historical tilt towards Manchester United at Old Trafford, balanced against Manchester City’s superior current league form. Across the five most recent competitive meetings, United lead the win count 2-1 with 2 draws, and they are unbeaten in three matches against City at Old Trafford in this sequence. However, City have scored slightly more goals overall (6 to 5) and have demonstrated strong early-season form in 2026 with a perfect record and a tight defense. The venue split hints that United may draw confidence from playing at Old Trafford, while City’s consistency and defensive solidity in the league underline why they arrive as league leaders. The statistical trends point to a finely poised encounter where home advantage for United and current form for City pull in opposite directions, setting up a high-quality, competitive Manchester derby.

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