Manchester United vs Tottenham Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Past Meetings

Manchester United host Tottenham at Old Trafford in Manchester in the Premier League on 10 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:30 UTC. It is a Regular Season - 6 fixture in the 2026 campaign, and both clubs are under pressure to improve their early-season positions. Manchester United vs Tottenham stats suggest a meeting between a mid-table side and a team currently in the relegation zone, adding extra importance to the points on offer.

Manchester United come into this round placed 12th with 5 points, a goal difference of 0, and a record of 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats from 5 league matches. Tottenham sit 20th with 2 points, a goal difference of -6, and no wins from their opening 5 games. In that context, the Manchester United vs Tottenham stats underline a clash where the home side are expected to assert themselves, while the visitors urgently need a result to ease relegation concerns.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive and relatively balanced modern rivalry in the available Manchester United vs Tottenham head-to-head data.

• 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 recent era begins with a high-scoring domestic cup tie. On 19 December 2024 in the League Cup Quarter-finals at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Tottenham edged a 4-3 home victory after leading 1-0 at half-time. That match set the tone for an open, attacking pattern between the sides in knockout and league contexts.

Their next meeting in the sequence came on 16 February 2025 in the Premier League Regular Season - 25, again at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tottenham won 1-0, having led 1-0 at half-time, reinforcing their home advantage in league play and tightening the competitive edge in this fixture. The rivalry then moved onto the European stage on 21 May 2025, when Tottenham and Manchester United met in the UEFA Europa League Final at San Mamés Barria in Bilbao. Tottenham, designated as the home side, prevailed 1-0 after a 1-0 half-time lead, securing a major continental success and adding significant weight to the historical narrative between the clubs.

The most recent league phase of the Manchester United vs Tottenham timeline shows a slight shift. On 8 November 2025 in the Premier League Regular Season - 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the match finished 2-2. Manchester United led 1-0 at half-time, but Tottenham responded after the break to share the points. Then, on 7 February 2026 at Old Trafford in Premier League Regular Season - 25, Manchester United recorded a 2-0 home win, having been 1-0 up at the interval. That result marked a notable response from the hosts after a run of Tottenham-favoured outcomes in earlier fixtures.

Manchester United vs Tottenham Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Manchester United vs Tottenham stats point to Tottenham having the edge in wins, but with goals and venues telling a more nuanced story.

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 matches 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 draws

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 season to date in the 2026 Premier League shows inconsistency but also attacking potential. They have taken 5 points from 5 matches with a form line of DLDWL, scoring 8 and conceding 8 overall. At home they have been more productive, with 5 goals for and 3 against across 2 fixtures, averaging 2.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per home game. However, the absence of any clean sheets and two matches without scoring underline defensive and attacking volatility that could shape this encounter.

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

Last 5 Tottenham Matches Results and Stats

Tottenham’s season to date form in the 2026 Premier League has been significantly more concerning. With a record of LLDDL, they have yet to win in 5 matches, collecting only 2 points. Tottenham have scored just 2 goals and conceded 8, averaging 0.4 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match. Their home record shows 2 goals for and 5 against in 3 games, while away they have yet to score, with 3 conceded in 2 outings. Despite two clean sheets overall, failing to score in 4 of 5 league matches highlights major attacking struggles coming into this trip to Old Trafford.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical record and current-season metrics paint a clear statistical picture. In the available head-to-head sample, Tottenham lead on wins (3 to 1) and total goals (10 to 7), with particularly strong outcomes at home and a landmark UEFA Europa League Final victory in Bilbao. However, Manchester United have asserted themselves at Old Trafford in this period, winning the only recorded home fixture 2-0. Season to date, Manchester United’s mid-table position, balanced goal difference, and higher scoring rate contrast sharply with Tottenham’s winless start, low attacking output, and negative goal difference. History points to Tottenham being highly competitive in this rivalry, but the recent form and venue advantage suggest that Manchester United hold the stronger statistical platform heading into the Premier League meeting at Old Trafford on 10 October 2026.

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