Fulham vs Manchester United Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before September 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 pressure for different reasons, making Fulham vs Manchester United stats particularly relevant for assessing the balance of power before the first whistle.

Fulham sit 18th in the Premier League table with 1 point from 4 matches, in the relegation zone and still searching for a first league win of the 2026 campaign. Manchester United are 13th with 4 points from 4 games, also inconsistent but with a stronger attacking output so far. In this context, the stakes are clear: Fulham need points to climb out of danger, while United must stabilise their season. The historical Fulham vs Manchester United stats and head-to-head record provide important context for what to expect at Craven Cottage.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a clear historical edge for Manchester United in recent competitive meetings with Fulham.

• 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 supplied data spans five competitive fixtures across the Premier League and FA Cup, with United generally holding the upper hand but Fulham proving capable of making contests tight, especially at Craven Cottage.

The most recent meeting came on 1 February 2026 in the Premier League Regular Season - 24 at Old Trafford. Manchester United, playing at home, defeated Fulham 3-2 after leading 1-0 at half-time. That high-scoring encounter underlined United’s attacking threat but also showed Fulham’s ability to respond and stay in the game away from home.

On 24 August 2025, the sides met at Craven Cottage in Premier League Regular Season - 2. Fulham, as hosts, held Manchester United to a 1-1 draw after a goalless first half, demonstrating resilience in front of their own fans. Earlier in that year, on 2 March 2025, the clubs clashed in the FA Cup 5th Round at Old Trafford. That tie finished 1-1 after extra time (half-time 0-1, full-time 1-1, extra time 0-0), with Fulham winning 4-3 on penalties. For head-to-head purposes this counts as a draw, but it stands out in the Fulham vs Manchester United timeline as a rare knockout success for the London side at Old Trafford.

The 2024–25 Premier League season also featured a pair of league meetings. On 26 January 2025 at Craven Cottage in Premier League Regular Season - 23, Fulham lost 0-1 to Manchester United after a 0-0 first half. Earlier, on 16 August 2024 at Old Trafford in Premier League Regular Season - 1, United beat Fulham 1-0, again after a goalless first half. Across these fixtures, history points to closely fought matches, often low-scoring at first before opening up, with Manchester United generally finding a way to edge results.

Fulham vs Manchester United Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Fulham vs Manchester United stats from these recent meetings underline United’s superiority in results, but also reveal competitive scorelines and relatively balanced goal totals.

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 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, Full-time: 1-1, Extra time: 0-0) – 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

For Fulham, the picture from the Premier League 2026 season to date is challenging. Across 4 league fixtures so far, they have yet to record a win, with their form line reading DLLL. At home, Fulham have lost both matches, scoring 4 goals but conceding 6, which points to defensive vulnerability despite some attacking output. Overall, Fulham have scored 4 goals and conceded 7, averaging 1.0 goal scored and 1.8 conceded per match, with just 1 clean sheet and 2 games where they failed to score. This underlines a team struggling for balance at both ends of the pitch.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 3 (season to date, last 4 league matches)

Last 5 Manchester United Matches Results and Stats

Manchester United’s 2026 Premier League form is also inconsistent but more positive than Fulham’s. Their form sequence is LWDL from 4 matches, with 1 win, 1 draw and 2 defeats. United have scored 7 goals and conceded 7, averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per game. At Old Trafford they have been more potent in attack with 5 goals in 2 matches, while away from home they have scored 2 and conceded 4 in 2 games, highlighting some defensive fragility on the road. They have yet to keep a clean sheet this league season and have failed to score in 2 of their 4 fixtures, suggesting volatility in performance levels.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

The combination of historical head-to-head numbers and current league form offers a clear statistical narrative. Manchester United have dominated recent Fulham vs Manchester United stats, winning 3 of the last 5 competitive meetings and remaining unbeaten in league visits to Craven Cottage in this sample. United also hold the overall goal advantage, 7-4, and have been particularly effective at Old Trafford, though Fulham’s penalty shootout success in the FA Cup shows they can compete over 120 minutes.

From a current-season perspective, both sides are underperforming expectations, but Manchester United’s attacking figures are stronger than Fulham’s, while Fulham’s defensive record, especially at home, is a concern. History points to tight scorelines rather than heavy defeats for Fulham, yet the balance of evidence still leans towards Manchester United having the statistical edge going into this Premier League clash at Craven Cottage.

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