Manchester United and Manchester City have met 15 times. Manchester City hold the edge with 9 wins to 5, with 1 drawn. It's a record that frames Manchester City as the historical favourite in this fixture, though recent form can shift the picture.
Across those meetings the two have combined for 47 goals — an average of 3.1 per game, marking this out as a high-scoring, open fixture. Manchester United have scored 17, Manchester City 30.
Their most recent meeting (January 17, 2026) finished Manchester United 2–0 Manchester City in the England. Premier League.
Jan 17, 2026
Manchester United2 - 0Manchester City
England. Premier League
Sep 14, 2025
Manchester City3 - 0Manchester United
England. Premier League
Apr 06, 2025
Manchester United0 - 0Manchester City
England. Premier League
Dec 15, 2024
Manchester City1 - 2Manchester United
England. Premier League
Aug 10, 2024
Manchester City2 - 1Manchester United
England. FA Community Shield
May 25, 2024
Manchester City1 - 2Manchester United
England. FA Cup
Mar 03, 2024
Manchester City3 - 1Manchester United
England. Premier League
Oct 29, 2023
Manchester United0 - 3Manchester City
England. Premier League
Jun 03, 2023
Manchester City2 - 1Manchester United
England. FA Cup
Jan 14, 2023
Manchester United2 - 1Manchester City
England. Premier League
Oct 02, 2022
Manchester City6 - 3Manchester United
England. Premier League
Mar 06, 2022
Manchester City4 - 1Manchester United
England. Premier League
Nov 06, 2021
Manchester United0 - 2Manchester City
England. Premier League
Mar 07, 2021
Manchester City0 - 2Manchester United
England. Premier League
Jan 06, 2021
Manchester United0 - 2Manchester City
England. League Cup
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Manchester United and Manchester City played each other?
They have met 15 times: 5 Manchester United wins, 1 draws and 9 Manchester City wins.
Who wins more often, Manchester United or Manchester City?
Manchester City have the better head-to-head record, with 9 wins to 5.
What was the last result between Manchester United and Manchester City?
Manchester United 2–0 Manchester City, in the England. Premier League.