Manchester United v Newcastle United

Manchester United v Newcastle United: what the numbers say

Manchester United meet Newcastle United at Old Trafford, Friday 7:00am (Premier League). Nothing between them: Manchester United 84, Newcastle United 47, 41 drawn from 172 meetings.

84–47

head to head

Nothing between them: Manchester United 84, Newcastle United 47, 41 drawn from 172 meetings.

goals — biggest win in the fixture

Biggest margin between these two: Manchester United by 6 goals in 2007-08 (6–0).

0.4 v 0.4

goals a game

Key match-up: Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) averages 0.4 goals a game to Anthony Elanga's 0.4 (Newcastle United).

0.3 v 0.2

assists a game

Key match-up: Amar Dedic (Newcastle United) averages 0.3 assists a game to Matheus Cunha's 0.2 (Manchester United).

12/20

at Old Trafford

Manchester United have won 12 of their last 20 at Old Trafford.

0.4

goals a game

Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) is averaging 0.4 goals a game in 2026-27.

0.4

goals a game

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) is averaging 0.4 goals a game in 2026-27.

0.3

goals a game

Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United) is averaging 0.3 goals a game in 2026-27.

Head to head

84Manchester United

41Draws

47Newcastle United

172 meetings since 1895 · average score Manchester United 1.9, Newcastle United 1.4

5 Mar 26Newcastle United2–1St. James' Park

27 Dec 25Manchester United1–0Old Trafford

14 Apr 25Newcastle United4–1St. James' Park

31 Dec 24Newcastle United2–0Old Trafford

16 May 24Manchester United3–2Old Trafford

3 Dec 23Newcastle United1–0St. James' Park

Last line-ups

Official team lists aren't out yet — they usually land a day or two before the game. These are each side's line-ups from their last game (Manchester United v Chelsea, Sat, 31 Oct · Newcastle United v Everton, Tue, 3 Nov).

Manchester United v Newcastle United: what the numbers say

Manchester United meet Newcastle United at Old Trafford, Friday 7:00am (Premier League). Nothing between them: Manchester United 84, Newcastle United 47, 41 drawn from 172 meetings.

The big picture

Manchester United come in 18th on the ladder with 8 points; Newcastle United are 12th on 12. Newcastle United are the side higher up the table.

Manchester United are 1–4–4 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 1.1 goals for and 1.7 against.

Newcastle United are 3–4–2 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 1.7 against.

Form

Manchester United have won one of their last five and most recently beat AS Roma 3–2.

Newcastle United have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Everton 0–1.

Head to head

These sides have met 172 times on our records since 1895: Manchester United 84, Newcastle United 47, 41 drawn.

Last time out (2025-26), Newcastle United won 2–1 at St. James' Park.

Biggest margin between these two: Manchester United by 6 goals in 2007-08 (6–0).

Players to watch

For Manchester United, watch Bryan Mbeumo (0.4 goals a game in 2026-27) and Bruno Fernandes (0.4 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

For Newcastle United, watch Joe Willock (0.2 goals a game in 2026-27) and Harvey Barnes (0.2 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).

At Old Trafford

Manchester United have won 12 of their last 20 at Old Trafford.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Newcastle United have the edge.

Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.

Manchester United v Newcastle United: what the numbers say

Manchester United meet Newcastle United at Old Trafford, Friday 7:00am (Premier League). Nothing between them: Manchester United 84, Newcastle United 47, 41 drawn from 172 meetings.