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Man Utd vs. Burnley: Head-to-head record and past meetings

Under-fire head coach Ruben Amorim is tasked with lifting his Manchester United side out of the doldrums and steering the club to victory in Saturday’s Premier League clash against newly-promoted Burnley at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils hit new lows on Wednesday night when they crashed out of the EFL Cup second round at the hands of League Two outfit Grimsby Town, losing 12-11 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in normal time.

Man United have also failed to win either of their opening two Premier League games this term, while Burnley travel to Old Trafford after claiming back-to-back victories, with a 2-0 top-flight win over Sunderland followed by a 2-1 success against Derby County in the EFL Cup.

Ahead of this weekend’s contest, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two sides.

Manchester United's Antony in action with Burnley's Josh Cullen on April 27, 2024

Head-to-head record

Previous meetings: 137

Manchester United wins: 65

Draws: 25

Burnley wins: 45

Manchester United and Burnley have faced each other a total of 137 times across all competitions, with the Red Devils leading the overall head-to-head record having posted 65 wins to the Clarets’ 45, while 25 draws have been played out between the two clubs.

September 1892 was the very first time these two clubs butted heads, with Man United - known back then as Newton Heath - sharing the spoils with Burnley in a 1-1 draw in the old Division One.

Both Man United and Burnley had their fair share of successes during their regular battles in Divisions One and Two over the years. The Clarets enjoyed a memorable run of nine straight top-tier wins between 1914 and 1921. However, Man United celebrated 47 league wins overall to Burnley’s 39 up until the mid-1970s.

Man United and Burnley have faced off 15 times in total in the domestic cup competitions. The Clarets have won three and drawn one of their six FA Cup ties with the Red Devils, including a thumping 7-1 home win in a replay back in 1901 that represents the biggest winning margin between these two club. However, Burnley have failed to win any of their previous nine meetings with Man United in the EFL Cup.

In the Premier League era (since 1992-93), Man United and Burnley have played against each other 18 times in the top flight and the Red Devils have dominated this fixture with 10 victories to the Clarets’ two.

Burnley won their first ever Premier League game against Man United, with Robbie Blake’s stunning volley securing a memorable 1-0 win at Turf Moor in August 2009. Their only other PL win over the Red Devils was at Old Trafford (2-0) in January 2020.

Man United have kept a clean sheet in seven of their 10 Premier League victories over Burnley and they beat the Clarets in their last visit to Turf Moor in September 2023 when Bruno Fernandes scored a brilliant volley that was voted Goal of the Month to seal a 1-0 win. The Clarets got their revenge seven months later, though, when Zeki Amdouni converted an 87th-minute penalty to rescue a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.

Previous meetings

Apr 27, 2024: Manchester United 1-1 Burnley (Premier League)

Sep 23, 2023: Burnley 0-1 Manchester United (Premier League)

Dec 21, 2022: Manchester United 2-0 Burnley (EFL Cup)

Feb 08, 2022: Burnley 1-1 Manchester United (Premier League)

Dec 30, 2021: Manchester United 3-1 Burnley (Premier League)

Apr 18, 2021: Manchester United 3-1 Burnley (Premier League)

Jan 12, 2021: Burnley 0-1 Manchester United (Premier League)

Jan 22, 2020: Manchester United 0-2 Burnley (Premier League)

Dec 28, 2019: Burnley 0-2 Manchester United (Premier League)

Jan 29, 2019: Manchester United 2-2 Burnley (Premier League)

Sep 02, 2018: Burnley 0-2 Manchester United (Premier League)

Jan 20, 2018: Burnley 0-1 Manchester United (Premier League)

Dec 26, 2017: Manchester United 2-2 Burnley (Premier League)

Apr 23, 2017: Burnley 0-2 Manchester United (Premier League)

Oct 29, 2016: Manchester United 0-0 Burnley (Premier League)

Feb 11, 2015: Manchester United 3-1 Burnley (Premier League)

Aug 30, 2014: Burnley 0-0 Manchester United (Premier League)

Jan 16, 2010: Manchester United 3-0 Burnley (Premier League)

Aug 19, 2009: Burnley 1-0 Manchester United (Premier League)

Last 10 Premier League meetings