Manchester Utd vs Fulham: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Manchester Utd prepare to host Fulham on February 1, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 under referee Brooks, this ENGLAND: Premier League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Manchester Utd, currently 4th in the standings with 45 points from 26 games, trail the leaders by 13 points. They've earned 27 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.

Fulham, sitting 12th with 34 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Manchester Utd and Fulham have favored Manchester Utd, with Manchester Utd claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-2). Over the past few seasons, Manchester Utd have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against West Ham, Manchester Utd recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-4-1-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Lammens, Shaw, Martinez, Maguire, Dalot, Casemiro, Mainoo, Cunha, Fernandes, Diallo, Mbeumo. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Fulham's last outing came against Manchester City, where they secured a 0-3 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Leno, Sessegnon, Bassey, Andersen, Tete, Iwobi, Berge, Chukwueze, Smith-Rowe, Wilson, Jimenez. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Manchester Utd are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, Fulham are likely to mirror that shape. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Manchester Utd's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Fulham's games average 3.1 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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