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 3rd in the standings with 55 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 15 points. They've earned 33 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Fulham, sitting 9th with 44 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Manchester Utd and Fulham have favored Manchester Utd, with Manchester Utd claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-2). This fixture has generally favored Manchester Utd in recent years.

In their previous league match against Bournemouth, Manchester Utd recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Lammens, Shaw, Maguire, Yoro, Dalot, Mainoo, Casemiro, Cunha, Fernandes, Diallo, Mbeumo. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Fulham's last outing came against Burnley, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Leno, Robinson, Bassey, Andersen, Castagne, Iwobi, Berge, Bobb, King, Wilson, Muniz. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

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 3.1 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Fulham's games average 2.7 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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