Premier League· Season 2024
Match Summary
Manchester United defeated Fulham 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2024. Goals were scored by J. Zirkzee 87′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Manchester United had 55% possession while Fulham held 45%. Manchester United had 14 shots (5 on target) compared to 10 (2 on target) for Fulham. Expected goals: Manchester United 2.43 — Fulham 0.44. Manchester United made 5 substitutions, Fulham made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Manchester United and Fulham — 1 goal and 5 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Manchester United had 55% possession against Fulham's 45%. Manchester United registered 14 shots (5 on target) while Fulham managed 10 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 7–8. Fouls committed: 12–10.
Lineups
Manchester United lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under E. ten Hag, while Fulham deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Marco Silva.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Manchester United is 7.21, compared to 6.75 for Fulham. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Manchester United's highest-rated starter is M. Rashford (8.90), while Fulham's best-rated player is A. Iwobi (7.07).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Manchester United have contributed 28 goals and 33 assists this season, led by Casemiro (9G). Fulham's starters account for 13 goals and 6 assists, spearheaded by A. Iwobi (4G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Manchester United deploy 4 defenders rated 6.94 on average, against Fulham's 4-man backline averaging 6.82. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Manchester United field 5 midfielders averaging 7.35, versus Fulham's 5 rated 6.71. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Manchester United start 1 forward(s) averaging 7.63, compared to 1 for Fulham averaging 6.52. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 85% for Manchester United and 80% for Fulham. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Manchester United's starters have collected 32 yellow cards this season, compared to 32 for Fulham. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Manchester United's starting XI is 27.5 (youngest: K. Mainoo (20), oldest: Casemiro (33)), while Fulham average 28.2 (youngest: Rodrigo Muniz (24), oldest: B. Leno (33)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Manchester United's starters average 23 league appearances each, versus 23 for Fulham. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: E. ten Hag
Substitutes
Coach: Marco Silva
Rivalry since 2010
Manchester United vs Fulham Head to Head Results· 21
Manchester United and Fulham have met 21 times — Manchester United won 16, Fulham won 1, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Manchester United leads the head-to-head with 16 victories from 21 meetings. A combined 66 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.14 per match (47 for the home side, 19 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 14 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 14 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Manchester United are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2026.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Manchester United have recorded 5 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats. Fulham show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Match Prediction
Statistical tip
Double chance: Manchester United or draw
Injuries & Suspensions
Manchester United
- DoubtfulW. Fish
- DoubtfulR. Hojlund
- DoubtfulT. Malacia
- DoubtfulL. Shaw
- DoubtfulL. Yoro
- DoubtfulV. Lindelof
Fulham
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Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Head-to-Head Record
Manchester United dominatesHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
2.4
Average goals per game
50%
Games with 3+ goals
70%
Both teams scored
Market Summary
Margin: 4.3%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 1.60 | 4.20 | 5.00 |
| Max | 1.65 | 4.38 | 5.30 |
Market Consensus
Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 59.5% | 22.2% | 18.3% |
| Public market | 59.3% | 22.6% | 18.1% |
Manchester United vs Fulham — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result matched market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Manchester United
Away Record: Fulham
Data: football-data.co.uk
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 12 May 2026