The record
| Statistic | LIV | Draws | MUN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 13 | 10 | 19 |
| Goals scored | 69 | — | 53 |
| Biggest win | 3-0 (2016) | — | 3-0 (2021) |
Last six meetings
The story of the fixture
Liverpool and Manchester United have met 42 times in the records we hold. Liverpool have won 13 (31%), Manchester United have won 19 (45%) and 10 finished level. Across those matches Liverpool have scored 69 and conceded 53, an average of 2.90 goals per meeting.
The last six meetings tell a different story from the all-time record: 2 wins for Liverpool, 3 draws and 1 for Manchester United, with 24 goals in total. The heaviest win in the series is Liverpool 3-0 in 2016; Manchester United's best is 3-0 in 2021.
Manchester United hold the overall edge, and the margin of 6 wins is large enough to survive a bad run. That advantage has usually been built at home, where the crowd and the pitch shape how both teams set up.
Common questions
How many times have Liverpool and Manchester United played each other?
42 recorded meetings, with 13 wins for Liverpool, 19 for Manchester United and 10 draws.
Who has the better head to head record, Liverpool or Manchester United?
Manchester United, with 19 wins from 42 meetings.