Manchester City v Manchester United Tickets

Manchester City v Manchester United Hospitality Tickets

The Manchester derby is consistently the single hardest hospitality booking of City's home calendar. Demand comes from all sides: corporate hosts wanting a guaranteed occasion, City season-ticket holders treating themselves to something different, and United fans hoping to experience the fixture without a ticket in the away end. Seat Loader's packages for this fixture span multiple lounges and tiers, with the exact inclusions confirmed when you book.

Manchester City v Manchester United History

Head to Head Record

Manchester City Wins: 63

Manchester United Wins: 81

Draws: 54

The derby dates back to October 1891, Newton Heath (United's forerunners) beating Ardwick (City's) 5-1 in the FA Cup. For most of the 20th century and the early Premier League years, this was a lopsided rivalry in United's favour, City spending long stretches outside the top flight while United won league after league under Ferguson. That balance shifted permanently after City's 2008 takeover, and nowhere more publicly than in Carlos Tevez's move across the city a year later, the "Welcome to Manchester" billboard prompting Ferguson's now-famous dismissal of City as "the noisy neighbours."

City answered that line on the pitch. Mario Balotelli's "Why Always Me?" shirt, revealed after scoring in a 6-1 win at Old Trafford in October 2011, became one of the enduring images of the rivalry's new era. Six months later, Sergio Aguero's stoppage-time winner against QPR clinched City's first Premier League title with United already believing they'd won it, City's rise completing itself at United's expense in the cruellest possible way.

Recent meetings have swung back and forth rather than settling into a pattern. United beat City in the 2024 FA Cup final, City won the Community Shield rematch on penalties that August, City won 3-0 at the Etihad in September 2025, and United won the most recent derby 2-0 at Old Trafford in January 2026, days into Michael Carrick's time in interim charge.

Why Book Manchester City v Manchester United Tickets With Seat Loader?

The Manchester derby is one of the hardest tickets in English football to get through official channels, with general sale typically gone within minutes and largely reserved for season ticket holders and members first. Seat Loader offers a way around that, putting a ticket within reach without needing that history with either club. Bookings are processed through a secure checkout with support available around the clock, so there's somewhere to turn if a question comes up before matchday.

Manchester City v Manchester United Tickets FAQs

When and where is Manchester City v Manchester United being played?

Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Saturday 20 March 2027. Kick-off time is to be confirmed.

Who won the most recent Manchester derby?

Manchester United, 2-0 at Old Trafford in January 2026, just days into Michael Carrick's time as interim manager.

What's the biggest scoreline in Manchester derby history?

Both clubs have won 5-0 or better away from home: City won 6-1 at Old Trafford in both 1926 and 2011, and 5-0 there in 1955, while United's biggest win came by the same 5-0 scoreline at Old Trafford in 1994.

How has City fared against United since Michael Carrick took charge?

United have won the one derby played under Carrick so far, 2-0 at Old Trafford in January 2026, just days after his appointment as interim manager.

Do I need a Manchester City membership to buy through Seat Loader?

No. Seat Loader operates outside official club schemes, so a ticket doesn't depend on prior membership.