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Manchester United v Sunderland – Premier League 2025/26

Manchester United and Sunderland resume a long-running Premier League fixture that has been on pause since 2017. Sunderland have rarely taken points from Old Trafford, and United’s control of this fixture has been clear both in results and performances.

This fixture dates back to 1893 and stands as one of the most played in English football history. Despite its frequency, it has rarely been evenly contested in the Premier League era. Manchester United’s dominance at Old Trafford has been a consistent theme, with Sunderland managing only a handful of draws and no league wins there since 1968. The return of this fixture in 2025/26 will be an exciting occasion for both sets of fans as two of English football's widely supported sides come head-to-head.

With Ruben Amorim now in charge at United and Michael Beale managing Sunderland, this fixture offers both a useful early measure of progress. United will see it as a must-win game at home, as they look to improve on last season's disappointment. Meanwhile, Sunderland will be looking to surprise the Red Devils on their Old Trafford return.

Manchester United v Sunderland: Previous Old Trafford Meetings

Manchester United 3–0 Sunderland (26 September 2015) - United put in a confident display to move top of the Premier League. Memphis Depay scored just before half-time, ending a long goal drought, before Wayne Rooney doubled the lead early in the second half with his first league goal of the season. Juan Mata added a third in the closing stages. Sunderland offered little going forward and sat deep throughout, rarely threatening David De Gea’s goal.

Manchester United 2–0 Sunderland (26 December 2010) - United secured a dominant Boxing Day win with both goals coming from Dimitar Berbatov. The Bulgarian striker opened the scoring with a powerful header and added a second with a composed finish after the break. Sunderland struggled to deal with United’s movement in the final third and created few chances of their own. The result helped keep United at the top of the table during a title-winning campaign.

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With Sunderland returning to Old Trafford for the first time in several years, this fixture revives one of English football’s most frequently played matchups. Manchester United’s strong record in this fixture means expectation will be high among home supporters, and they will anticipate that the Red Devils will be able to secure all 3 points. Hospitality packages offer a direct and reliable way to attend matchday at Old Trafford, including premium seats, access to exclusive lounges, and food and drink throughout the day.