Manchester United will kick off their 2026-27 Premier League season with an away match against newly-promoted Hull City. The Red Devils finished last season strongly under Michael Carrick and aim to sustain that momentum when they face the Championship play-off winners in the 12:30 PM kick-off on Saturday, August 22.
United secured third place last term, trailing only Arsenal and Manchester City. However, their impressive post-Christmas form was viewed by some as benefiting from a lighter fixture schedule and a new manager bounce. The team has lost their opening league match in two of the last four seasons, falling to Brighton in 2022 and Arsenal last year. A fast start is crucial to build on last season's momentum, and facing Hull and Ipswich in the first two games may be advantageous.
Bolstered by new signings—the club is expected to be active in the transfer market to provide Carrick with the necessary depth for multiple competitions—United have expressed ambitions to challenge for the league title, not just Champions League qualification. Consequently, clashes with Arsenal, Manchester City, and potentially Liverpool will be pivotal, especially after United defeated all three last season.
Key Fixtures
The first Manchester Derby of the campaign takes place at Old Trafford on September 12, just four games in. A trip to Elland Road to face Leeds is scheduled for October 17, and the visit to Anfield to play Liverpool is on November 21.
Full Fixture List
- 22/08/2026 - 12:30 - Hull City v Manchester United
- 29/08/2026 - 15:00 - Manchester United v Ipswich Town
- 05/09/2026 - 15:00 - Everton v Manchester United
- 12/09/2026 - 15:00 - Manchester United v Manchester City
- 19/09/2026 - 15:00 - Fulham v Manchester United
- 10/10/2026 - 15:00 - Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur
- 17/10/2026 - 15:00 - Leeds United v Manchester United
- 24/10/2026 - 15:00 - Manchester United v Bournemouth
- 31/10/2026 - 15:00 - Chelsea v Manchester United
- 07/11/2026 - 15:00 - Manchester United v Aston Villa
- 21/11/2026 - 15:00 - Liverpool v Manchester United
- 28/11/2026 - 15:00 - Manchester United v Brentford
- 02/12/2026 - 20:00 - Newcastle United v Manchester United
- 05/12/2026 - 15:00 - Manchester United v Coventry City
- 12/12/2026 - 15:00 - Crystal Palace v Manchester United
- 19/12/2026 - 15:00 - Arsenal v Manchester United
- 26/12/2026 - 15:00 - Manchester United v Nottingham Forest
- 30/12/2026 - 20:00 - Manchester United v Sunderland
- 02/01/2027 - 15:00 - Brighton and Hove Albion v Manchester United
- 06/01/2027 - 20:00 - Manchester United v Newcastle United
- 16/01/2027 - 15:00 - Aston Villa v Manchester United
- 23/01/2027 - 15:00 - Manchester United v Liverpool
- 30/01/2027 - 15:00 - Brentford v Manchester United
- 06/02/2027 - 15:00 - Manchester United v Chelsea
- 10/02/2027 - 20:00 - Manchester United v Brighton and Hove Albion
- 20/02/2027 - 15:00 - Nottingham Forest v Manchester United
- 27/02/2027 - 15:00 - Manchester United v Arsenal
- 03/03/2027 - 20:00 - Sunderland v Manchester United
- 13/03/2027 - 15:00 - Manchester United v Everton
- 20/03/2027 - 15:00 - Manchester City v Manchester United
- 10/04/2027 - 15:00 - Manchester United v Hull City
- 17/04/2027 - 15:00 - Ipswich Town v Manchester United
- 24/04/2027 - 15:00 - Manchester United v Crystal Palace
- 01/05/2027 - 15:00 - Coventry City v Manchester United
- 08/05/2027 - 15:00 - Bournemouth v Manchester United
- 15/05/2027 - 15:00 - Manchester United v Leeds United
- 23/05/2027 - 15:00 - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United
- 30/05/2027 - 16:00 - Manchester United v Fulham
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