Manchester United v Bournemouth
Premier League
Fixture Date – Saturday 13 December 2025
Kick-off – 3pm
Old Trafford, Manchester

 

📜 Early Encounters & Cup History

• First meeting: 8 January 1949, FA Cup third round at Old Trafford – United won emphatically 6–0, the fixture’s heaviest scoreline for either side to date.

• Bournemouth’s first win over United: 2 March 1957, FA Cup at Dean Court – Bournemouth recorded a famous 2–1 victory against the reigning cup holders.

• 1980s League and FA Cup ties: The sides met several times in the League Cup (1982) and FA Cup (1984–1989), with United generally dominant but Bournemouth nicking draws and a win, illustrating a sporadic but spirited rivalry in cup football.

⚽ Premier League Rivalry (Since 2015)

After Bournemouth’s promotion in 2015, the fixture became a regular top-flight contest:

Data for Premier League meetings only, updated as of 4 August 2025

Notable Premier League Results

• Bournemouth’s biggest PL win:
  – 0–3 at Old Trafford, 9 December 2023 – the Cherries became one of the few sides to beat United by a three-goal margin in league play.

• United’s biggest PL win:
  – 5–2 at Old Trafford, 4 July 2020 – one of United’s highest-scoring wins in recent seasons.

• Dramatic draw:
  – 2–2, Dean Court, 13 April 2024 – a late comeback from Bournemouth secured a share of the points

🏆 All-Competitions Record

Broadly, across FA Cup, League Cup and Premier League ties (excluding friendlies), the sides have met 21 times:

• Manchester United wins: 14

• Draws: 3

• Bournemouth wins: 4

(Note: counts may vary by source depending on inclusion of minor cup ties).

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Whether it’s the giant-killing cup shocks of the 1950s and 1980s or their ongoing Premier League battles since 2015, Manchester United vs Bournemouth has produced memorable scorelines, rare upsets and a steadily competitive edge

Managers Head to Head

• Overall (all meetings under these managers):
  – Matches played: 2
  – Amorim wins: 1
  – Iraola wins: 0
  – Draws: 1
  – Goals scored: United 5–2 Bournemouth

So far, Amorim holds the edge with one victory (in a preseason friendly) and they remain level in competitive fixtures with that 1–1 draw back in April

📅 Match Details

• Fixture: Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

• Date & Time: Saturday, 13 December 2025 at 15:00 (3 pm)

• Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

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🔘 Current Season Form & Context

• This marks Gameweek 16 in the 2025/26 Premier League season. Both teams are yet to play prior games in this fixture list

• Recent Premier League results:

  • Bournemouth stunned United 3–0 at Old Trafford in both the 2023 and 2024 seasons, extending United’s winless run in this fixture

  • Bournemouth nicked a 1–1 draw earlier this year at Vitality Stadium after United equalised with a stoppage‑time goal by Rasmus Højlund

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⚙️ Recent Friendly Meeting

• In a Premier League Summer Series friendly held in Chicago on 31 July 2025, Manchester United beat Bournemouth 4–1. While non‑competitive, it showcased United’s attacking sharpness entering the new season

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📊 Head-to‑Head Recap (Premier League Era)

Last seasons’ Old Trafford encounters:

• 22 December 2024: United 0–3 Bournemouth — a second straight Old Trafford loss to Bournemouth in the league, underlining United’s recent struggles at home against the Cherries.

• 9 December 2023: United 0–3 Bournemouth — Bournemouth’s first ever PL win at Old Trafford added shock factor

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🧠 Tactical Outlook

• Manchester United are under the management of Rúben Amorim, appointed in November 2024. His tenure has seen rejuvenation but also turbulence, including a low 15th‑place Premier League finish in 2024‑25.

• Andoni Iraola continues to shape Bournemouth’s identity with his combative, possession‑based style since joining in mid‑2023. He famously guided Bournemouth to a 2–1 win over Manchester City in November 2024, ending City’s 32‑game unbeaten run

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🔮 What to Watch On 13 December:

• Form vs fixture history: Can United reverse back-to-back home defeats? Bournemouth have proven to be a thorn.

• Deadly transitions: Iraola’s side excelled on quick breaks in past matches; United’s defensive discipline will be key.

• Individual match‑ups: Look out for Justin Kluivert’s attacking threat for Bournemouth (voted EA Sports Player of the Month in AR Jan 2025) and United’s young strikes being spearheaded by Højlund

 

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