List of Manchester United F.C. records and statistics

Club Records and Statistics

Manchester United Football Club, commonly referred to as Manchester United or simply United, is one of the most successful and storied football clubs in the world. This article provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the club's records and statistics, encompassing various aspects of its history, achievements, and notable performances.

Old Trafford stadium, home of Manchester United F.C.

Historical Overview

Manchester United was founded as Newton Heath LYR F.C. in 1878 and changed its name to Manchester United in 1902. The club has since established itself as a dominant force in English and European football, with a rich history of success and numerous records to its name.

Domestic Competitions

League Records

Manchester United has a storied history in the top tier of English football, primarily the English Premier League (EPL) and its predecessor, the First Division.

**Most League Titles:** Manchester United holds the record for the most league titles in English football, with 20 titles to their name.
**Longest Unbeaten Run:** The club's longest unbeaten run in the league stands at 29 matches, achieved during the 1998-1999 season.
**Most Points in a Season:** In the 1999-2000 season, Manchester United accumulated 91 points, a club record for a 38-game season.
**Biggest Victory:** The club's largest margin of victory in a league match is 9-0, achieved against Ipswich Town on March 4, 1995.

FA Cup Records

The FA Cup is one of the oldest and most prestigious domestic cup competitions in the world, and Manchester United has a rich history in the tournament.

**Most FA Cup Wins:** Manchester United has won the FA Cup 12 times, making them one of the most successful clubs in the competition's history.
**Most Appearances in FA Cup Finals:** The club has appeared in 20 FA Cup finals, a record they share with Arsenal.
**Biggest FA Cup Win:** United's largest victory in the FA Cup came in a 10-0 win against Anderlecht in the 1956-1957 season.

European Competitions

Manchester United has also enjoyed significant success in European competitions, particularly in the UEFA Champions League.

**Most European Cup/Champions League Wins:** The club has won the European Cup/Champions League three times (1968, 1999, 2008).
**Most Goals in a European Match:** United's highest goal tally in a European match is 10, achieved in a 10-0 win against Anderlecht in 1956.
**Longest Unbeaten Run in Europe:** The club's longest unbeaten run in European competitions is 25 matches, achieved between 2007 and 2009.

Individual Records

Player Records

Manchester United has been home to some of the greatest footballers in history, many of whom have set remarkable individual records.

**Most Appearances:** Ryan Giggs holds the record for the most appearances for Manchester United, with 963 appearances between 1990 and 2014.
**Most Goals:** Wayne Rooney is the club's all-time leading goal scorer, with 253 goals scored between 2004 and 2017.
**Most Goals in a Season:** Denis Law holds the record for the most goals in a single season, with 46 goals in the 1963-1964 season.
**Youngest Goalscorer:** The youngest player to score for Manchester United is Norman Whiteside, who scored at the age of 17 years and 8 months in 1982.

Managerial Records

The club's managers have also made significant contributions to its success, with several notable records.

**Longest-Serving Manager:** Sir Alex Ferguson is the longest-serving manager in Manchester United's history, having managed the club from 1986 to 2013.
**Most Trophies Won:** Sir Alex Ferguson also holds the record for the most trophies won by a Manchester United manager, with 38 trophies, including 13 Premier League titles and 2 Champions League titles.
**Highest Win Percentage:** José Mourinho holds the record for the highest win percentage among Manchester United managers, with a win rate of 58.33% during his tenure from 2016 to 2018.

Club Milestones

Firsts

**First League Title:** Manchester United won their first league title in the 1907-1908 season.
**First FA Cup Win:** The club's first FA Cup victory came in 1909.
**First European Cup Win:** Manchester United became the first English club to win the European Cup in 1968.

Significant Matches

**First Match at Old Trafford:** Manchester United played their first match at Old Trafford on February 19, 1910, against Liverpool.
**First Premier League Match:** United's first match in the Premier League era was a 2-1 defeat to Sheffield United on August 15, 1992.
**First Champions League Match:** The club's first match in the modern Champions League format was a 2-2 draw against Barcelona on September 16, 1998.

Team Performance Records

Consecutive Wins and Unbeaten Runs

**Most Consecutive Wins:** The club's record for most consecutive wins in all competitions is 14, achieved during the 1904-1905 season.
**Longest Unbeaten Run in All Competitions:** Manchester United's longest unbeaten run in all competitions is 45 matches, achieved between December 1998 and October 1999.

Goal Scoring Records

**Most Goals in a Season:** The club's highest goal tally in a single season is 128 goals, achieved in the 1956-1957 season.
**Fewest Goals Conceded in a Season:** The fewest goals conceded by Manchester United in a single league season is 22, achieved in the 2007-2008 season.

Attendance Records

Manchester United has consistently drawn large crowds to their matches, both at home and away.

**Highest Attendance at Old Trafford:** The highest attendance for a Manchester United match at Old Trafford is 76,962, achieved in a match against Blackburn Rovers on March 31, 2007.
**Highest Attendance for an Away Match:** The highest attendance for a Manchester United away match is 135,000, achieved in a European Cup match against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on April 11, 1957.

Financial Records

Manchester United is also one of the wealthiest football clubs in the world, with significant financial achievements.

**Highest Transfer Fee Paid:** The highest transfer fee paid by Manchester United is £89 million, for the signing of Paul Pogba from Juventus in 2016.
**Highest Transfer Fee Received:** The highest transfer fee received by Manchester United is £80 million, for the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid in 2009.
**Highest Revenue:** The club's highest annual revenue was €676.3 million, achieved in the 2016-2017 season.

International Records

Manchester United's influence extends beyond domestic and European competitions, with notable achievements on the international stage.

**FIFA Club World Cup Wins:** The club has won the FIFA Club World Cup once, in 2008.
**Intercontinental Cup Wins:** Manchester United won the Intercontinental Cup in 1999.
**Most International Caps by a Player:** Ryan Giggs holds the record for the most international caps by a Manchester United player, with 64 appearances for Wales.