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30th Jul, 2025 | Vitality Stadium

Manchester United vs Bournemouth Head to Head: Stats, Rivalry History, Form Guide, Biggest Wins

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H2H Overall Match Stats

Manchester United
16Total Matches
AFC Bournemouth
56%9 Wins
19%3 Draws
25%4 Wins

It is Manchester United vs Bournemouth once again as the two clubs are set to assert their dominance over the other with a convincing win. Both teams have met each other quite a few times now in different competitions, with United treating the game as a small but significant matchup. Over the years, United have been the ones who managed to clean sweep the Cherries almost every time they faced them, but the tide has changed its course recently.

Bournemouth are no longer minnows, as they consistently push their boundaries and challenge the big guns of the Premier League, often clinching a fascinating win out of the blue. Manchester United brings their composed, fluid form of gameplay to this fixture, while Bournemouth have the biggest weapon a team could have, which is unpredictability.

The Cherries have a system that is based on aggressive pressing, winning the ball high up the pitch, while United have always focused on direct attacking football. When these two footballing philosophies clash, it is sure to set the stage on fire. Ahead of the next game between the two teams, Sportsdunia takes you on a tour of how the teams have fared so far in their rivalry history.

Manchester United vs Bournemouth Head to Head: Overall Record Between Both Teams

Coming to the overall record in the Manchester United vs Bournemouth head to head matches, Man United lead the way with 14 wins out of 24 games played, while Bournemouth have managed to win just 5 across all competitions. In the Premier League, a total of 16 matches have been played between the two, with the Red Devils winning 9 of them. Bournemouth aren't too far behind with four wins, and might catch up soon if they keep on delivering powerful performances. Here's a table for the overall record in the Bournemouth vs Manchester United head to head matches.

Stats
Manchester United
AFC Bournemouth
Total Matches
16
16
Wins
9
4
Losses
4
9
Draws
3
3
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Man United vs Bournemouth: Rivalry History Between Both Clubs Explained

The two teams do not share a traditional rivalry, but have had quite intense matchups over the years. Bournemouth have proved to be a force to be reckoned with in current times, as they have given clubs like Man United a lot of headaches in the head to head matches.

Although the two clubs share a cordial relationship, the players never miss a chance to die for the badge on the pitch, no matter the competition. The first of the many Man United vs Bournemouth head to head matches happened in 1949, where the latter one conceded a total of six goals in a rather embarrassing way. This is how the Man United vs Bournemouth rivalry actually started.

Man United vs Bournemouth: Iconic Matches Over the Years

There have been a lot of iconic Manchester United vs Bournemouth head to head matches over the years, but there are a few that really stand out in the context of the rivalry. Bournemouth's last two league wins over Man United are surely the highlight of their entire career. In both matches, they scored three goals to hand the Red Devils one of their most disappointing defeats of the season.

Another iconic Manchester United to Bournemouth head to head matches is the 1-0 win at the Vitality Stadium in 2015, as Bournemouth recorded their fourth win of the league after defeating Chelsea in the previous game, that too away from home. Here's a table for the five most iconic matches in the Man United vs Bournemouth rivalry.

RankDateWinning TeamScorelineLosing Team
18th January, 1949Man United (then Newton Heath)6-0Bournemouth (then Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic F.C.)
222nd December, 2024Bournemouth0-3Man United
39th December, 2023Bournemouth0-3Man United
44th July, 2020Man United5-2Bournemouth
530th December, 2018Man United4-1Bournemouth
Man United vs Bournemouth Iconic Matches

Man United Vs Bournemouth Stats: All-Time H2H Stats of the Matchup Over the Years

Now we will cover the A.F.C. Bournemouth vs Manchester United F.C. stats across all competitions. Manchester United stats are superior to Bournemouth stats, but the latter can catch up easily if they remain a bit consistent in the next few years. A total of 24 matches have been played between the two sides since 1949, with Manchester United scoring 46 times while Bournemouth have found the back of the net 25 times.

Bournemouth are now a rising force in the English Premier League, and they will look to close the gap on one of England's most successful clubs. They have managed to keep a clean sheet just three times as of now, with two of them coming in the last two games in the Premier League. Here's a table for the all-time A.F.C. Bournemouth vs Manchester United F.C. stats.

Stats
Manchester United
AFC Bournemouth
Goals Scored
25
16
Goals Conceded
16
25
Points Per Game
1.88
0.94
Clean Sheets
4
3
Yellow Cards
22
36
Red Cards
1
2

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Man United Vs Bournemouth Head to Head: All Time Top Scorers

A lot of players have registered their names on the scoresheet in the Man United vs Bournemouth rivalry, but the one player who truly stands out is Marcus Rashford. The English forward holds the record for most goals scored in the Man United vs Bournemouth head to head matches (5), followed by Joshua King of Bournemouth (4).

Romelu Lukaku and Bruno Fernandes are tied on three goals each. The list is mostly dominated by United players, which is a testament to their dominance in the head to head Bournemouth vs Manchester United matches. Below is a list of the top scorers in this fixture.

Rank
Player
Goals Scored
1
Marcus Rashford
5
2
Joshua King
4
3
Romelu Lukaku 
3
4
Bruno Fernandes 
3
5
Junior Stanislas
2
6
Wayne Mark Rooney
2
7
Anthony Martial
2
8
Paul Pogba
2
9
Dominic Solanke 
2
10
Justin Kluivert 
2

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Man United Vs Bournemouth: Trophies: Who has Won the Most Trophies?

In the comparison of Man United vs Bournemouth trophies, there is a clear winner in front of us. Man United lead the way with 70 titles to their name, while Bournemouth have managed to win just three trophies in their entire history. Take a look at the table below, which will give you a clear idea about the trophy count of both teams.

CompetitionMan UnitedBournemouth
English Premier League200
UEFA Champions League20
English 2nd Division21
English 3rd Division01
Football League Trophy01
European Champion Club's Cup10
UEFA Super Cup10
UEFA Europa League10
Cup Winners Cup10
FIFA Club World Cup10
FA Cup130
Carabao Cup60
Community Shield210
Intercontinental Cup10
Man United vs Bournemouth Trophies

Man United Vs Bournemouth H2H: Biggest Wins

Have a look at the biggest wins in the Manchester United vs Bournemouth head to head matches. The biggest win in this fixture remains the 6-0 win of Manchester United (then Newton Heath) in the Third Round of the FA Cup in the 1948/49 season, which also happens to he the first game in the Man United vs Bournemouth head to head matches. Man United boasts of most of the biggest wins in this fixture, as Bournemouth have rarely scored more than two goals in the Man United vs Bournemouth rivalry.

However, in recent times, Bournemouth lead in the record of the biggest wins in the Bournemouth vs Manchester United head to head matches, as they won both of the last two matches against the Red Devils by a margin of 3-0. Here's a table for the biggest wins in the Manchester United vs Bournemouth h2h games.

Date
League
Winning Team
Score Line
Home Team
22nd Dec, 2024
AFC Bournemouth
0-3
Manchester United
9th Dec, 2023
AFC Bournemouth
0-3
Manchester United
3rd Jan, 2023
Manchester United
3-0
Manchester United
4th Jul, 2020
Manchester United
5-2
Manchester United
30th Dec, 2018
Manchester United
4-1
Manchester United

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was the first match between Man United and Bournemouth played?

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The first match between Man United and Bournemouth was played in the FA Cup Third Round in the 1948/49 season.

Who has more wins in Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth rivalry?

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Manchester United has more wins in this rivalry. Manchester United has won 9 matches, while AFC Bournemouth has won 4 matches.

What is the overall head-to-head record between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth?

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The overall head-to-head record between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth is: Manchester United 9 wins, AFC Bournemouth 4 wins, and 3 draws. In total, they have played 16 matches against each other.

Who is more successful between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth?

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Manchester United has been more successful in this rivalry with a 56.3% win rate compared to 25.0% for AFC Bournemouth.

What is Manchester United's biggest win over AFC Bournemouth?

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Manchester United's biggest win over AFC Bournemouth was 3-0 in 2023.

What is AFC Bournemouth's biggest win over Manchester United?

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AFC Bournemouth's biggest win over Manchester United was 0-3 in 2024.

Who holds the record of the most goals scored in Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth?
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Marcus Rashford is the top scorer in Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth matches with 5 goals in 5 fixtures.

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