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Manchester United vs Newcastle United: Boxing Day Records Compared

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Manchester United will host Newcastle United at Old Trafford in the only Premier League fixture on Boxing Day this year. 

Football on Boxing Day has been one of the longest-standing traditions in England, marking the beginning of the fixture-packed festive period.

However, with coaches constantly raising concerns over fixture congestion, the FA has decided to significantly reduce Premier League action this year.

There was no English football on Christmas, and only one game will be played on Boxing Day for the first time in history. So, understandably, fans desperately want the two teams to do justice to the proud English tradition.

Manchester United vs Newcastle United – Boxing Day Records

Manchester United Boxing Day Record

Manchester United have not won a Premier League title since Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013. They have had their fair share of managers, but have yet to find the winning combination.

However, on Boxing Day, the Red Devils have generally managed to keep their fans happy, maintaining a strong record in the post-Ferguson era.

Since the legendary manager’s departure, they have been involved in 10 Boxing Day matches, winning six and drawing and losing two each.

In the Premier League era, they have been in Boxing Day action a total of 29 times. They have won 22 games, drawn three, and lost only on four occasions.

In their previous Boxing Day outing, the Mancunians lost 2-0 at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Overall, the Red Devils have won 51 games on Boxing Day, including the league fixtures in the pre-Premier League era.

Man United Last 10 Boxing Day Fixtures

  • Man United 0-2 Wolves – 26/12/2024 (L)
  • Man United 3-2 Aston Villa – 26/12/2023 (W)
  • Leicester 2-2 Man United – 26/12/2020 (D)
  • Man United 4-1 Newcastle – 26/12/2019 (W)
  • Man United 3-1 Huddersfield – 26/12/2018 (W)
  • Man United 2-2 Burnley – 26/12/2017 (D)
  • Man United 3-1 Sunderland – 26/12/2016 (W)
  • Stoke 2-0 Man United – 26/12/2015 (L)
  • Man United 3-1 Newcastle – 26/12/2014 (W)
  • Hull City 2-3 Man United – 26/12/2013 (W)

Newcastle United Boxing Day Record

Newcastle United, meanwhile, sit on the other end of the spectrum. While Man United hold the record for most wins on Boxing Day, Newcastle have suffered the most defeats with 16.

In their last 10 Boxing Day fixtures, Newcastle United have won just three times and lost on seven occasions. However, unlike Manchester United, the Magpies did not drop three points in their previous Boxing Day outing.

They claimed a commanding 3-0 win over Aston Villa the last time out.

Man United and Newcastle have faced each other three times on Boxing Day since 2012. The Old Trafford unit won all three matches, beating Newcastle, 4-3 (2012), 3-1 (2014), and 4-1 (2019).

Newcastle Last 10 Boxing Day Fixtures

  • Newcastle 3-0 Aston Villa – 26/12/2024 (W)
  • Newcastle 1-3 Nottingham Forest – 26/12/2023 (L)
  • Leicester City 0-3 Newcastle – 26/12/2022 (W)
  • Man City 2-0 Newcastle – 26/12/2020 (L)
  • Man United 4-1 Newcastle – 26/12/2019 (L)
  • Liverpool 4-0 Newcastle – 26/12/2018 (L)
  • Newcastle 0-1 Everton – 26/12/2015 (L)
  • Man United 3-1 Newcastle – 26/12/2014 (L)
  • Newcastle 5-1 Stoke – 26/12/2013 (W)
  • Man United 4-3 Newcastle – 26/12/2012 (L)

Manchester United vs Newcastle United – Preview

Both Manchester United and Newcastle United are coming into the match on the back of disappointing results in the last two Gameweeks, dropping five points each.

The Red Devils played out a thrilling 4-4 draw with Bournemouth before losing 2-1 to Aston Villa on Sunday. The Magpies, meanwhile, lost 1-0 to Sunderland before drawing 2-2 with Chelsea.

Ruben Amorim’s side are in seventh place in the Premier League table with 26 points, while Eddie Howe’s Newcastle are 11th with 23. Both teams are eager to return to winning ways, and Boxing Day presents the perfect opportunity to make a statement.

Man United vs Newcastle United Head-to-Head

Manchester United have historically dominated this fixture, posting 92 wins in 181 previous meetings. Newcastle United have won 48 times, while 41 matches have ended all square.

In the Premier League alone, United have beaten the Toons 33 teams and lost on 11 occasions. Sixteen games ended in a draw.

Two of Manchester and Newcastle’s last seven Premier League meetings have finished all square.

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