Manchester United Data
League Division One · Matchday 06

Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur

3–1
Wednesday 28th August 1968 · Old Trafford · Att: 62,649

Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur 3–1 at Old Trafford on Wednesday 28th August 1968 in the League Division One. John Fitzpatrick (14', 48') scored for United.

Timeline

Running score
  1. Kick Off
  2. 14' John Fitzpatrick 1–0
  3. Half Time
  4. 48' John Fitzpatrick 2–0
  5. 58' Jimmy Greaves 2–1
  6. 65' Phil Beal OG 3–1
  7. Full Time 3–1

Match Facts

Starting XI

Managers

MUFC
Matt Busby
Manchester United
OPP
Bill Nicholson
Tottenham Hotspur

United vs Tottenham Hotspur History

Meeting 78 of 207
207
Played
96
Won
53
Drawn
58
Lost
326
Goals For
274
Goals Against
All-time record, from the first meeting on Saturday 28th January 1899. After this match United had played Tottenham Hotspur 78 times: 31W 21D 26L.
All-timePWDLFAWin%
Home 103671719 19510765.0
Away 100283537 12816228.0
Neutral 4112 3525.0
All 207 meetings with Tottenham Hotspur →

Match results, lineups and goalscorers compiled from mufcinfo.com; advanced match statistics (xG, shots, possession) via FBref and FotMob where available. Last updated 29 September 2026. How we compile this data →