Manchester United vs Liverpool tickets

Manchester United host Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in English football's greatest rivalry. This North-West derby pits two of the most decorated clubs in English football history against each other, with Manchester United sitting third in the table while Liverpool battle for Champions League qualification in fifth. The match kicks off at 3:30pm BST in an unusual time slot implemented for additional security around this high-profile fixture.

Match Details

The match kicks off at 3:30pm BST on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Old Trafford. This is a departure from the usual Super Sunday scheduling, with the earlier kick-off time implemented as an additional security measure for this fixture — the same approach taken for Liverpool's trips to Old Trafford in 2024. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. With both sides harbouring European ambitions, the stakes could not be higher in this pivotal late-season encounter.

Old Trafford

Old Trafford, the Theatre of Dreams, has been Manchester United's home since 1910 and boasts a capacity of 74,310 — the largest club ground in the United Kingdom. The stadium has witnessed countless classic encounters between these two rivals, and the atmosphere for this fixture is always among the most intense in world football.

Head-to-Head Record

Manchester United hold a narrow lead in the all-time head-to-head, having won 92 of their 243 meetings across all competitions compared to Liverpool's 82 victories, with 71 draws. In the Premier League era, United have been dominant with 30 wins from 67 encounters to Liverpool's 20, with 17 draws. However, recent years have seen the balance shift, with Liverpool recording famous victories including a 7-0 demolition at Anfield in March 2023 and a 5-0 thrashing at Old Trafford in October 2021.

Last Meeting

Manchester United claimed their first win at Anfield in almost a decade with a dramatic 2-1 victory on October 19, 2025. Bryan Mbeumo shocked Liverpool with a goal inside 62 seconds, capitalising on a mix-up between Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté. Cody Gakpo equalised in the 78th minute after hitting the woodwork three times, but Harry Maguire rose to head home Bruno Fernandes's superb cross in the 84th minute to seal victory. It was United's first league win at Anfield since 2016 and gave Ruben Amorim back-to-back Premier League victories for the first time in his tenure.

Manchester United 2025/26 Season

Ruben Amorim continues to build momentum at Old Trafford after a challenging first season in charge. The Portuguese manager has assembled an exciting squad featuring the creative talents of Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo, the firepower of Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, and the defensive solidity of Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw. United sit third in the Premier League, firmly in the Champions League qualification picture, and have shown in victories like Anfield that they can compete with the very best on their day.

Liverpool 2025/26 Season

Arne Slot's second season at Liverpool has proved more challenging than his first, which delivered a triumphant Premier League title. The Reds sit fifth in the table and have been hit by the impending departures of Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson at the end of the season, as well as inconsistent form. Slot has invested heavily, with British record signing Alexander Isak and creative force Florian Wirtz among the high-profile arrivals, while Cody Gakpo has continued to impress. Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League at the quarter-final stage by PSG, adding extra pressure to secure a top-four league finish.

Tickets

Tickets for Manchester United vs Liverpool at Old Trafford are among the most sought-after in world football. This fixture transcends ordinary football matches — it is a clash between England's two most successful clubs, with 39 league titles between them. The atmosphere at Old Trafford for this fixture is always electric, with the Stretford End in full voice against their greatest rivals.

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It's an hour drive between Manchester and Liverpool. officially this match isn't a derby, but many people call this battle the North-West Derby. There is a long fierce rivalry between these teams. This rivalry started during the industrial revolution, when there was a rivalry between both cities. This rivalry between the cities passed on to the two biggest teams of both cities. Book your 2025-2026 North-West derby tickets and watch it live at Old Trafford.