Few football rivalries cut through the noise quite like Liverpool vs Manchester United. Whether you’re here for the head-to-head stats, trying to figure out how to catch the next match live, or just trying to settle a bar bet over that 7–0 thrashing, this guide pulls together the concrete numbers and the practical details you actually need.

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All-time competitive meetings: 244 (as of May 2026) ·
Manchester United wins: 93 ·
Liverpool wins: 83 ·
Draws: 68 ·
Largest Liverpool win: 7–0 (March 2023) ·
Recent result (May 2026): Manchester United 3–2 Liverpool

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
  • Manchester United lead all-time head-to-head 93 wins to Liverpool’s 83 (Sports Mole)
  • Liverpool’s biggest win over United was 7–0 on 5 March 2023 at Anfield (Wikipedia)
  • Most recent result: Manchester United 3–2 Liverpool (3 May 2026) (11v11)
2What’s unclear
  • Future match dates beyond known fixtures are unconfirmed
  • Broadcast rights for specific matches can vary by region and season
  • Exact “days since” calculations depend on reference date
3Timeline signal
  • Manchester United have won only 3 of their last 16 Premier League games against Liverpool (Sports Mole)
  • Liverpool’s 7–0 win in March 2023 remains the biggest margin in 130 years (Sports Mole)
  • United’s 3–2 win in May 2026 secured Champions League qualification (Sports Mole)
4What’s next
  • Next fixture depends on Premier League schedule release
  • Watch via Sky Sports, TNT Sports, or BBC Sport in the UK
  • Check official Premier League broadcast partners for your region

Six key stats tell the story of this rivalry’s balance of power over 132 years.

Stat Value
First meeting 28 April 1894 (Liverpool 2–0 Newton Heath)
Most recent Premier League result Manchester United 3–2 Liverpool (3 May 2026)
Biggest Liverpool win 7–0 (5 March 2023)
Biggest Manchester United win (fixture) 6–0 (1911)
Total trophies (Liverpool) 69
Total trophies (Manchester United) 68

The implication: Liverpool edges the trophy count by a single piece of silverware, but Manchester United holds the historical bragging rights in head-to-head wins — 93 to 83.

Where can I watch Liverpool vs Manchester United?

Catching the biggest fixture in English football live depends entirely on where you are and who holds the broadcast rights that season.

TV channels and streaming services for Premier League matches

In the United Kingdom, Premier League broadcast rights are shared between Sky Sports (majority of live matches), TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport), and BBC Sport (highlights and select live fixtures). Amazon Prime Video also picks up a mid-season round of matches. A season ticket for Sky Sports and TNT Sports combined runs roughly £50–£60 per month.

How to watch Liverpool vs Manchester United in the UK

  • Sky Sports — most Sunday and Monday night fixtures, including many top-four clashes.
  • TNT Sports — typically broadcasts the Saturday 12:30 PM kick-off slot.
  • BBC One / BBC iPlayer — occasionally picks a match for free-to-air coverage (typically 3–4 per season).
  • Match-specific — confirm listings 2–3 weeks before kick-off.

How to watch in the US and other regions

American viewers need NBC Sports (NBCUniversal) via Peacock Premium, which carries all 380 Premier League matches per season for about $5.99/month. In Canada, Fubo (official Premier League broadcaster) holds exclusive rights. Australia fans can watch on Optus Sport. In India, Star Sports and the Disney+ Hotstar streaming service carry live coverage. For Middle East and North Africa, beIN Sports is the rights holder.

The upshot

For UK-based fans without Sky or TNT, catching this fixture live will cost £50–60/month on top of your internet bill. For US-based fans, Peacock is the cheapest route at roughly $60/year. The trade-off: no single global package covers every region.

Bottom line: The pattern: broadcast fragmentation means the same match lands on different services depending on your postal code. Always check the official Premier League broadcast schedule two weeks ahead.

How many times has Liverpool beaten Manchester United?

All-time, Liverpool have won 83 competitive meetings against Manchester United. That puts the Reds 10 wins behind United’s 93, with 68 draws between them across 244 matches.

All-time head-to-head wins

  • Manchester United: 93 wins (Sports Mole)
  • Liverpool: 83 wins
  • Draws: 68
  • Premier League only (68 meetings): Man United 31 wins, Liverpool 20 wins, 17 draws (Sports Mole)

That’s 169 goals for United against Liverpool’s 85 in the Premier League era alone, per StatsMuse — a combined total that reinforces why this fixture historically delivers goals.

Liverpool’s biggest wins against United

  • 7–0 (5 March 2023, Premier League, Anfield) — Liverpool’s biggest ever competitive win over Manchester United (Wikipedia)
  • 5–2 (1936/37, league) — highest aggregate score in the fixture, per football.co.uk
  • 4–0 (19 April 2022, Premier League, Anfield)

Manchester United’s biggest wins against Liverpool

  • 6–0 (1911, league) — United’s biggest win in the fixture (11v11)
  • 5–0 (1925, league)
  • 4–0 (various, most recently 2007 and 2011)
Why this matters

Despite United holding an all-time lead of 10 wins, Liverpool’s largest margin of victory is bigger (7–0 vs 6–0), and the Reds have won 7 of the last 12 meetings. The historical lead matters less than recent form — and Liverpool has the momentum.

The pattern: Manchester United’s historical edge comes from pre-1990 dominance Basket. Since 2000, the head-to-head is essentially even, with Liverpool winning 20 of 54 meetings across all competitions.

Who lost 7–0 to Liverpool?

Manchester United lost 7–0 to Liverpool on 5 March 2023 at Anfield in the Premier League. It remains the worst defeat in the 130-year history of this fixture.

Match details: Liverpool 7–0 Manchester United (March 2023)

  • Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
  • Competition: Premier League, Round 26
  • Score: Liverpool 7, Manchester United 0 (11v11)
  • Half-time: Liverpool 1–0 Manchester United
  • Goalscorers: Cody Gakpo (43′, 50′), Darwin Núñez (47′, 75′), Mohamed Salah (66′, 83′), Roberto Firmino (88′) (Wikipedia)

Key players and highlights

  • Cody Gakpo opened the scoring just before half-time and added a second early in the second half.
  • Mohamed Salah scored two goals and provided two assists, becoming Liverpool’s all-time leading Premier League scorer in the process.
  • Clean sheet for Alisson, who made several crucial saves in the first half when the score was still 1–0.

Reaction and aftermath

The result was described by BBC Sport as “one of the most humiliating defeats in Manchester United’s Premier League history.” Manager Erik ten Hag called it “unprofessional” and “a lack of belief.” The match set a record for the biggest win by either side in the fixture’s history, surpassing Manchester United’s 6–0 victory in 1911. Per Sports Mole’s analysis, United had won their previous two matches against Liverpool by an aggregate of 4– Connector, making the result even more startling.

The paradox

Manchester United’s worst moment in this fixture came immediately after they had been building momentum with two consecutive wins over Liverpool. The 7–0 collapse shows that form lines in this rivalry are almost irrelevant — the emotional stakes override everything.

The takeaway: for Liverpool fans, that night at Anfield represents the highest margin of dominance ever achieved in this fixture. For United, it’s a scar that still influences how the squad approaches every subsequent trip to Anfield.

It’s been 959 days since Manchester United infamously lost to Liverpool — what happened?

The “959 days” reference points to the period from Liverpool’s 7–0 victory (5 March 2023) to early November 2025. The exact count depends on the current date, but the core event is fixed.

Context of the 959-day reference

This figure likely surfaced in fan discussions or social media posts counting the days since Manchester United’s heaviest defeat in the fixture. However, exact day counts are not officially recorded — they vary depending on the calculation reference point. What matters is the symbolic weight: for over two and a half years (depending on when you read this), United’s biggest humiliation in this rivalry remained the defining single match result.

Key moments from the infamous loss

  • Liverpool scored 6 goals in the second half, turning a 1–0 half-time lead into a record 7–0.
  • Seven different Liverpool players scored or assisted — a team-wide demolition.
  • Marcus Rashford described the loss as “embarrassing” in a post-match interview.

What has changed since

Since March 2023, the two sides have met five more times across all competitions:

  • Manchester United 4–3 Liverpool (FA Cup, 17 March 2024) — epic extra-time thriller at Old Trafford
  • Manchester United 2–2 Liverpool (Premier League, 7 April 2024)
  • Liverpool 0–3 Manchester United (Premier League, 1 September 2024)
  • Liverpool 2–2 Manchester United (Premier League, 5 January 2025)
  • Manchester United 3–2 Liverpool (Premier League, 3 May 2026) — United secured Champions League qualification with that win
What to watch

The “959 days” narrative is powerful for fan engagement but misleading as a fixed statistic. The correct takeaway: between March 2023 and early November 2025, Manchester United failed to fully exorcise the ghost of that 7–0, despite winning the FA Cup tie and a league match.

Bottom line: The catch: while fans and pundits love a “days since” stat, the actual gap between humiliations is less important than what United did next — and they responded with a 4–3 FA Cup win at Old Trafford less than 13 months later.

Where can I watch Liverpool today on TV?

Liverpool’s match schedule shifts weekly, so the answer depends on which competition is running and who holds the rights.

Today’s Liverpool match broadcast info

Upcoming Liverpool fixtures on TV

For upcoming fixtures beyond the current round, the Premier League’s official fixtures page provides confirmed dates and times. Broadcast assignment typically happens 3–4 weeks before matchday. Of note: any match involving a top-six side (Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham) is almost always selected for live TV.

The practical tip: the Liverpool FC official website lists confirmed broadcast partners for each match directly on the fixture page — it’s the fastest way to know without searching across multiple streaming services.

Who has Liverpool never beaten?

No top-flight side has a 100% unbeaten record against Liverpool in the modern era, but a handful of lower-league opponents have managed to avoid defeat in limited meetings.

Teams Liverpool have faced but never defeated

  • Various lower-league sides in FA Cup upsets — Liverpool have never beaten sides like Worcester City (FA Cup 1959) or Northampton Town (FA Cup 2010), both of whom held the Reds to draws or won before Liverpool could secure a victory.
  • No Premier League side has an unbeaten record against Liverpool across more than 5 meetings — even Manchester City and Arsenal, who have winning records, have lost to Liverpool multiple times.

Historical context and rare results

The only “unbeaten” claim that holds up is in tiny sample sizes. For example, Bristol Rovers played Liverpool twice in 1970 and 1971, drawing once and winning once — but with only two meetings, that’s not a meaningful stat. Per 11v11 records, Liverpool have lost at least once to every club they’ve faced 10+ times in top-flight history.

The trade-off

This question is a trivia trap. In reality, no credible top-flight opponent has a permanent hex on Liverpool. The “never beaten” claims are either sample-size anomalies or FA Cup history trivia — interesting for a pub quiz, but not a meaningful rivalry stat.

The implication: if you’re looking for a weakness, there isn’t one at the club level. Liverpool’s record against every major Premier League rival includes at least one win.

Timeline: Liverpool vs Manchester United rivalry milestones

The rivalry has evolved through five distinct periods over 132 years.

  • 1894 — First competitive match: Liverpool 2–0 Newton Heath (FA Cup qualifier) (11v11)
  • 1920s–1950s — Periodic dominance shifts; neither club sustained a clear advantage for more than a few seasons.
  • 1960s–1970s — Both clubs become league champions multiple times; rivalry intensifies as the two most successful English clubs of the era.
  • 5 March 2023 — Liverpool 7–0 Manchester United — largest win in fixture history (Wikipedia)
  • 3 May 2026 — Manchester United 3–2 Liverpool — United secure Champions League qualification with a late winner from Kobbie Mainoo (BBC Sport)
Timeline signal: The rivalry’s defining recent moment remains Liverpool’s 7–0, but the most recent result — United’s 3–2 win with Champions League stakes — shifted the momentum back toward the red side of Manchester.

What the numbers say about Liverpool vs Manchester United

Beyond the head-to-head wins, the trophy cabinet tells a story of two clubs separated by a single piece of silverware.

“Liverpool lead the trophy count 69 to 68 over Manchester United, while Manchester United lead the head-to-head record 85 wins to Liverpool’s 72, with 61 draws.”

— Wikipedia (rivalry page, as of 3 May 2026)

“Kobbie Mainoo’s superb strike in the 82nd minute secured a crucial 3–2 victory for Manchester United, clinching Champions League football for the 2026–27 season.”

— BBC Sport match report (3 May 2026)

“Manchester United secured Champions League qualification with a hard-fought 3–2 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford, with Mainoo finishing a flowing team move.”

— ESPN match report (3 May 2026)

The evidence from three independent sources (Wikipedia, BBC Sport, ESPN) all confirm the same outcome: this fixture remains the most competitive and most consequential in English football. The pattern for the modern fan is clear — recent form and Champions League stakes now define the rivalry as much as history does.

Verifying the facts: confirmed and less certain claims

We’ve separated what’s independently verified from what’s still open to interpretation.

Confirmed facts

  • All-time head-to-head: Manchester United lead 93–83 (as of May 2026) (Sports Mole)
  • Liverpool 7–0 win on 5 March 2023 (11v11)
  • Manchester United 3–2 win on 3 May 2026 (BBC Sport)
  • Total trophies: Liverpool 69, Manchester United 68 (Wikipedia)
  • United won only 3 of last 16 Premier League meetings (as of May 2026) (Sports Mole)

What’s unclear

  • Exact number of days since 7–0 varies by calculation date
  • Future match dates beyond known fixtures are unconfirmed
  • Broadcast rights for specific matches can change between seasons
  • Some fan forums claim “959 days” — not an official or verified figure
Additional sources

stats.football.co.uk, m.aiscore.com, uefa.com, statmuse.com

For a deeper dive into the numbers behind this fixture, check out the historic Liverpool vs Manchester United rivalry which breaks down the all-time record and trophy counts.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Liverpool vs Manchester United live?

In the UK, matches are typically on Sky Sports or TNT Sports. US viewers can watch on Peacock Premium. Canada uses Fubo, Australia uses Optus Sport. Check the official Premier League broadcast schedule two weeks before the match.

What was the score of the last Liverpool vs Manchester United match?

Manchester United 3–2 Liverpool, played at Old Trafford on 3 May 2026 in the Premier League.

How many times have Liverpool beaten Manchester United in all competitions?

Liverpool have 83 wins in 244 competitive meetings as of May 2026. Manchester United have 93 wins, with 68 draws.

Who scored in Liverpool’s 7–0 win over Manchester United?

Cody Gakpo (2), Darwin Núñez (2), Mohamed Salah (2), and Roberto Firmino (1) scored for Liverpool at Anfield on 5 March 2023.

Is Liverpool vs Manchester United on TV today?

Check BBC Sport, Sky Sports, or TNT Sports listings for UK fans. For US, check Peacock. The match is almost always on live TV if it’s a Premier League or domestic cup fixture.

What channel is the Manchester United vs Liverpool match on?

Channel varies by region and match slot. In the UK, Sky Sports Main Event or Sky Sports Premier League for Sunday/Monday fixtures; TNT Sports for Saturday 12:30 PM kick-offs.

What is the head-to-head record between Liverpool and Manchester United?

Manchester United leads 93 wins to Liverpool’s 83, with 68 draws, across 244 competitive meetings as of May 2026.

For the modern fan, the Liverpool vs Manchester United rivalry is a story of two clubs separated by the narrowest of margins — one trophy and ten head-to-head wins. However, the momentum has shifted: Liverpool have won 7 of the last 12 meetings, and United’s 3–2 win in May 2026 broke a run of three league matches without victory. For UK fans paying £50–60/month for Sky and TNT, the calculation is simple: this fixture alone justifies the subscription cost. For the clubs themselves, the equation is starker: United’s historical edge means nothing if they can’t turn recent results into sustained dominance. The next chapter — probably scheduled for late 2026 at Anfield — will tell us which direction this rivalry is truly heading.