Manchester United History: 23 March

Manchester United 3-0 Liverpool

Date: March 23, 2008
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Wesley Brown 34′, Cristiano Ronaldo 79′, Nani 81′
On March 23, 2008, Manchester United secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford with Wesley Brown opening the scoring in the 34th minute, followed by two quick goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani in the game’s final stages, highlighting United’s dominance and crucial performances that solidified their position at the top of the Premier League.


Manchester United 0-1 Middlesbrough

Date: March 23, 2002
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Alen Boksic 9′

On March 23, 2002, at Old Trafford, Manchester United fell to Middlesbrough 0-1, as Alen Boksic’s decisive ninth-minute strike, followed by a resilient defensive display by Middlesbrough, handed United a frustrating home defeat.


Manchester United 4-1 Luton Town

Date: March 23, 1991
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Steve Bruce 7′, 47′, Mark Robins 70′, Brian McClair 83′
Opponent Scorers: David Preece 34′

On March 23, 1991, at Old Trafford, Manchester United delivered a commanding 4-1 victory over Luton Town, highlighted by Steve Bruce’s early and decisive brace in the 7th and 47th minutes, with Mark Robins and Brian McClair adding to the tally, overshadowing David Preece’s lone 34th-minute goal for Luton.


Manchester United 4-0 Aston Villa

Date: March 23, 1985
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Mark Hughes 11′, 12′, 20′, Norman Whiteside 53′

On March 23, 1985, at Old Trafford, Manchester United triumphed over Aston Villa with a decisive 4-0 victory, highlighted by a dazzling first-half hat-trick from Mark Hughes within the opening 20 minutes and a second-half strike by Norman Whiteside, sealing a dominant performance.


Manchester United 2-2 West Bromwich Albion

Date: March 23, 1977
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: D
United Scorers: Gordon Hill 43′ (pen), Steve Coppell 90′
Opponent Scorers: David Cross 18′, *Bryan Robson 35′

On March 23, 1977, at Old Trafford, Manchester United staged a dramatic comeback to draw 2-2 against West Bromwich Albion, with Gordon Hill converting a penalty just before halftime and Steve Coppell salvaging a point with a last-minute equalizer after early goals from David Cross and future United star Bryan Robson had put the visitors ahead.


Manchester United 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur

Date: March 23, 1974
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Ralph Coates 53′

On March 23, 1974, Manchester United suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford, with Ralph Coates clinching the match’s only goal in the 53rd minute, while United’s efforts were thwarted by a resilient Spurs defense and an inspired performance from goalkeeper Pat Jennings.


Manchester United 0-0 Leeds United

Date: March 23, 1970
Venue: Villa Park
Result: D
United Scorers: No scorers recorded

On March 23, 1970, at Villa Park, Manchester United and Leeds United battled fiercely to a 0-0 stalemate in a game highlighted by a stubborn defense and standout performances from goalkeepers Alex Stepney and Gary Sprake, who each made crucial saves to maintain the scoreline.


Manchester United 3-0 Nottingham Forest

Date: March 23, 1968
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: David Herd 15′, Shay Brennan 29′, Francis Burns 69′


Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea

Date: March 23, 1964
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: D
United Scorers: Denis Law 44′
Opponent Scorers: Bert Murray 61′


Manchester United 0-1 Ipswich Town

Date: March 23, 1963
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Jimmy Leadbetter 31′


Manchester United 2-0 Birmingham City

Date: March 23, 1957
Venue: Hillsborough
Result: W
United Scorers: Johnny Berry 12′, Bobby Charlton 13′


Manchester United 2-0 Derby County

Date: March 23, 1951
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: John Downie 40′, John Aston Snr 68′


Manchester United 1-0 Bury

Date: March 23, 1935
Venue: Gigg Lane
Result: W
United Scorers: Jack Cape 82′ (pen)


Manchester United 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday

Date: March 23, 1929
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Thomas Reid 5′, Harry Rowley 57′
Opponent Scorers: Len Hargreaves 81′


Manchester United 1-1 Liverpool

Date: March 23, 1912
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: D
United Scorers: Thomas Nuttall 82′
Opponent Scorers: Jack Parkinson 81′


Manchester United 0-0 Stockport County

Date: March 23, 1903
Venue: Bank Street
Result: D
United Scorers: No scorers recorded


Manchester United 2-1 Blackpool

Date: March 23, 1901
Venue: Bloomfield Road
Result: W
United Scorers: William Griffiths ??’, ??’
Opponent Scorers: Richard Birket ??’


Manchester United 0-3 Port Vale

Date: March 23, 1896
Venue: Cobridge Stadium
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Joshua Randles 3′, 18′, Jim Mason 5′


Manchester United 2-0 Grimsby Town

Date: March 23, 1895
Venue: Bank Street
Result: W
United Scorers: Joe Cassidy ??’, ??’


Manchester United 6-2 Stoke City

Date: March 23, 1894
Venue: Bank Street
Result: W
United Scorers: John Peden ??’, ??’, Fred Erentz ??’, John Clarkin ??’, Alf Farman ??’, ??’
Opponent Scorers: William Hood ??’ (o.g.), Billy Dickson ??’


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