Manchester United History: 24 March

Manchester United 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur

Date: March 24, 1996
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Eric Cantona 51′
On March 24, 1996, at Old Trafford, Manchester United secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, courtesy of a decisive 51st-minute goal by Eric Cantona, whose stellar performance was complemented by the resolute defending of Peter Schmeichel and the tireless efforts of Roy Keane in midfield.


Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal

Date: March 24, 1993
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: D
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
On March 24, 1993, at Old Trafford, Manchester United and Arsenal battled to a tense 0-0 draw, with standout performances from both goalkeepers—Peter Schmeichel for United and David Seaman for Arsenal—who delivered crucial saves that defined this gripping encounter.


Manchester United 2-0 Southampton

Date: March 24, 1990
Venue: The Dell
Result: W
United Scorers: Colin Gibson 66′, Mark Robins 88′
On March 24, 1990, at The Dell, Manchester United secured a 2-0 victory over Southampton, with Colin Gibson breaking the deadlock in the 66th minute and Mark Robins sealing the win with a late strike in the 88th, showcasing a resilient performance that was crucial in United’s push towards a stronger league finish.


Manchester United 4-1 Leeds United

Date: March 24, 1979
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Andy Ritchie 8′, 18′, 79′, Mickey Thomas 20′
Opponent Scorers: Ray Hankin 67′

On March 24, 1979, at Old Trafford, Manchester United triumphed over Leeds United with a commanding 4-1 victory, highlighted by Andy Ritchie’s sensational hat-trick with goals in the 8th, 18th, and 79th minutes, alongside Mickey Thomas’s strike in the 20th minute, while Ray Hankin’s 67th-minute goal offered scant consolation for Leeds in this thrilling encounter.


Manchester United 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur

Date: March 24, 1973
Venue: White Hart Lane
Result: D
United Scorers: George Graham 6′
Opponent Scorers: Martin Chivers 84′

On March 24, 1973, at White Hart Lane, a tightly contested match ended 1-1 after George Graham’s early goal for Manchester United was canceled out late on by Martin Chivers’ equalizer for Tottenham Hotspur, with both teams showcasing resilient defenses and moments of attacking brilliance in an engaging encounter.


Manchester United 1-1 Stoke City

Date: March 24, 1969
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: D
United Scorers: John Aston Jnr 38′
Opponent Scorers: Willie Stevenson 85′


Manchester United 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday

Date: March 24, 1962
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: D
United Scorers: Bobby Charlton 28′
Opponent Scorers: John Fantham 61′


Manchester United 1-0 Bolton Wanderers

Date: March 24, 1956
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Tommy Taylor 30′


Manchester United 2-1 Burnley

Date: March 24, 1951
Venue: Turf Moor
Result: W
United Scorers: Harry McShane 18′, John Aston Snr 60′
Opponent Scorers: Roy Stephenson 21′


Manchester United 0-1 Southampton

Date: March 24, 1934
Venue: The Dell
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Norman Cole 65′


Manchester United 0-1 Port Vale

Date: March 24, 1906
Venue: Cobridge Stadium
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Arthur Box 30′ (pen)


Manchester United 0-2 Leicester City

Date: March 24, 1900
Venue: Filbert Street
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Jimmy Brown ??’, Rab King ??’


Manchester United 2-2 Bolton Wanderers

Date: March 24, 1894
Venue: Bank Street
Result: D
United Scorers: Bob Donaldson ??’, Alf Farman ??’
Opponent Scorers: Jimmy Cassidy ??’, Robert Tannahill ??’


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