Manchester United History: 27 March

Manchester United 4-0 Bolton Wanderers

Date: March 27, 2010
Venue: Reebok Stadium
Result: W
United Scorers: Jloyd Samuel 38′ (o.g.), Dimitar Berbatov 69′, 78′, Darron Gibson 82′
In a dominant display at the Reebok Stadium on March 27, 2010, Manchester United cruised to a 4-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers, with Jloyd Samuel’s own goal opening the scoring before Dimitar Berbatov’s brace and a late strike from Darron Gibson capped off an impressive performance.


Manchester United 1-3 Aston Villa

Date: March 27, 1994
Venue: Wembley
Result: L
United Scorers: Mark Hughes 82′
Opponent Scorers: Dalian Atkinson 25′, Dean Saunders 75′, 89′ (pen)

In the 1994 League Cup Final at Wembley, Aston Villa triumphed over Manchester United with a decisive 3-1 victory, as Dalian Atkinson opened the scoring in the 25th minute, Dean Saunders added two more, including an 89th-minute penalty, while Mark Hughes’s late strike in the 82nd minute offered little solace for United.


Manchester United 0-2 Nottingham Forest

Date: March 27, 1989
Venue: City Ground, Nottingham
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Stuart Pearce 3′, Lee Chapman 61′

On March 27, 1989, at the City Ground in Nottingham, Manchester United fell to Nottingham Forest with a final score of 0-2, as Stuart Pearce struck early in the 3rd minute and Lee Chapman sealed the victory in the 61st minute, showcasing Forest’s clinical edge, while United struggled to break through the resolute defense.


Manchester United 0-0 Sunderland

Date: March 27, 1982
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: D
United Scorers: No scorers recorded

On March 27, 1982, at Old Trafford, Manchester United and Sunderland played to a tense 0-0 draw, with both defenses holding firm, highlighted by a standout performance from United’s goalkeeper Gary Bailey, who made several crucial saves to secure a point for his team.


Manchester United 2-2 Middlesbrough

Date: March 27, 1979
Venue: Ayresome Park
Result: D
United Scorers: Gordon McQueen 48′, Steve Coppell 51′
Opponent Scorers: Dave Armstrong 24′ (pen), Mark Proctor 43′

On March 27, 1979, at Ayresome Park, Manchester United rallied from a two-goal deficit with powerful second-half strikes by Gordon McQueen and Steve Coppell to secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Middlesbrough, who had taken the lead through a Dave Armstrong penalty and a Mark Proctor goal.


Manchester United 1-2 Everton

Date: March 27, 1978
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: L
United Scorers: Gordon Hill 85′ (pen)
Opponent Scorers: Bob Latchford 33′, 61′

On March 27, 1978, at Old Trafford, Bob Latchford’s superb brace with goals in the 33rd and 61st minutes secured a 2-1 victory for Everton over Manchester United, despite a late penalty conversion by Gordon Hill in the 85th minute, highlighting Latchford’s standout performance.


Manchester United 3-0 Middlesbrough

Date: March 27, 1976
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Gerry Daly 60′ (pen), David McCreery 65′, Gordon Hill 70′

On March 27, 1976, at Old Trafford, Manchester United triumphed 3-0 over Middlesbrough as Gerry Daly scored from the penalty spot in the 60th minute, followed by David McCreery’s strike in the 65th and Gordon Hill’s goal in the 70th, showcasing a dominant display of attacking prowess.


Manchester United 1-3 Manchester City

Date: March 27, 1968
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: L
United Scorers: George Best 1′
Opponent Scorers: Colin Bell 18′, George Heslop 57′, Francis Lee 82′ (pen)


Manchester United 2-2 Fulham

Date: March 27, 1967
Venue: Craven Cottage
Result: D
United Scorers: George Best 25′, Nobby Stiles 83′
Opponent Scorers: Allan Clarke 18′, Les Barratt 53′


Manchester United 0-0 Leeds United

Date: March 27, 1965
Venue: Hillsborough
Result: D
United Scorers: No scorers recorded


Manchester United 2-2 Fulham

Date: March 27, 1964
Venue: Craven Cottage
Result: D
United Scorers: David Herd 24′, Denis Law 29′
Opponent Scorers: Johnny Haynes 10′, Steve Earle 82′


Manchester United 6-1 Portsmouth

Date: March 27, 1959
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Warren Bradley 7′, Bobby Charlton 21′, 49′ (pen), Basil Hayward 40′ (o.g.), Dennis Viollet 65′, 82′
Opponent Scorers: Ron Newman 60′


Manchester United 1-3 Arsenal

Date: March 27, 1954
Venue: Highbury
Result: L
United Scorers: Tommy Taylor 2′
Opponent Scorers: Jimmy Logie 53′, 80′, Cliff Holton 65′


Manchester United 2-0 Huddersfield Town

Date: March 27, 1948
Venue: Leeds Road
Result: W
United Scorers: Stan Person 32′, Ronnie Burke 63′


Manchester United 0-2 Liverpool

Date: March 27, 1937
Venue: Anfield
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Alf Hanson 23′, Fred Howe 90′


Manchester United 3-4 Burnley

Date: March 27, 1935
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: L
United Scorers: William Boyd 70′, Walter McMillen 77′, Jack Cape 89′
Opponent Scorers: George Brown 51′, 59′, Ron Hornby 74′, Frank Rayner 80′


Manchester United 0-3 Manchester City

Date: March 27, 1926
Venue: Bramall Lane
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Tommy Browell 14′, 75′, Frank Roberts 77′


Manchester United 1-2 Bradford City

Date: March 27, 1920
Venue: Valley Parade
Result: L
United Scorers: George Bissett 70′
Opponent Scorers: Dickie Bond 28′, Joe Hargreaves 89′


Manchester United 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur

Date: March 27, 1915
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: D
United Scorers: Wilfred Woodcock 85′
Opponent Scorers: Billy Minter 43′


Manchester United 1-0 Newcastle United

Date: March 27, 1909
Venue: Bramall Lane
Result: W
United Scorers: Harold Halse 71′


Manchester United 1-1 Notts County

Date: March 27, 1897
Venue: Bank Street
Result: D
United Scorers: Wille Bryant 15′
Opponent Scorers: Will Devey 65′


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