Manchester United History: 28 March

Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal

Date: March 28, 2004
Venue: Highbury
Result: D
United Scorers: Louis Saha 86′
Opponent Scorers: Thierry Henry 50′

In a fiercely contested clash at Highbury on March 28, 2004, Manchester United and Arsenal battled to a 1-1 draw; Thierry Henry opened the scoring for Arsenal in the 50th minute, but United’s Louis Saha equalized late in the game in the 86th minute to secure a valuable point for the visitors, with standout performances from both goalkeepers maintaining the stalemate.


Manchester United 2-0 Wimbledon

Date: March 28, 1998
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Ronny Johnsen 83′, Paul Scholes 90′
On March 28, 1998, at Old Trafford, Manchester United secured a 2-0 victory over Wimbledon with a late-game surge, as Ronny Johnsen broke the deadlock in the 83rd minute and Paul Scholes capped the win in the 90th, both delivering standout performances to clinch the crucial points.


Manchester United 0-0 Queens Park Rangers

Date: March 28, 1992
Venue: Loftus Road
Result: D
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
On March 28, 1992, at Loftus Road, Manchester United and Queens Park Rangers played to a tense 0-0 draw, where Peter Schmeichel’s commanding presence in goal for United and QPR’s resolute defending ensured neither side could find the breakthrough.


Manchester United 2-0 Nottingham Forest

Date: March 28, 1987
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Paul McGrath 12′, Bryan Robson 44′

On March 28, 1987, at Old Trafford, Manchester United secured a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, with Paul McGrath opening the scoring in the 12th minute and Bryan Robson sealing the win just before halftime, capping an assertive display that showcased their defensive resilience and midfield dominance.


Manchester United 1-0 Everton

Date: March 28, 1981
Venue: Goodison Park
Result: W
United Scorers: Joe Jordan 30′

On March 28, 1981, Manchester United edged out Everton 1-0 at Goodison Park in a gripping encounter, with Joe Jordan’s decisive strike in the 30th minute proving pivotal amidst notable defensive resilience from United’s backline.


Manchester United 1-1 Bristol Rovers

Date: March 28, 1975
Venue: Eastville Stadium
Result: D
United Scorers: Lou Macari 35′
Opponent Scorers: Bruce Bannister 90′

On March 28, 1975, at Eastville Stadium, Manchester United was held to a 1-1 draw by Bristol Rovers, with Lou Macari’s first-half strike initially securing the lead before Bruce Bannister dramatically equalized in the 90th minute, marking a frustrating finish for United despite Macari’s standout performance.


Manchester United 1-2 Manchester City

Date: March 28, 1970
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: L
United Scorers: Brian Kidd 18′
Opponent Scorers: Francis Lee 10′ (pen), Mike Doyle 24′

On March 28, 1970, at Old Trafford, Manchester United succumbed to a 1-2 defeat against Manchester City, with Brian Kidd’s 18th-minute goal momentarily leveling the score after Francis Lee’s early penalty and before Mike Doyle sealed victory for City with a decisive strike in the 24th minute, in a fiercely contested local derby.


Manchester United 2-1 Fulham

Date: March 28, 1967
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Nobby Stiles 69′, Bill Foulkes 86′
Opponent Scorers: Steve Earle 81′


Manchester United 2-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Date: March 28, 1964
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: D
United Scorers: David Herd 19′, Bobby Charlton 48′
Opponent Scorers: Ray Crawford 25′, 62′


Manchester United 2-4 Burnley

Date: March 28, 1959
Venue: Turf Moor
Result: L
United Scorers: Freddy Goodwin 40′, Dennis Viollet 90′
Opponent Scorers: Brian Pilkington 15′, Bobby Seith 22′, Ray Pointer 80′, 86′


Manchester United 0-0 Sheffield Wednesday

Date: March 28, 1953
Venue: Hillsborough
Result: D
United Scorers: No scorers recorded


Manchester United 2-1 Norwich City

Date: March 28, 1936
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Harry Rowley 8′, 61′
Opponent Scorers: Ken Burditt 89′


Manchester United 0-1 Charlton Athletic

Date: March 28, 1932
Venue: The Valley
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Gerard Kelly 22′


Manchester United 1-2 Sheffield United

Date: March 28, 1931
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: L
United Scorers: Samuel Hopkinson 75′
Opponent Scorers: Jimmy Dunne 34′, Bernard Oxley 46′


Manchester United 0-5 Derby County

Date: March 28, 1928
Venue: Baseball Ground
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Jack Whitehouse 16′, Harry Bedford 53′, 84′, George Stephenson 55′, 88′


Manchester United 0-0 Blackpool

Date: March 28, 1925
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: D
United Scorers: No scorers recorded


Manchester United 0-3 Burnley

Date: March 28, 1921
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Tommy Boyle 43′ (pen), Bob Kelly 70′, Joe Anderson 89′


Manchester United 1-2 Bristol City

Date: March 28, 1910
Venue: Ashton Gate
Result: L
United Scorers: Billy Meredith 20′
Opponent Scorers: Fred Staniforth 23′, Wedlock 67′


Manchester United 4-1 Sheffield Wednesday

Date: March 28, 1908
Venue: Bank Street
Result: W
United Scorers: Harold Halse 1′, George Wall 55′, 65′, Sandy Turnbull 63′
Opponent Scorers: Andrew Wilson 61′


Manchester United 3-0 Stockport County

Date: March 28, 1904
Venue: Edgeley Park
Result: W
United Scorers: Proctor Hall 25′, Ernest Pegg 65′, Alfred Schofield 85′


Manchester United 0-1 Burnley

Date: March 28, 1902
Venue: Turf Moor
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Fred Barron 35′ (pen)


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