Manchester United History: 29 March

Manchester United 4-1 Aston Villa

Date: March 29, 2014
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Wayne Rooney 20′, 45′ (pen), Juan Mata 57′, Javier Hernandez 90′
Opponent Scorers: Ashley Westwood 13′

On March 29, 2014, at Old Trafford, Manchester United triumphed over Aston Villa 4-1; after Ashley Westwood gave the visitors an early lead with his 13th-minute goal, Wayne Rooney swiftly responded with a brace, netting in the 20th minute and converting a penalty on the stroke of halftime, before Juan Mata extended the lead with his first Premier League goal for United at the 57th minute, and Javier Hernandez sealed the victory with a 90th-minute strike, showcasing a dazzling offensive display led by Rooney’s crucial first-half performance.


Manchester United 4-0 Aston Villa

Date: March 29, 2008
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Cristiano Ronaldo 17′, Carlos Tevez 33′, Wayne Rooney 53′, 70′
On March 29, 2008, at Old Trafford, Manchester United delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Aston Villa, highlighted by Cristiano Ronaldo’s sublime 17th-minute opener with a backheel, followed by Carlos Tevez’s 33rd-minute header, and Wayne Rooney’s masterful brace in the 53rd and 70th minutes, showcasing the team’s attacking prowess and solidifying their title challenge.


Manchester United 1-0 West Ham United

Date: March 29, 2006
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Ruud van Nistelrooy 45′
On March 29, 2006, at Old Trafford, Manchester United secured a narrow 1-0 victory over West Ham United, with Ruud van Nistelrooy’s precise strike just before halftime proving decisive in a match where the Red Devils’ defense, led by a resilient Rio Ferdinand, stood firm against persistent pressure from the visitors.


Manchester United 1-1 Birmingham City

Date: March 29, 1986
Venue: St Andrews
Result: D
United Scorers: Bryan Robson 84′
Opponent Scorers: Ian Handysides 66′

On March 29, 1986, at St Andrews, Manchester United salvaged a 1-1 draw against Birmingham City thanks to a late equalizer by captain Bryan Robson in the 84th minute, after Ian Handysides had put Birmingham ahead in the 66th, in a match marked by robust performances and relentless energy from both sides.


Manchester United 2-0 Crystal Palace

Date: March 29, 1980
Venue: Selhurst Park
Result: W
United Scorers: Joe Jordan 30′, Mickey Thomas 82′

On March 29, 1980, at Selhurst Park, Manchester United secured a 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace with a commanding performance, as Joe Jordan opened the scoring in the 30th minute and Mickey Thomas sealed the win in the 82nd, showcasing their attacking prowess and solidifying their defensive stability throughout the match.


Manchester United 1-1 Aston Villa

Date: March 29, 1978
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: D
United Scorers: Sammy McIlroy 52′
Opponent Scorers: John Deehan 50′

On March 29, 1978, at Old Trafford, Manchester United and Aston Villa ended in a 1-1 draw as Sammy McIlroy’s 52nd-minute goal quickly answered John Deehan’s opener just two minutes earlier, creating a thrilling second-half display without further breakthroughs.


Manchester United 2-1 York City

Date: March 29, 1975
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Willie Morgan 74′, Lou Macari 86′
Opponent Scorers: Jimmy Seal 88′

On March 29, 1975, at Old Trafford, Manchester United triumphed 2-1 over York City, with Willie Morgan sparking the comeback in the 74th minute and Lou Macari clinching the victory in the 86th, despite a late scare from Jimmy Seal’s 88th-minute goal, marking a crucial step in United’s campaign.


Manchester United 0-0 West Ham United

Date: March 29, 1969
Venue: Boleyn Ground
Result: D
United Scorers: No scorers recorded


Manchester United 0-1 Sheffield Wednesday

Date: March 29, 1958
Venue: Hillsborough
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Roy Shiner 40′


Manchester United 1-0 Bolton Wanderers

Date: March 29, 1948
Venue: Burnden Park
Result: W
United Scorers: John Anderson 88′


Manchester United 2-2 Huddersfield Town

Date: March 29, 1947
Venue: Leeds Road
Result: D
United Scorers: Jimmy Delaney 1′, Stan Pearson 67′
Opponent Scorers: Alf Whittingham 38′, Peter Doherty 87′


Manchester United 0-2 Everton

Date: March 29, 1939
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Tommy Lawton 30′, Torry Gillick 70′


Manchester United 3-2 Everton

Date: March 29, 1937
Venue: Goodison Park
Result: W
United Scorers: George Mutch 25′, William Bryant 50′ (pen), Ronald Ferrier 66′
Opponent Scorers: Tommy Lawton 25′, Alex Stevenson 75′


Manchester United 0-4 Burnley

Date: March 29, 1930
Venue: Turf Moor
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Alex Forrest 9′ (pen), George Beel 14′, 87′, Peter O’Dowd 42′


Manchester United 3-1 Bury

Date: March 29, 1929
Venue: Gigg Lane
Result: W
United Scorers: Thomas Reid 16′, 18′, Henry Thomas 79′
Opponent Scorers: *David Robbie 48′


Manchester United 2-2 Stoke City

Date: March 29, 1924
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: D
United Scorers: Thomas Smith 37′, 44′
Opponent Scorers: Billy Tempest 7′, Jimmy Broad 72′


Manchester United 2-0 Liverpool

Date: March 29, 1913
Venue: Anfield
Result: W
United Scorers: George Wall 33′, Enoch West 38′


Manchester United 5-2 Leicester City

Date: March 29, 1906
Venue: Filbert Street
Result: W
United Scorers: Jack Peddie ??’, ??’, ??’, Jack Picken ??’, Charles Sagar ??’
Opponent Scorers: Arthur Trueman ??’, ??’


Manchester United 2-0 Leicester City

Date: March 29, 1902
Venue: Bank Street
Result: W
United Scorers: William Griffiths ??’, Vince Hayes ??’


Manchester United 5-1 Loughborough Town

Date: March 29, 1898
Venue: Bank Street
Result: W
United Scorers: Joe Cassidy 1′, ??’, Henry Boyd 2′, ??’, ??’
Opponent Scorers: Tich Smith ??’


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