Manchester United History: 18 April

Manchester United 3-1 Burnley

Date: April 18, 2021
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Mason Greenwood 48′, 84′, Edinson Cavani 90’+3
Opponent Scorers: James Tarkowski 50′

On April 18, 2021, at Old Trafford, Manchester United secured a 3-1 victory over Burnley, with Mason Greenwood’s brace in the 48th and 84th minutes and Edinson Cavani’s injury-time goal sealing the win, despite James Tarkowski’s 50th-minute equalizer, in a match marked by Greenwood’s standout performance.


Manchester United 2-0 Bournemouth

Date: April 18, 2018
Venue: Vitality Stadium
Result: W
United Scorers: Chris Smalling 28′, Romelu Lukaku 70′
On April 18, 2018, at the Vitality Stadium, Manchester United secured a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth with Chris Smalling opening the scoring in the 28th minute, before Romelu Lukaku sealed the win in the 70th minute with an impressive performance by Paul Pogba orchestrating the midfield.


Manchester United 0-1 Chelsea

Date: April 18, 2015
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Eden Hazard 38′

On April 18, 2015, Manchester United narrowly fell to Chelsea 0-1 at Stamford Bridge, with Eden Hazard’s decisive 38th-minute goal illuminating an intensely contested match defined by Chelsea’s defensive resilience and United’s inability to capitalize on their dominant possession and creative opportunities.


Manchester United 1-2 Bayern Munich

Date: April 18, 2001
Venue: Olympic Stadium, Munich
Result: L
United Scorers: Ryan Giggs 49′
Opponent Scorers: Giovane Elber 5′, Mehmet Scholl 40′

On April 18, 2001, at Munich’s Olympic Stadium, Manchester United fell 1-2 to Bayern Munich in a gripping encounter, with Ryan Giggs’ 49th-minute goal giving the visitors hope after early strikes by Giovane Elber and Mehmet Scholl, but ultimately proving insufficient against a dominant Bayern side.


Manchester United 1-1 Newcastle United

Date: April 18, 1998
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: D
United Scorers: David Beckham 38′
Opponent Scorers: Andreas Andersson 11′

On April 18, 1998, at Old Trafford, Manchester United and Newcastle United battled to a 1-1 draw, with an early strike from Andreas Andersson putting Newcastle ahead in the 11th minute before David Beckham’s spectacular equalizer in the 38th minute secured a point for the home side in a gripping encounter.


Manchester United 1-1 Luton Town

Date: April 18, 1992
Venue: Kenilworth Road
Result: D
United Scorers: Lee Sharpe 25′
Opponent Scorers: Mick Harford 50′

On April 18, 1992, at Kenilworth Road, Manchester United and Luton Town battled to a 1-1 draw as Lee Sharpe’s early 25th-minute strike was equalized by Mick Harford’s goal in the 50th minute, both teams displaying resilient performances amidst high-intensity action.


Manchester United 1-2 Newcastle United

Date: April 18, 1987
Venue: St James Park, Newcastle
Result: L
United Scorers: Gordon Strachan 41′
Opponent Scorers: Glenn Roeder 11′, Paul Goddard 80′

On April 18, 1987, at St James Park, Manchester United suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United, with Gordon Strachan’s 41st-minute equalizer overshadowed by goals from Glenn Roeder in the 11th minute and Paul Goddard’s decisive strike in the 80th, sealing the home team’s victory.


Manchester United 2-1 West Bromwich Albion

Date: April 18, 1981
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Joe Jordan 2′, Lou Macari 33′
Opponent Scorers: Cyrille Regis 62′

On April 18, 1981, at Old Trafford, Manchester United edged out West Bromwich Albion 2-1 in a thrilling encounter, with Joe Jordan scoring early in the 2nd minute and Lou Macari doubling the lead in the 33rd, despite a determined effort and a 62nd-minute goal by Cyrille Regis for West Brom, making for a memorable contest marked by United’s resilient defense and sharp offensive display.


Manchester United 1-1 Nottingham Forest

Date: April 18, 1979
Venue: City Ground, Nottingham
Result: D
United Scorers: Joe Jordan 47′
Opponent Scorers: Trevor Francis 86′

On April 18, 1979, at the City Ground, Manchester United and Nottingham Forest played to a thrilling 1-1 draw, with Joe Jordan’s early second-half header giving United a brief lead before Trevor Francis equalized in the 86th minute, showcasing the tenacity of both sides amidst stellar performances from United’s defensive stalwart Martin Buchan and Forest’s dynamic forward, Francis.


Manchester United 1-0 Leeds United

Date: April 18, 1973
Venue: Elland Road
Result: W
United Scorers: Trevor Anderson 75′

On April 18, 1973, Manchester United triumphed over Leeds United 1-0 at Elland Road, with Trevor Anderson’s crucial goal in the 75th minute securing the win, while the defense displayed a resolute performance to hold off Leeds’ relentless attacks.


Manchester United 3-0 Southampton

Date: April 18, 1967
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Bobby Charlton 53′, Denis Law 67′, David Sadler 80′


Manchester United 1-3 Stoke City

Date: April 18, 1964
Venue: Victoria Ground
Result: L
United Scorers: Bobby Charlton 26′
Opponent Scorers: Calvin Palmer 18′, *Dennis Viollet 21′, John Ritchie 76′


Manchester United 5-3 West Ham United

Date: April 18, 1960
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Alex Dawson 25′, 62′, Bobby Charlton 34′, 49′, Albert Quixall 84′
Opponent Scorers: Dave Dunmore 5′, *Noel Cantwell 30′ (pen), Tony Scott 37′


Manchester United 1-0 Birmingham City

Date: April 18, 1959
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Albert Quixall 60′ (pen)


Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle United

Date: April 18, 1955
Venue: St James Park, Newcastle
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: George Hannah 52′, Len White 69′


Manchester United 2-2 West Bromwich Albion

Date: April 18, 1953
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: D
United Scorers: Stan Pearson 8′, Dennis Viollet 27′
Opponent Scorers: Ken Hodgkisson 3′, Reg Ryan 71′


Manchester United 3-0 Bolton Wanderers

Date: April 18, 1949
Venue: Maine Road
Result: W
United Scorers: Jack Rowley 14′, 68′, Charlie Mitten 75′


Manchester United 4-0 Burnley

Date: April 18, 1938
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: William Bryant 47′, Harry Baird 77′, William McKay 85′, 86′


Manchester United 1-1 Nottingham Forest

Date: April 18, 1936
Venue: City Ground, Nottingham
Result: D
United Scorers: Thomas Bamford 20′
Opponent Scorers: Johnny Dent 11′


Manchester United 1-6 Derby County

Date: April 18, 1931
Venue: Baseball Ground
Result: L
United Scorers: Joe Spence 54′
Opponent Scorers: Jack Bowers 9′, 43′, 52′, 77′, Norman Robson 26′, Sammy Crooks 87′


Manchester United 1-0 Huddersfield Town

Date: April 18, 1930
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Hugh McLenahan 50′


Manchester United 2-2 Derby County

Date: April 18, 1927
Venue: Baseball Ground
Result: D
United Scorers: Joe Spence 6′, 38′
Opponent Scorers: Jimmy Gill 12′, George Thornewell 21′


Manchester United 1-0 Bradford City

Date: April 18, 1925
Venue: Valley Parade
Result: W
United Scorers: Thomas Smith 75′


Manchester United 0-1 Leyton Orient

Date: April 18, 1924
Venue: Millfields Road
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Herbert Bliss 85′


Manchester United 1-1 Bradford City

Date: April 18, 1914
Venue: Valley Parade
Result: D
United Scorers: James Thomson 17′
Opponent Scorers: George Wild 46′


Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City

Date: April 18, 1908
Venue: Hyde Road
Result: D
United Scorers: No scorers recorded


Manchester United 2-1 Port Vale

Date: April 18, 1903
Venue: Bank Street
Result: W
United Scorers: Alf Schofield ??’, ??’
Opponent Scorers: George Rushdon ??’


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