Manchester United History: 30 April

Manchester United 1-0 Aston Villa

Date: April 30, 2023
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Bruno Fernandes 39′
On April 30, 2023, at Old Trafford, Manchester United secured a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa courtesy of a first-half goal from Bruno Fernandes in the 39th minute, with standout performances from David De Gea, who made crucial saves, and Marcus Rashford, whose relentless attacking play kept Villa’s defense on edge.


Manchester United 1-1 Swansea City

Date: April 30, 2017
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: D
United Scorers: Wayne Rooney 45’+3 (pen)
Opponent Scorers: Gylfi Sigurdsson 79′

On April 30, 2017, at Old Trafford, Manchester United and Swansea City battled to a 1-1 draw, with Wayne Rooney’s penalty giving the hosts a first-half lead in stoppage time, only for Gylfi Sigurdsson to brilliantly equalize with a stunning free-kick in the 79th minute, showcasing both tactical resilience and individual brilliance in a tense Premier League clash.


Manchester United 0-1 Manchester City

Date: April 30, 2012
Venue: Eastlands Stadium
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Vincent Kompany 45′

On April 30, 2012, at Eastlands Stadium, Manchester United fell 0-1 to Manchester City in a critical Premier League clash, as Vincent Kompany’s decisive header just before halftime secured a pivotal victory for City in the title race.


Manchester United 1-1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Date: April 30, 2002
Venue: Bayarena
Result: D
United Scorers: Roy Keane 28′
Opponent Scorers: Oliver Neuville 45′

On April 30, 2002, at the BayArena, Manchester United settled for a 1-1 draw against Bayer 04 Leverkusen in a gripping encounter, with Roy Keane opening the scoring in the 28th minute before Oliver Neuville equalized just before halftime, showcasing solid performances from both teams in this UEFA Champions League semifinal clash.


Manchester United 0-0 Wimbledon

Date: April 30, 1990
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: D
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
On April 30, 1990, in front of a lively Old Trafford crowd, Manchester United and Wimbledon battled to a stalemate in a 0-0 draw, where both defenses held firm despite spirited efforts from United’s attacking duo of Mark Hughes and Brian McClair, and a standout performance from Wimbledon’s goalkeeper, Hans Segers, who made crucial saves to secure the draw.


Manchester United 2-1 Queens Park Rangers

Date: April 30, 1988
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Steve Bruce 10′, *Paul Parker 83′ (o.g.)
Opponent Scorers: Alan McDonald 70′

On April 30, 1988, at Old Trafford, Manchester United secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Queens Park Rangers, with Steve Bruce opening the scoring in the 10th minute before Alan McDonald equalized for QPR in the 70th minute; however, United clinched the win when Paul Parker inadvertently scored an own goal in the 83rd minute, sealing a hard-fought triumph in an engaging match.


Manchester United 1-1 Norwich City

Date: April 30, 1983
Venue: Carrow Road
Result: D
United Scorers: Norman Whiteside 49′
Opponent Scorers: Mark Barham 59′

On April 30, 1983, at Carrow Road, Manchester United and Norwich City drew 1-1 as Norman Whiteside’s deft strike in the 49th minute was countered by Mark Barham’s equalizer ten minutes later in a tightly contested match marked by resilient defending and tactical midfield battles.


Manchester United 1-1 Southampton

Date: April 30, 1979
Venue: The Dell
Result: D
United Scorers: Andy Ritchie 13′
Opponent Scorers: Phil Boyer 25′

On April 30, 1979, at The Dell, Manchester United and Southampton played out a 1-1 draw, with Andy Ritchie scoring for United in the 13th minute before Phil Boyer equalized in the 25th; both teams showcased tenacious defending and remarkable midfield battles, epitomized by Ritchie’s sharp finish and Boyer’s clinical strike.


Manchester United 1-0 Queens Park Rangers

Date: April 30, 1977
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Lou Macari 82′

On April 30, 1977, at Old Trafford, Manchester United clinched a narrow 1-0 victory against Queens Park Rangers thanks to Lou Macari’s decisive 82nd-minute goal, capping off a tense encounter with his late strike following a resilient display by United’s defense and midfield, which stifled QPR’s attempts to break the deadlock.


Manchester United 2-3 West Ham United

Date: April 30, 1966
Venue: Boleyn Ground
Result: L
United Scorers: Noel Cantwell 63′, John Aston Jnr 78′
Opponent Scorers: Geoff Hurst 28′, 73′, Johnny Byrne 42′ (pen)


Manchester United 5-0 Everton

Date: April 30, 1960
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Alex Dawson 67′, 75′, 89′, Warren Bradley 73′, Albert Quixall 86′


Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea

Date: April 30, 1955
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Albert Scanlon 34′, Tommy Taylor 85′
Opponent Scorers: Roy Bentley 82′


Manchester United 1-0 Newcastle United

Date: April 30, 1949
Venue: St James Park, Newcastle
Result: W
United Scorers: Ronald Burke 84′


Manchester United 0-1 West Ham United

Date: April 30, 1938
Venue: Boleyn Ground
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Len Goulden 87′


Manchester United 1-2 Bristol City

Date: April 30, 1932
Venue: Ashton Gate
Result: L
United Scorers: Dick Black 33′
Opponent Scorers: Gordon Reed 65′, Cliff Morgan 70′


Manchester United 0-0 Sunderland

Date: April 30, 1927
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: D
United Scorers: No scorers recorded


Manchester United 0-1 Blackburn Rovers

Date: April 30, 1921
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: L
United Scorers: No scorers recorded
Opponent Scorers: Peter Holland 67′


Manchester United 4-1 Middlesbrough

Date: April 30, 1910
Venue: Old Trafford
Result: W
United Scorers: Jack Picken 5′, 27′, 30′, 60′
Opponent Scorers: Jack Hall 15′


Manchester United 5-2 Leicester City

Date: April 30, 1904
Venue: Bank Street
Result: W
United Scorers: Robert Bonthron ??’ (pen), William Griffiths ??’, Sandy Robertson ??’, Alfred Schofield ??’, ??’
Opponent Scorers: George Warren ??’, ??’


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