Man United vs. Tottenham history, head-to-head: Records, recent results before Spurs vs. Red Devils in Europa League final

Tottenham face Manchester United in an all-Premier League Europa League final in Bilbao.

Both clubs have endured dismal domestic campaigns but will look to salvage some glory from the wreckage and qualify for next season's Champions League.

Two clubs from the same country coming together means an uncommon amount of shared history for a European final, one that dates back to the first meeting between the clubs in 1899.

Here, we unpack who traditionally has the upper hand in this rivalry, and who can look more favourably upon the recent form book.

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Man United vs. Tottenham history, head-to-head

The historic head-to-head sits very much in United's favour.

Both clubs enjoyed periods of success in the 1950s and 1960s, with United's teams under Sir Matt Busby and Tottenham's 1960/61 double winners widely regarded as some of the finest in English football history.

The Sir Alex Ferguson era saw United pull clear, with his famous "lads, it's Tottenham" derision backed up by the numbers.

Man United vs. Tottenham all-time record

Even though it's hard for fans of either club to take encouragement from form or performances this season, Spurs have a clear edge in that regard.

The teams have played three times in 2024/25, with Postecoglou's men winning on each occasion. Bruno Fernandes was controversially sent off as Spurs claimed an authoritative 3-0 win at Old Trafford, while they won the return fixture 1-0. In between those games, there was a chaotic Carabao Cup final that finished 4-3 in Tottenham's favour.

Indeed, in their five games against United under Postecoglou, Spurs have won four and drawn one.

Last 10 matches between Man United & Tottenham

Man United vs. Tottenham in major finals

United and Spurs met for the first and only time in a major cup final in 2009, when they contested the EFL Cup final at Wembley Stadium.

After a 0-0 draw, United won the penalty shootout 4-1, with Jamie O'Hara and David Bentley missing the crucial spot-kicks for Spurs.