Manchester United will aim to build upon the Michael Carrick feel-good factor when the former midfielder begins his first full season in charge in 2026/27.
After replacing Ruben Amorim last January, with United in disarray, Carrick masterminded a run to Champions League qualification.
Third position was secured at an eventual canter, thanks to wins over the likes of Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool.
The demands of Champions League football will pose new questions for a squad that only had 40 competitive games last season on account of no European football and early domestic cup exits.
Here, we break down Manchester United’s start to the campaign and the season run-in, along with some of their standout fixtures of the year to come.
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Man United 2026/27 Premier League fixtures: First five matches
United begin the season on Saturday, August 22, at Hull City before welcoming another of the newly promoted sides, Ipswich Town, to Old Trafford.
United claimed a dominant 2-0 win over Manchester City in Carrick’s first game in charge in January, and the first Manchester derby of the season takes place at Old Trafford on September 12.
That game is sandwiched by away matches at Everton and Fulham, trips that have traditionally treated United pretty well.
Man United’s first five Premier League fixtures 2026/27
| Date | Opponent | Home/away |
| Aug. 21 | Hull City | Away |
| Aug. 29 | Ipswich Town | Home |
| Sep. 5 | Everton | Home |
| Sep. 12 | Man City | Home |
| Sep. 19 | Fulham | Away |
Man United 2026/27 Premier League run-in
After the final international break of the season, United face their return fixture against Hull on April 10 before travelling to Ipswich.
That begins a healthy-looking run-in, where United also visit Championship champions Coventry on May 1 and finish at home to Fulham.
Bournemouth are the only team United will play in their final eight scheduled matches that finished in the top half of the Premier League last season.
Man United’s Premier League run-in 2026/27
| Date | Opponent | Home/away |
| Apr. 10 | Hull City | Home |
| Apr. 17 | Ipswich Town | Away |
| Apr. 24 | Crystal Palace | Home |
| May 1 | Coventry City | Away |
| May 8 | Bournemouth | Away |
| May 15 | Leeds United | Home |
| May 23 | Tottenham | Away |
| May 30 | Fulham | Home |
When is Man United vs. Liverpool?
Manchester United vs. Liverpool is the most historically decorated rivalry in English football, with both clubs top of the all-time standings with 20 league titles apiece.
Carrick’s side visit Anfield on November 21 and welcome their Merseyside foes to Old Trafford on January 23.
Following their early season trip to Old Trafford, United travel across town to Manchester City on March 20.
Manchester United vs. Arsenal is one of the Premier League’s traditionally most storied fixtures. It will take place at Emirates Stadium on December 19 and Old Trafford on February 27 this season.
Man United every Premier League fixture 2026/27
August 22: Hull City (A)
August 29: Ipswich Town (H)
September 5: Everton (A)
September 12: Manchester City (H)
September 19 Fulham (A)
October 10: Tottenham (H)
October 17: Leeds United (A)
October 24: Bournemouth (H)
October 31: Chelsea (A)
November 7: Aston Villa (H)
November 21: Liverpool (A)
November 28: Brentford (H)
December 2: Newcastle United (A)
December 5: Coventry City (H)
December 12: Crystal Palace (A)
December 19: Arsenal (H)
December 26: Nottingham Forest (H)
December 30: Sunderland (H)
January 2: Brighton (A)
January 6: Newcastle United (H)
January 16: Aston Villa (A)
January 23: Liverpool (H)
January 30: Brentford (A)
February 6: Chelsea (H)
February 10: Brighton (H)
February 20: Nottingham Forest (A)
February 27: Arsenal (H)
March 3: Sunderland (A)
March 13: Everton (H)
March 20: Manchester City (A)
April 10: Hull City (H)
April 17: Ipswich Town (A)
April 24: Crystal Palace (H)
May 1: Coventry City (A)
May 8: Bournemouth (A)
May 15: Leeds United (H)
May 23: Tottenham (A)
May 30: Fulham (H)