Manchester United's unbeaten streak under Michael Carrick is showing little sign of slowing down. On Monday night, in a game low on quality, the Red Devils battled to a 1-0 victory over Everton at Bramley-Moore Dock.
Senne Lammens stood tall, repelling the Toffees' ten corners, while one moment of magic at the other end secured victory. Matheus Cunha's astonishing cross-field pass picked out Bryan Mbeumo who played it through to Benjamin Sesko to calmly slot beyond Jordan Pickford.
As a result, Man United have now moved up to fourth, three points clear of both Chelsea and Liverpool, having accumulated 16 points out of a possible 18 since Carrick's appointment. With Crystal Palace visiting Old Trafford on Sunday, there's little reason to believe this unbeaten streak won't continue. So, what was especially significant about this victory over the Blues?
Manchester United's new stadium record
Of course, Monday night saw Manchester United visit Everton's new home Hill Dickinson Stadium for the very first time. But how do the Red Devils usually fare upon their inaugural trip to a new ground?
Well, let's assess Man United's previous results at brand-new stadiums in the Premier League.
Manchester United's results when first visiting a new venue
Date | Stadium | Hosts | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|---|
23 February 2026 | Hill Dickinson Stadium | Everton | 1-0 win |
19 January 2022 | Gtech Community Stadium | Brentford | 3-1 win |
19 June 2020 | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | Tottenham | 1-1 draw |
4 May 2018 | Falmer Stadium | Brighton | 1-0 loss |
21 September 2017 | John Smith's Stadium | Huddersfield | 2-1 loss |
2 January 2017 | London Stadium | West Ham United | 2-0 win |
24 November 2013 | Cardiff City Stadium | Cardiff | 2-2 draw |
19 November 2011 | Liberty Stadium | Swansea | 1-0 win |
24 May 2009 | KC Stadium | Hull City | 1-0 win |
26 December 2008 | Britannia Stadium | Stoke City | 1-0 win |
21 January 2007 | Emirates Stadium | Arsenal | 2-1 loss |
23 September 2006 | Madejski Stadium | Reading | 1-1 draw |
6 March 2006 | JJB Stadium | Wigan Athletic | 2-1 win |
14 March 2004 | Etihad Stadium | Manchester City | 4-1 loss |
27 September 2003 | King Power Stadium | Leicester City | 4-1 win |
13 January 2002 | St Mary's Stadium | Southampton | 3-1 win |
28 December 1999 | Stadium of Light | Sunderland | 2-2 draw |
18 October 1997 | Pride Park | Derby County | 2-2 draw |
20 September 1997 | Reebok Stadium | Bolton Wanderers | 0-0 draw |
5 May 1996 | Riverside Stadium | Middlesbrough | 3-0 win |
Monday was the 20th time Manchester United have visited a newly-opened stadium for the first time in a Premier League fixture. Victory over Everton was their tenth win in such a match, with 50% far from a terrible ratio.
However, before beating Everton, it was just two victories in six attempts since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson. Both of these came in London, overcoming West Ham in 2017 and Brentford five years later. Also, excluding newly-promoted teams, the Red Devils' only wins have come at Southampton, West Ham and now Everton.
They've suffered defeats when taking on Brighton and Arsenal at their new homes, as well as in the first-ever Manchester derby played at what we now know to be the Etihad, demolished 4-1 by Kevin Keegan's team back in March 2004.
Well, with Frank Lampard's team flying high at the top of the EFL Championship, Man United could be visited the catchily named Coventry Building Society Arena for the first time come next season. Millwall and Wrexham also make up the play-off places, meaning the Den and the Racecourse could soon become Premier League stadia for the first time too.
Of course, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who has been in the news for saying repulsive, loathsome and obnoxious stuff of late, plans to build a New Old Trafford, so perhaps Man United's record at new stadiums may be a cause for concerns.