Manchester United 2-1 Aston Villa LIVE — Man Utd Lead at Old Trafford, Sesko and Bruno Deliver — Sunday, March 15, 2026
Manchester United are leading Aston Villa 2-1 in a pulsating Premier League encounter at Old Trafford right now. Man Utd took the lead in the 53rd minute, Villa equalized in the 64th, and Manchester United F.C. immediately restored their advantage in the 71st through a third goal. Here is everything happening live.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa — Live Score and Key Events
The match kicked off at 10:00 AM ET today, Sunday March 15. Man United dominated possession early and have been the superior side across most of the 90 minutes, though Aston Villa showed they can hurt any team on the counter.
| Minute | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 41' | Yellow Card — Aston Villa | 0-0 |
| 53' | GOAL — Manchester United | 1-0 |
| 60' | Yellow Card — Man Utd | 1-0 |
| 61' | Double Substitution — Aston Villa | 1-0 |
| 64' | GOAL — Aston Villa | 1-1 |
| 69' | Yellow Card — Aston Villa | 1-1 |
| 71' | GOAL — Manchester United | 2-1 |
Man Utd vs Aston Villa — Live Match Stats
Man United have been the dominant side in every statistical category. Their 54 percent possession, 11 total shots, and four shots on target tell the story of a team in control. Aston Villa have managed just six shots total and carry two yellow cards after a physical and frustrated second half.
| Stat | Man Utd | Aston Villa |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Shots Total | 11 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 2 |
| Corner Kicks | 6 | 3 |
| Fouls | 7 | 5 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
Manchester United Lineup at Old Trafford Today
Man Utd are set up with Bayindir in goal behind a back four of Dalot, Maguire, Heaven, and Malacia. Ugarte anchors the midfield alongside Mount and Bruno Fernandes pulling the strings. Sesko and Zirkzee lead the attack with Cunha available from the bench to add energy late on.
Aston Villa started with Martinez in goal and a back line including Pau Torres, Konsa, Mings, and Lindelof. Douglas Luiz and Elliott operate centrally, with Bailey threatening on the flank and Abraham up front alongside Abraham in a mobile attacking shape.
Where to Watch Manchester United F.C. vs Aston Villa
In the United States, Manchester United vs Aston Villa is broadcast live on Peacock Premium. In the United Kingdom, the match is live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. Streaming is available via the Sky Go and NBC Sports apps for subscribers.
Man Utd Premier League Standing — Top 4 Picture Getting Tight
A Manchester United win today would push them to 57 points and strengthen their grip on third place in the Premier League table. The gap between Man Utd and fourth-placed Aston Villa currently sits at three points, making this a direct six-pointer between two Champions League hopefuls with nine games remaining.
| Rank | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 31 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 70 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 30 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 61 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 30 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 54 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 30 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 51 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 48 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 30 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 48 |
Man United Form and What Comes Next
Manchester United arrive into this match in strong recent form. They beat Crystal Palace 2-1 on March 1, defeated Tottenham 2-0, and pulled off a stunning 3-2 win at Arsenal in January. Their only recent setback was a 2-1 loss at Newcastle on March 4.
Next up for Manchester United F.C. is a trip to AFC Bournemouth on Friday, March 20 at 4:00 PM ET. For Aston Villa, a defeat today puts pressure on the rest of their top-four push heading into the final stretch of the Premier League season.
