Manchester United Data
League Division One · Matchday 24

Sheffield Wednesday v Manchester United

0–2
Saturday 11th February 1989 · Hillsborough · Att: 34,820

Manchester United beat Sheffield Wednesday 2–0 at Hillsborough on Saturday 11th February 1989 in the League Division One. Brian McClair (37', 61') scored for United.

Timeline

Running score
  1. Kick Off
  2. 37' Brian McClair 0–1
  3. Half Time
  4. 61' Brian McClair 0–2
  5. 83' Russell Beardsmore for Hughes
  6. Full Time 0–2

Match Facts

Starting XI

Managers

MUFC
Alex Ferguson
Manchester United
OPP
Peter Eustace
Sheffield Wednesday

United vs Sheffield Wednesday History

Meeting 101 of 124
124
Played
54
Won
27
Drawn
43
Lost
200
Goals For
171
Goals Against
All-time record, from the first meeting on Saturday 22nd October 1892. After this match United had played Sheffield Wednesday 101 times: 43W 21D 37L.
All-timePWDLFAWin%
Home 6139148 1225863.9
Away 62151334 7811224.2
Neutral 1001 010.0
All 124 meetings with Sheffield Wednesday →

Match results, lineups and goalscorers compiled from mufcinfo.com; advanced match statistics (xG, shots, possession) via FBref and FotMob where available. Last updated 29 September 2026. How we compile this data →