Official: Big fixture update emerges for Man United ahead of new campaign

Manchester United have confirmed that four of their fixtures for the upcoming season, including the Manchester derby, have been rescheduled. Fixture changes The four games that have been subjected to changes are set to be played in August and September. Michael Carrick and his players kick off the 2026/27 campaign against newly-promoted Hull City on Saturday 22 August. This meeting kicks off at 12:30 BST. United’s clashes against Ipswich Town, Everton, Manchester City and Fulham have all received new dates. The Red Devils will take on Ipswich, who have also returned to the Premier League after one season in the Championship, on 30 August. This game is set to start at 16:30 BST and will be broadcast on Sky Sports. A week later, United have a date at the Hill Dickinson Stadium to face David Moyes’ Everton. This fixture has been given the 14:00 BST. Just like the Ipswich game, it will also be shown on Sky Sports. United will be playing in the Champions League after this and then they will look forward to locking horns with cross-town rivals Manchester City on 13 September at Old Trafford. Enzo Maresca will experience the Manchester derby for the first time as a manager, having stepped into the role vacated by Pep Guardiola. It’s a Super Sunday showdown, kicking off at 16:30 BST. United round off their pre-break schedule with a trip to Fulham on 20 September, 16:30 BST. Transfer plans United’s squad returns to training on Thursday with more departures than arrivals so far this window. Casemiro, Jadon Sancho, Rasmus Hojlund, Tyrell Malacia and Andre Onana have all departed. As it stands, there has been no official signing, although Ederson is poised to be the first. United have an agreement in place with Atalanta for Ederson. The transfer will get over the line imminently, with Brazil now out of the World Cup. Having missed out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes, United are now exploring moves for alternative midfield targets including Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Alex Scott (Bournemouth), Andrey Santos (Chelsea) and Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund). Featured image Carl Recine via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!