1990–91 Manchester United F.C. season League Cup League Cup

| Date_ | Round | Opponents | H_A | Result_F_A | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 September 1990 | Round 2 First leg | Halifax Town | A | 3 – 1 | 6841 |
| 10 October 1990 | Round 2 Second leg | Halifax Town | H | 2 – 1 | 22295 |
| 31 October 1990 | Round 3 | Liverpool | H | 3 – 1 | 42033 |
| 28 November 1990 | Round 4 | Arsenal | A | 6 – 2 | 40844 |
| 16 January 1991 | Round 5 | Southampton | A | 1 – 1 | 21101 |
| 23 January 1991 | Round 5 Replay | Southampton | H | 3 – 2 | 41903 |
| 10 February 1991 | Semi-final First leg | Leeds United | H | 2 – 1 | 34050 |
| 24 February 1991 | Semi-final Second leg | Leeds United | A | 1 – 0 | 32014 |
| 21 April 1991 | Final | Sheffield Wednesday | N | 0 – 1 | 77612 |