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Man Utd confirm Old Trafford music change — only one song will play after wins

Originally posted on HITC | By Dale O'Donnell | Last updated Oct 16, 2025 8:33 AM ET

Manchester United have responded to a survey issued to fans as they attempt to settle on their PA arrangements on matchday.

Football clubs across the world felt the absence of fans during the global pandemic because teams were forced to play in front of empty stadiums.

That is partly why Manchester United are trying to ensure that their matchday traditions at Old Trafford benefit the entire experience.

Manchester United fans have personal pre-match rituals, but most share similar routines. Usually, supporters get to their seats early, take in the atmosphere as music and chants fill Old Trafford, and watch the squad warm up on the pitch.

The playlist often includes ‘United Road,’ adapted from ‘Country Roads,’ along with The Stone Roses’ track ‘This Is The One.’

Man Utd decide when stadium music will be played

United reached out to 6,500 fans from a pool of over 50,000 season ticket holders and Executive Club Members before making a final call on how they’d handle matchday music at Old Trafford.

Of those who responded, 40% were seated in the Stretford End. According to minutes from United’s first Fans’ Forum of the 2025/26 season, music will now be played between the end of warm-ups and team walkout, except for high-profile fixtures.

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This Is the One will continue to play as players walk onto the pitch, with Country Roads following mandatory competition anthems ahead of kick-off.

There won’t be any music played after draws or defeats. However, Glory Glory Man United will continue to play after victories.

The Red Army have publicly opposed playing more music during matches at Old Trafford and said they would prefer if songs weren’t used to drown out the sound of the Stretford End.

Ineos are also looking to improve the overall atmosphere by building a new stadium. But as it stands right now, that project hasn’t gotten off the ground yet.

Positive reaction to Man Utd’s e-bar trial

The club confirmed that the E-Bar trial during their 2-0 win over Sunderland was well received. Four machines were set up in the North Level 0 concourse, pouring over 600 pints of Madri and fruit cider before kick-off and at half-time.

With each unit able to pour two pints in just seven seconds, United are now considering other areas of Old Trafford for a wider rollout.

E-Bars aren’t exactly new technology either, with plenty of other stadiums already putting them into action on matchdays.

This article first appeared on HITC and was syndicated with permission.

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