High hopes are rising again for Frank Ilett as Manchester United. have now won two matches in a row. Softfootball has been closely following Ilett’s unusual challenge, he vowed not to cut his hair until United secure five consecutive victories.
Earlier in the season, United came agonizingly close to achieving that target. Up until February 10, they were on a strong run before being held to a 1-1 draw by West Ham United. That result forced Ilett’s “Haircut Wait” to continue.
Before that setback, United had built serious momentum. After suffering a 2-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. in the FA Cup third round, they responded impressively with four straight wins:
- A 2-0 home victory over Manchester City on Saturday, January 17, 2026
- A thrilling 3-2 away win against Arsenal on Sunday, January 25, 2026
- A 3-2 home triumph over Fulham on Sunday, February 1, 2026
- A 2-0 home win against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, February 7, 2026
However, the draw with West Ham ended the streak at four, denying both the club and Ilett their immediate goal.
Now, United appear to be rebuilding another run. They have secured a 1-0 away win over Everton and followed it up with a 2-1 home victory against Crystal Palace. That leaves three more matches standing between Ilett and his long-awaited haircut.
The remaining fixtures will be against Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and AFC Bournemouth.
Should United manage to win all three, the five-match streak will finally be complete — and Frank Ilett’s patience, and hair, may at last be trimmed.
