Manchester United Draw vs West Ham Delays Viral Haircut Bet After Benjamin Šeško’s 96th-Minute Goal

Manchester United missed out on a fifth consecutive victory — and with it, delayed one of the most viral fan promises of the season. Frank Ilett, the supporter who vowed not to cut his hair until the Red Devils won five straight matches, will have to keep waiting after a dramatic 1-1 draw against West Ham United.

A 96th-minute goal from Benjamin Šeško rescued a point for Michael Carrick’s side, but it wasn’t enough to secure the winning streak fans had hoped for. The unusual haircut bet once again stole headlines, adding a unique layer of intrigue to an already tense Premier League clash.

West Ham made life difficult early in the second half. Tomáš Souček opened the scoring in the 50th minute following a move initiated by Jarrod Bowen, igniting the London Stadium crowd and putting United’s five-win dream on hold.

Manchester United pushed forward in response. Casemiro found the net with a powerful header, but the goal was ruled out by VAR for offside. When Šeško finally equalized deep into stoppage time, hopes briefly resurfaced — but there wasn’t enough time left to complete a comeback victory.

Frank Ilett has now gone more than 490 days without a haircut. What began as a personal pledge has turned into a viral phenomenon, with every Manchester United match now carrying the added suspense of whether his hair journey will finally end.

The draw postpones any trip to the barber until at least late March. The streak now stands at four wins and one draw, meaning the hair remains untouched — for now.

Despite the setback, Manchester United continues to push for a top-four Premier League finish and Champions League qualification. However, the symbolic mission tied to their recent form remains incomplete, adding another chapter to the story of the club’s most famous fan bet.

As United battles to return to Europe’s elite competition, Frank Ilett will keep sporting his flowing locks. This time, the 96th-minute goal saved a point — but not the haircut.