He joined Manchester United's youth academy at the age of seven and progressed through the age groups.

He was part of the Manchester United side that won the 2010–11 FA Youth Cup, before signing a professional contract in the summer of 2011. Lingard was first included in a senior match day squad on 30 November 2011, in the League Cup quarter-finals against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford, remaining unused as Sir Alex Ferguson's team lost 2–1 after extra time.

He had his only other call-up of the season on 4 January 2012, again unused in a 3–0 away Premier League loss to Newcastle United. 

He has formed a habit of scoring at Wembley with his extra time strike stunned Crystal Palace to gift 10-man United a record 12th FA Cup.

He scored the opening goal as Manchester United beat Premier League champions Leicester City 2–1 to win the 2016 FA Community Shield at Wembley.