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Date 17/09/1955
Manchester United v Preston 1955
Here we have a genuine football programme for Manchester United v Preston North End, dated Saturday 17 September 1955. The First Division fixture finished 3-2, a home win for Manchester United.
This is a Manchester United football programme from the Matt Busby era. Man Utd's goals came from Pegg, Taylor and Viollet in front of a crowd of 33,078 at Old Trafford.
| Competition | First Division (1955/56) |
|---|---|
| Result | Manchester United 3-2 Preston North End |
| Man Utd scorers | Pegg, Taylor, Viollet |
| Venue | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Attendance | 33,078 |
| Man Utd manager | Matt Busby |
Condition: V Good, cfld, lcr
Did you know?
- This was a title-winning season for Manchester United, who topped the First Division in 1955/56 with 60 points.
- This was league meeting number 55 between the sides – the previous 54 had produced 20 Manchester United wins, 17 for Preston North End and 17 draws.
- The return fixture at Preston North End later that season finished Preston North End 3-1 Manchester United.
- Tommy Taylor was Manchester United's top league scorer in 1955/56 with 25 goals.
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SKU: 08608
