Manchester United v Preston 1949 – 1940’s

About the Manchester United v Preston North End 1949 Programme

Here we have a genuine football programme for Manchester United v Preston North End, dated Saturday 23 April 1949. Honours were even in this First Division match, which finished 2-2. It would make a fine addition to any collection of football memorabilia, and a must for Man Utd collectors.

Match Details

• Result: Manchester United 2-2 Preston North End
• Competition: First Division (1948/49)
• Date: Saturday 23 April 1949

Worth Knowing

• Going into this fixture, the league head-to-head stood at 13 wins for Manchester United, 16 for Preston North End and 16 draws from 45 meetings.
• Earlier that season the sides had met at Preston North End, where the score was Preston North End 1-6 Manchester United.
• Manchester United ended the 1948/49 season 2nd in the First Division with 53 points.

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