£85.00
Date 01/05/1948
Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers 1948
This original football programme comes from the Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers match on Saturday 1 May 1948. Manchester United came out on top in this First Division game, which ended Manchester United 4-1 Blackburn Rovers.
This is a Manchester United football programme from the Matt Busby era. Man Utd's goals came from Pearson (3) and Delaney in front of a crowd of 44,439 at Maine Road.
Whether you collect a single club or the wider world of football memorabilia, this is a genuine original worth adding to the shelf.
| Competition | First Division (1947/48) |
|---|---|
| Result | Manchester United 4-1 Blackburn Rovers |
| Man Utd scorers | Pearson (3), Delaney |
| Venue | Maine Road, Manchester |
| Attendance | 44,439 |
| Man Utd manager | Matt Busby |
Condition: V Good, cfld, lcr, slrs, slight light wear on the rear fold only
Did you know?
- This was league meeting number 46 between the sides – the previous 45 had produced 15 Manchester United wins, 19 for Blackburn Rovers and 11 draws.
- Earlier that season the sides had met at Blackburn Rovers, where the score was Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Manchester United.
- By the end of 1947/48, Manchester United had finished 2nd of 22 in the First Division.
- Pearson scored a hat-trick for Manchester United in this game.
See also: Blackburn Rovers football programmes · Manchester United football programmes 1947/48
SKU: 51221
