Colchester United v Manchester United, 20 February 1979
| Score | 1-0 to Manchester United |
| Competition | FA Cup 5th round |
| Attendance | 13,171 |
View Colchester United v Manchester United head to head
Goals:
| Jimmy Greenhoff |
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Starting lineup:
Gary Bailey
Goalkeeper
Arthur Albiston
Defender
Martin Buchan
Defender
Gordon McQueen
Defender
Brian Greenhoff
Defender/Midfielder
Steve Coppell
Midfielder
Sammy McIlroy
Midfielder
Mickey Thomas
Midfielder
Jimmy Greenhoff
Forward
Lou Macari
Forward
Andy Ritchie
Forward
Substitutions:
| Jimmy Nicholl for Brian Greenhoff |
On the bench:
Defender
Jimmy Nicholl