Johnny Carey
| Date of birth | 23 February 1919 |
| Place of birth | Dublin |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Position | Full back |
John Carey was United's captain when they won the FA Cup (1948) and League title (1952) - Busby's first successes. A sprightly forward pre-war, Busby converted him successfully to a classy defender, skilful, inspirational and play-maker from the back, unique at this time. An intelligent, studious player he was Busby's 'manager on the pitch', versatile playing in every defensive position including once as goalkeeper. Footballer of the Year in 1949, this modest man was genuinely surprised he was considered such a good player.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James` Gate | 01 Nov 1936 | ||
| Manchester United | 01 Nov 1936 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937-38 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 1937-38 | Manchester United | League Division Two | 16 | 3 |
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| 1938-39 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1938-39 | Manchester United | League Division One | 32 | 6 |
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| 1939-40 | Irish XI | Unofficial | 1 | ||||
| 1945-46 | Ireland | Victory | 2 | ||||
| 1945-46 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 1946-47 | Ireland | British Home Championship | 2 | ||||
| 1946-47 | Ireland | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 1946-47 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1946-47 | Manchester United | League Division One | 31 | ||||
| 1946-47 | Rest of Europe | Anniversary | 1 | ||||
| 1947-48 | Ireland | British Home Championship | 1 | ||||
| 1947-48 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 6 | ||||
| 1947-48 | Manchester United | League Division One | 37 | 1 |
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| 1948-49 | Ireland | British Home Championship | 3 | ||||
| 1948-49 | Manchester United | FA Charity Shield | 1 | ||||
| 1948-49 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 7 | ||||
| 1948-49 | Manchester United | League Division One | 41 | 1 |
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| 1949-50 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 5 | ||||
| 1949-50 | Manchester United | League Division One | 38 | 1 |
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| 1950-51 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 1950-51 | Manchester United | League Division One | 39 | ||||
| 1951-52 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1951-52 | Manchester United | League Division One | 38 | 3 |
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| 1952-53 | Manchester United | FA Charity Shield | 1 | ||||
| 1952-53 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 1952-53 | Manchester United | League Division One | 32 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 1937 | Manchester United v Southampton | L | 1-2 | League Division Two | |
| 02 Oct 1937 | Manchester United v Sheffield United | L | 0-1 | League Division Two | |
| 28 Dec 1937 | Nottingham Forest v Manchester United | W | 2-3 | League Division Two | |
| 01 Jan 1938 | Newcastle United v Manchester United | D | 2-2 | League Division Two | |
| 15 Jan 1938 | Manchester United v Luton Town | W | 4-2 | League Division Two | |
| 22 Jan 1938 | Barnsley v Manchester United | D | 2-2 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 26 Jan 1938 | Manchester United v Barnsley | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 29 Jan 1938 | Manchester United v Stockport County | W | 3-1 | League Division Two | |
| 02 Feb 1938 | Barnsley v Manchester United | D | 2-2 | League Division Two | |
| 05 Feb 1938 | Southampton v Manchester United | D | 3-3 | League Division Two | |
| 12 Feb 1938 | Brentford v Manchester United | L | 2-0 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 17 Feb 1938 | Sheffield United v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | League Division Two | |
| 19 Feb 1938 | Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 0-1 | League Division Two | |
| 05 Mar 1938 | Sheffield Wednesday v Manchester United | W | 1-3 | League Division Two | |
| 12 Mar 1938 | Manchester United v Fulham | W | 1-0 | League Division Two | |
| 19 Mar 1938 | Plymouth Argyle v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division Two | |
| 26 Mar 1938 | Manchester United v Chesterfield | W | 4-1 | League Division Two | |
| 02 Apr 1938 | Aston Villa v Manchester United | L | 3-0 | League Division Two | |
| 09 Apr 1938 | Manchester United v Norwich City | D | 0-0 | League Division Two | |
| 10 Sep 1938 | Grimsby Town v Manchester United | L | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 17 Sep 1938 | Stoke City v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 24 Sep 1938 | Manchester United v Chelsea | W | 5-1 | League Division One | |
| 01 Oct 1938 | Preston North End v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 08 Oct 1938 | Manchester United v Charlton Athletic | L | 0-2 | League Division One | |
| 15 Oct 1938 | Manchester United v Blackpool | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 22 Oct 1938 | Derby County v Manchester United | L | 5-1 | League Division One | |
| 29 Oct 1938 | Manchester United v Sunderland | L | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 05 Nov 1938 | Aston Villa v Manchester United | W | 0-2 | League Division One | |
| 12 Nov 1938 | Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 1-3 | League Division One | |
| 19 Nov 1938 | Everton v Manchester United | L | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 10 Dec 1938 | Manchester United v Arsenal | W | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 17 Dec 1938 | Brentford v Manchester United | W | 2-5 | League Division One | |
| 24 Dec 1938 | Manchester United v Middlesbrough | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 26 Dec 1938 | Manchester United v Leicester City | W | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 27 Dec 1938 | Leicester City v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 31 Dec 1938 | Birmingham City v Manchester United | D | 3-3 | League Division One | |
| 07 Jan 1939 | West Bromwich Albion v Manchester United | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 11 Jan 1939 | Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion | L | 1-5 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 14 Jan 1939 | Manchester United v Grimsby Town | W | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 21 Jan 1939 | Manchester United v Stoke City | L | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 04 Feb 1939 | Manchester United v Preston North End | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 18 Feb 1939 | Blackpool v Manchester United | W | 3-5 | League Division One | |
| 25 Feb 1939 | Manchester United v Derby County | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 04 Mar 1939 | Sunderland v Manchester United | L | 5-2 | League Division One | |
| 11 Mar 1939 | Manchester United v Aston Villa | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 01 Apr 1939 | Huddersfield Town v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 07 Apr 1939 | Manchester United v Leeds United | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 08 Apr 1939 | Manchester United v Portsmouth | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 10 Apr 1939 | Leeds United v Manchester United | L | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 15 Apr 1939 | Arsenal v Manchester United | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 22 Apr 1939 | Manchester United v Brentford | W | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 29 Apr 1939 | Bolton Wanderers v Manchester United | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 06 May 1939 | Manchester United v Liverpool | W | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 05 Jan 1946 | Accrington Stanley v Manchester United | D | 2-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round 1st leg |
| 09 Jan 1946 | Manchester United v Accrington Stanley | W |
5-1 Agg: 7-3 |
FA Cup | 3rd round 2nd leg |
| 26 Jan 1946 | Manchester United v Preston North End | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 30 Jan 1946 | Preston North End v Manchester United | L | 3-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 31 Aug 1946 | Manchester United v Grimsby Town | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 04 Sep 1946 | Chelsea v Manchester United | W | 0-3 | League Division One | |
| 07 Sep 1946 | Charlton Athletic v Manchester United | W | 1-3 | League Division One | |
| 11 Sep 1946 | Manchester United v Liverpool | W | 5-0 | League Division One | |
| 14 Sep 1946 | Manchester United v Middlesbrough | W | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 18 Sep 1946 | Manchester United v Chelsea | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 21 Sep 1946 | Stoke City v Manchester United | L | 3-2 | League Division One | |
| 05 Oct 1946 | Manchester United v Preston North End | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 12 Oct 1946 | Sheffield United v Manchester United | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 19 Oct 1946 | Blackpool v Manchester United | L | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 23 Nov 1946 | Manchester United v Huddersfield Town | W | 5-2 | League Division One | |
| 30 Nov 1946 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United | L | 3-2 | League Division One | |
| 07 Dec 1946 | Manchester United v Brentford | W | 4-1 | League Division One | |
| 14 Dec 1946 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 25 Dec 1946 | Bolton Wanderers v Manchester United | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 26 Dec 1946 | Manchester United v Bolton Wanderers | W | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 11 Jan 1947 | Bradford Park Avenue v Manchester United | W | 0-3 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 18 Jan 1947 | Middlesbrough v Manchester United | W | 2-4 | League Division One | |
| 25 Jan 1947 | Manchester United v Nottingham Forest | L | 0-2 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 22 Feb 1947 | Manchester United v Blackpool | W | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 08 Mar 1947 | Manchester United v Aston Villa | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 15 Mar 1947 | Derby County v Manchester United | L | 4-3 | League Division One | |
| 22 Mar 1947 | Manchester United v Everton | W | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 29 Mar 1947 | Huddersfield Town v Manchester United | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 05 Apr 1947 | Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 07 Apr 1947 | Manchester United v Leeds United | W | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 08 Apr 1947 | Leeds United v Manchester United | W | 0-2 | League Division One | |
| 12 Apr 1947 | Brentford v Manchester United | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 19 Apr 1947 | Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers | W | 4-0 | League Division One | |
| 26 Apr 1947 | Portsmouth v Manchester United | W | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 03 May 1947 | Liverpool v Manchester United | L | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 17 May 1947 | Manchester United v Portsmouth | W | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 26 May 1947 | Manchester United v Sheffield United | W | 6-2 | League Division One | |
| 23 Aug 1947 | Middlesbrough v Manchester United | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 27 Aug 1947 | Manchester United v Liverpool | W | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 30 Aug 1947 | Manchester United v Charlton Athletic | W | 6-2 | League Division One | |
| 03 Sep 1947 | Liverpool v Manchester United | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 06 Sep 1947 | Arsenal v Manchester United | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 08 Sep 1947 | Burnley v Manchester United | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 13 Sep 1947 | Manchester United v Sheffield United | L | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 20 Sep 1947 | Manchester City v Manchester United | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 18 Oct 1947 | Sunderland v Manchester United | L | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 25 Oct 1947 | Manchester United v Aston Villa | W | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 01 Nov 1947 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United | W | 2-6 | League Division One | |
| 08 Nov 1947 | Manchester United v Huddersfield Town | D | 4-4 | League Division One | |
| 15 Nov 1947 | Derby County v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 22 Nov 1947 | Manchester United v Everton | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 29 Nov 1947 | Chelsea v Manchester United | W | 0-4 | League Division One | |
| 06 Dec 1947 | Manchester United v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 13 Dec 1947 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 25 Dec 1947 | Manchester United v Portsmouth | W | 3-2 | League Division One | |
| 27 Dec 1947 | Portsmouth v Manchester United | W | 1-3 | League Division One | |
| 01 Jan 1948 | Manchester United v Burnley | W | 5-0 | League Division One | |
| 03 Jan 1948 | Charlton Athletic v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 10 Jan 1948 | Aston Villa v Manchester United | W | 4-6 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 17 Jan 1948 | Manchester United v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 24 Jan 1948 | Manchester United v Liverpool | W | 3-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 31 Jan 1948 | Sheffield United v Manchester United | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 07 Feb 1948 | Manchester United v Charlton Athletic | W | 2-0 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 14 Feb 1948 | Manchester United v Preston North End | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 21 Feb 1948 | Stoke City v Manchester United | W | 0-2 | League Division One | |
| 28 Feb 1948 | Manchester United v Preston North End | W | 4-1 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 06 Mar 1948 | Manchester United v Sunderland | W | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 13 Mar 1948 | Manchester United v Derby County | W | 3-1 | FA Cup | Semi-final |
| 17 Mar 1948 | Grimsby Town v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 20 Mar 1948 | Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 3-2 | League Division One | |
| 22 Mar 1948 | Aston Villa v Manchester United | W | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 26 Mar 1948 | Manchester United v Bolton Wanderers | L | 0-2 | League Division One | |
| 27 Mar 1948 | Huddersfield Town v Manchester United | W | 0-2 | League Division One | |
| 29 Mar 1948 | Bolton Wanderers v Manchester United | W | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 03 Apr 1948 | Manchester United v Derby County | W | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 07 Apr 1948 | Manchester United v Manchester City | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 17 Apr 1948 | Manchester United v Chelsea | W | 5-0 | League Division One | |
| 24 Apr 1948 | Manchester United v Blackpool | W | 4-2 | FA Cup | Final |
| 28 Apr 1948 | Blackpool v Manchester United | L | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 01 May 1948 | Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers | W | 4-1 | League Division One | |
| 21 Aug 1948 | Manchester United v Derby County | L | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 23 Aug 1948 | Blackpool v Manchester United | W | 0-3 | League Division One | |
| 28 Aug 1948 | Arsenal v Manchester United | W | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 01 Sep 1948 | Manchester United v Blackpool | L | 3-4 | League Division One | |
| 04 Sep 1948 | Manchester United v Huddersfield Town | W | 4-1 | League Division One | |
| 08 Sep 1948 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United | L | 3-2 | League Division One | |
| 11 Sep 1948 | Manchester City v Manchester United | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 15 Sep 1948 | Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 18 Sep 1948 | Sheffield United v Manchester United | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 25 Sep 1948 | Manchester United v Aston Villa | W | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 02 Oct 1948 | Sunderland v Manchester United | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 06 Oct 1948 | Arsenal v Manchester United | L | 4-3 | FA Charity Shield | |
| 16 Oct 1948 | Stoke City v Manchester United | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 23 Oct 1948 | Manchester United v Burnley | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 30 Oct 1948 | Preston North End v Manchester United | W | 1-6 | League Division One | |
| 06 Nov 1948 | Manchester United v Everton | W | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 13 Nov 1948 | Chelsea v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 20 Nov 1948 | Manchester United v Birmingham City | W | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 27 Nov 1948 | Middlesbrough v Manchester United | W | 1-4 | League Division One | |
| 04 Dec 1948 | Manchester United v Newcastle United | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 11 Dec 1948 | Portsmouth v Manchester United | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 18 Dec 1948 | Derby County v Manchester United | W | 1-3 | League Division One | |
| 25 Dec 1948 | Manchester United v Liverpool | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 27 Dec 1948 | Liverpool v Manchester United | W | 0-2 | League Division One | |
| 01 Jan 1949 | Manchester United v Arsenal | W | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 08 Jan 1949 | Manchester United v Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic | W | 6-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 22 Jan 1949 | Manchester United v Manchester City | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 29 Jan 1949 | Manchester United v Bradford Park Avenue | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 05 Feb 1949 | Bradford Park Avenue v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 07 Feb 1949 | Manchester United v Bradford Park Avenue | W | 5-0 | FA Cup | 4th round 2nd replay |
| 12 Feb 1949 | Manchester United v Yeovil Town | W | 8-0 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 19 Feb 1949 | Aston Villa v Manchester United | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 05 Mar 1949 | Charlton Athletic v Manchester United | W | 2-3 | League Division One | |
| 12 Mar 1949 | Manchester United v Stoke City | W | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 19 Mar 1949 | Birmingham City v Manchester United | L | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 26 Mar 1949 | Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | Semi-final |
| 02 Apr 1949 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | Semi-final replay |
| 06 Apr 1949 | Huddersfield Town v Manchester United | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 09 Apr 1949 | Manchester United v Chelsea | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 15 Apr 1949 | Bolton Wanderers v Manchester United | W | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 16 Apr 1949 | Burnley v Manchester United | W | 0-2 | League Division One | |
| 18 Apr 1949 | Manchester United v Bolton Wanderers | W | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 21 Apr 1949 | Manchester United v Sunderland | L | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 23 Apr 1949 | Manchester United v Preston North End | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 27 Apr 1949 | Everton v Manchester United | L | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 30 Apr 1949 | Newcastle United v Manchester United | W | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 02 May 1949 | Manchester United v Middlesbrough | W | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 04 May 1949 | Manchester United v Sheffield United | W | 3-2 | League Division One | |
| 07 May 1949 | Manchester United v Portsmouth | W | 3-2 | League Division One | |
| 20 Aug 1949 | Derby County v Manchester United | W | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 24 Aug 1949 | Manchester United v Bolton Wanderers | W | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 27 Aug 1949 | Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 31 Aug 1949 | Bolton Wanderers v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 03 Sep 1949 | Manchester United v Manchester City | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 07 Sep 1949 | Liverpool v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 10 Sep 1949 | Chelsea v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 17 Sep 1949 | Manchester United v Stoke City | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 24 Sep 1949 | Burnley v Manchester United | L | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 01 Oct 1949 | Manchester United v Sunderland | L | 1-3 | League Division One | |
| 15 Oct 1949 | Aston Villa v Manchester United | W | 0-4 | League Division One | |
| 22 Oct 1949 | Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 29 Oct 1949 | Portsmouth v Manchester United | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 05 Nov 1949 | Manchester United v Huddersfield Town | W | 6-0 | League Division One | |
| 12 Nov 1949 | Everton v Manchester United | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 19 Nov 1949 | Manchester United v Middlesbrough | W | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 26 Nov 1949 | Blackpool v Manchester United | D | 3-3 | League Division One | |
| 03 Dec 1949 | Manchester United v Newcastle United | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 10 Dec 1949 | Fulham v Manchester United | L | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 17 Dec 1949 | Manchester United v Derby County | L | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 24 Dec 1949 | West Bromwich Albion v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 26 Dec 1949 | Manchester United v Arsenal | W | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 27 Dec 1949 | Arsenal v Manchester United | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 31 Dec 1949 | Manchester City v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 07 Jan 1950 | Manchester United v Weymouth | W | 4-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 14 Jan 1950 | Manchester United v Chelsea | W | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 21 Jan 1950 | Stoke City v Manchester United | L | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 28 Jan 1950 | Watford v Manchester United | W | 0-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 04 Feb 1950 | Manchester United v Burnley | W | 3-2 | League Division One | |
| 11 Feb 1950 | Manchester United v Portsmouth | D | 3-3 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 15 Feb 1950 | Portsmouth v Manchester United | W | 1-3 | FA Cup | 5th round replay |
| 18 Feb 1950 | Sunderland v Manchester United | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 25 Feb 1950 | Charlton Athletic v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 04 Mar 1950 | Chelsea v Manchester United | L | 2-0 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 08 Mar 1950 | Manchester United v Aston Villa | W | 7-0 | League Division One | |
| 11 Mar 1950 | Middlesbrough v Manchester United | W | 2-3 | League Division One | |
| 15 Mar 1950 | Manchester United v Liverpool | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 18 Mar 1950 | Manchester United v Blackpool | L | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 25 Mar 1950 | Huddersfield Town v Manchester United | L | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 01 Apr 1950 | Manchester United v Everton | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 07 Apr 1950 | Manchester United v Birmingham City | L | 0-2 | League Division One | |
| 08 Apr 1950 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 10 Apr 1950 | Birmingham City v Manchester United | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 19 Aug 1950 | Manchester United v Fulham | W | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 23 Aug 1950 | Liverpool v Manchester United | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 26 Aug 1950 | Bolton Wanderers v Manchester United | L | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 30 Aug 1950 | Manchester United v Liverpool | W | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 02 Sep 1950 | Manchester United v Blackpool | W | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 04 Sep 1950 | Aston Villa v Manchester United | W | 1-3 | League Division One | |
| 09 Sep 1950 | Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United | L | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 13 Sep 1950 | Manchester United v Aston Villa | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 16 Sep 1950 | Manchester United v Charlton Athletic | W | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 23 Sep 1950 | Middlesbrough v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 30 Sep 1950 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 07 Oct 1950 | Manchester United v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 14 Oct 1950 | Arsenal v Manchester United | L | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 21 Oct 1950 | Manchester United v Portsmouth | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 28 Oct 1950 | Everton v Manchester United | W | 1-4 | League Division One | |
| 04 Nov 1950 | Manchester United v Burnley | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 11 Nov 1950 | Chelsea v Manchester United | L | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 18 Nov 1950 | Manchester United v Stoke City | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 02 Dec 1950 | Manchester United v Newcastle United | L | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 23 Dec 1950 | Manchester United v Bolton Wanderers | L | 2-3 | League Division One | |
| 25 Dec 1950 | Sunderland v Manchester United | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 26 Dec 1950 | Manchester United v Sunderland | L | 3-5 | League Division One | |
| 06 Jan 1951 | Manchester United v Oldham Athletic | W | 4-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 13 Jan 1951 | Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 20 Jan 1951 | Charlton Athletic v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 27 Jan 1951 | Manchester United v Leeds United | W | 4-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 03 Feb 1951 | Manchester United v Middlesbrough | W | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 10 Feb 1951 | Manchester United v Arsenal | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 17 Feb 1951 | Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 24 Feb 1951 | Birmingham City v Manchester United | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 26 Feb 1951 | Sheffield Wednesday v Manchester United | W | 0-4 | League Division One | |
| 03 Mar 1951 | Manchester United v Arsenal | W | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 10 Mar 1951 | Portsmouth v Manchester United | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 17 Mar 1951 | Manchester United v Everton | W | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 23 Mar 1951 | Manchester United v Derby County | W | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 24 Mar 1951 | Burnley v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 26 Mar 1951 | Derby County v Manchester United | W | 2-4 | League Division One | |
| 31 Mar 1951 | Manchester United v Chelsea | W | 4-1 | League Division One | |
| 07 Apr 1951 | Stoke City v Manchester United | L | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 14 Apr 1951 | Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion | W | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 21 Apr 1951 | Newcastle United v Manchester United | W | 0-2 | League Division One | |
| 28 Apr 1951 | Manchester United v Huddersfield Town | W | 6-0 | League Division One | |
| 05 May 1951 | Blackpool v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 18 Aug 1951 | West Bromwich Albion v Manchester United | D | 3-3 | League Division One | |
| 22 Aug 1951 | Manchester United v Middlesbrough | W | 4-2 | League Division One | |
| 25 Aug 1951 | Manchester United v Newcastle United | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 29 Aug 1951 | Middlesbrough v Manchester United | W | 1-4 | League Division One | |
| 01 Sep 1951 | Bolton Wanderers v Manchester United | L | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 05 Sep 1951 | Manchester United v Charlton Athletic | W | 3-2 | League Division One | |
| 08 Sep 1951 | Manchester United v Stoke City | W | 4-0 | League Division One | |
| 12 Sep 1951 | Charlton Athletic v Manchester United | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 15 Sep 1951 | Manchester City v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 22 Sep 1951 | Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United | L | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 29 Sep 1951 | Manchester United v Preston North End | L | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 06 Oct 1951 | Manchester United v Derby County | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 20 Oct 1951 | Manchester United v Sunderland | L | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 27 Oct 1951 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United | W | 0-2 | League Division One | |
| 03 Nov 1951 | Manchester United v Huddersfield Town | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 10 Nov 1951 | Chelsea v Manchester United | L | 4-2 | League Division One | |
| 17 Nov 1951 | Manchester United v Portsmouth | L | 1-3 | League Division One | |
| 24 Nov 1951 | Liverpool v Manchester United | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 01 Dec 1951 | Manchester United v Blackpool | W | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 08 Dec 1951 | Arsenal v Manchester United | W | 1-3 | League Division One | |
| 15 Dec 1951 | Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion | W | 5-1 | League Division One | |
| 22 Dec 1951 | Newcastle United v Manchester United | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 05 Jan 1952 | Stoke City v Manchester United | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 12 Jan 1952 | Manchester United v Hull City | L | 0-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 19 Jan 1952 | Manchester United v Manchester City | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 26 Jan 1952 | Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 09 Feb 1952 | Preston North End v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 16 Feb 1952 | Derby County v Manchester United | W | 0-3 | League Division One | |
| 01 Mar 1952 | Manchester United v Aston Villa | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 08 Mar 1952 | Sunderland v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 15 Mar 1952 | Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 22 Mar 1952 | Huddersfield Town v Manchester United | L | 3-2 | League Division One | |
| 05 Apr 1952 | Portsmouth v Manchester United | L | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 11 Apr 1952 | Burnley v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 12 Apr 1952 | Manchester United v Liverpool | W | 4-0 | League Division One | |
| 14 Apr 1952 | Manchester United v Burnley | W | 6-1 | League Division One | |
| 19 Apr 1952 | Blackpool v Manchester United | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 21 Apr 1952 | Manchester United v Chelsea | W | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 26 Apr 1952 | Manchester United v Arsenal | W | 6-1 | League Division One | |
| 23 Aug 1952 | Manchester United v Chelsea | W | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 27 Aug 1952 | Arsenal v Manchester United | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 30 Aug 1952 | Manchester City v Manchester United | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 03 Sep 1952 | Manchester United v Arsenal | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 10 Sep 1952 | Derby County v Manchester United | W | 2-3 | League Division One | |
| 13 Sep 1952 | Manchester United v Bolton Wanderers | W | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 20 Sep 1952 | Aston Villa v Manchester United | D | 3-3 | League Division One | |
| 24 Sep 1952 | Manchester United v Newcastle United | W | 4-2 | FA Charity Shield | |
| 04 Oct 1952 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United | L | 6-2 | League Division One | |
| 11 Oct 1952 | Manchester United v Stoke City | L | 0-2 | League Division One | |
| 18 Oct 1952 | Preston North End v Manchester United | W | 0-5 | League Division One | |
| 25 Oct 1952 | Manchester United v Burnley | L | 1-3 | League Division One | |
| 06 Dec 1952 | Manchester United v Middlesbrough | W | 3-2 | League Division One | |
| 13 Dec 1952 | Liverpool v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 20 Dec 1952 | Chelsea v Manchester United | W | 2-3 | League Division One | |
| 25 Dec 1952 | Blackpool v Manchester United | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 26 Dec 1952 | Manchester United v Blackpool | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 01 Jan 1953 | Manchester United v Derby County | W | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 03 Jan 1953 | Manchester United v Manchester City | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 10 Jan 1953 | Millwall v Manchester United | W | 0-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 17 Jan 1953 | Manchester United v Portsmouth | W | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 24 Jan 1953 | Bolton Wanderers v Manchester United | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 31 Jan 1953 | Manchester United v Walthamstow Avenue | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 05 Feb 1953 | Walthamstow Avenue v Manchester United | W | 2-5 | FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 07 Feb 1953 | Manchester United v Aston Villa | W | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 14 Feb 1953 | Everton v Manchester United | L | 2-1 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 18 Feb 1953 | Sunderland v Manchester United | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 21 Feb 1953 | Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 0-3 | League Division One | |
| 07 Mar 1953 | Manchester United v Preston North End | W | 5-2 | League Division One | |
| 14 Mar 1953 | Burnley v Manchester United | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 28 Mar 1953 | Sheffield Wednesday v Manchester United | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 03 Apr 1953 | Charlton Athletic v Manchester United | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 06 Apr 1953 | Manchester United v Charlton Athletic | W | 3-2 | League Division One | |
| 11 Apr 1953 | Newcastle United v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 18 Apr 1953 | Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 20 Apr 1953 | Manchester United v Liverpool | W | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 25 Apr 1953 | Middlesbrough v Manchester United | L | 5-0 | League Division One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1937-38 | Republic of Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1937-38 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
| 1938-39 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 5 | 2 |
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| 1945-46 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
| 1946-47 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 3 | ||||
| 1947-48 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
| 1948-49 | Republic of Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1948-49 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 4 | ||||
| 1949-50 | Republic of Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1949-50 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 1950-51 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 3 | 1 |
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| 1952-53 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov 1937 | Republic of Ireland v Norway | D | 3-3 | FIFA World Cup | Group 2 |
| 18 May 1938 | Czechoslovakia v Republic of Ireland | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
| 22 May 1938 | Poland v Republic of Ireland | L | 6-0 | International Friendly | |
| 18 Sep 1938 | Republic of Ireland v Switzerland | W | 4-0 | International Friendly | |
| 13 Nov 1938 | Republic of Ireland v Poland | W | 3-2 | International Friendly | |
| 19 Mar 1939 | Republic of Ireland v Hungary | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
| 18 May 1939 | Hungary v Republic of Ireland | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
| 23 May 1939 | Germany v Republic of Ireland | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 16 Jun 1946 | Portugal v Republic of Ireland | L | 3-1 | International Friendly | |
| 23 Jun 1946 | Spain v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 30 Sep 1946 | Republic of Ireland v England | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 02 Mar 1947 | Republic of Ireland v Spain | W | 3-2 | International Friendly | |
| 04 May 1947 | Republic of Ireland v Portugal | L | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 23 May 1948 | Portugal v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 30 May 1948 | Spain v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 05 Dec 1948 | Republic of Ireland v Switzerland | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 24 Apr 1949 | Republic of Ireland v Belgium | L | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 22 May 1949 | Republic of Ireland v Portugal | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 02 Jun 1949 | Sweden v Republic of Ireland | L | 3-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 5 |
| 12 Jun 1949 | Republic of Ireland v Spain | L | 1-4 | International Friendly | |
| 08 Sep 1949 | Republic of Ireland v Finland | W | 3-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 5 |
| 21 Sep 1949 | England v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 09 Oct 1949 | Finland v Republic of Ireland | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 5 |
| 13 Nov 1949 | Republic of Ireland v Sweden | L | 1-3 | FIFA World Cup | Group 5 |
| 26 Nov 1950 | Republic of Ireland v Norway | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
| 13 May 1951 | Republic of Ireland v Argentina | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 30 May 1951 | Norway v Republic of Ireland | W | 2-3 | International Friendly | |
| 16 Nov 1952 | Republic of Ireland v France | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 25 Mar 1953 | Republic of Ireland v Austria | W | 4-0 | International Friendly | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.