Manchester United v Grimsby Town, 31 August 1946
| Score | 2-1 to Manchester United |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Maine Road |
| Attendance | 41,025 |
View Manchester United v Grimsby Town head to head
William McGlen made his debut after moving from Blyth Spartans in January Charles Mitten made his debut after joining from junior football. Jimmy Delaney made his debut after moving from Celtic in February.
Goals:
| Jack Rowley |
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| Charlie Mitten |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Jack Crompton
Full back
Johnny Carey
Centre half
Allenby Chilton
Wing half
Henry Cockburn
Wing half
Billy McGlen
Wing half
Jack Warner
Outside Left
Charlie Mitten
Centre forward
Jack Rowley
Winger
Jimmy Delaney
Inside forward
Johnny Hanlon
Inside Forward
Stan Pearson