Manchester United v Portsmouth, 25 December 1947
| Score | 3-2 to Manchester United |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Maine Road |
| Attendance | 44,007 |
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Joe Walton made his final appearance before moving to Preston North End in March 1948.
Goals:
| Jack Rowley |
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| Johnny Morris |
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| Johnny Morris |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Jack Crompton
Full back
John Aston
Full back
Johnny Carey
Full back
Joe Walton
Centre half
Allenby Chilton
Wing half
Henry Cockburn
Outside Left
Charlie Mitten
Centre forward
Jack Rowley
Winger
Jimmy Delaney
Inside forward
Johnny Morris
Inside Forward
Stan Pearson