Manchester United v Preston North End, 29 September 1951
| Score | 2-1 to Preston North End |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Old Trafford |
| Attendance | 55,267 |
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John Walton made his debut after moving from Bury (amateur) in July.
Goals:
| John Aston |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Reg Allen
Full back
John Aston
Full back
Johnny Carey
Full back
Billy Redman
Centre half
Allenby Chilton
Wing half
Henry Cockburn
Wing half
Don Gibson
Outside right
Johnny Berry
Centre forward
Jack Rowley
Inside Forward
Stan Pearson
Inside forward
John Walton