Manchester United v Sunderland, 01 October 1949
| Score | 3-1 to Sunderland |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Old Trafford |
| Attendance | 51,240 |
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Eddie Buckle made his final appearance before moving to Everton in November.
Goals:
| Stan Pearson |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Jack Crompton
Full back
John Aston
Full back
Johnny Carey
Centre half
Allenby Chilton
Wing half
Henry Cockburn
Wing half
Tommy Lowrie
Outside Left
Charlie Mitten
Centre forward
Jack Rowley
Winger
Ted Buckle
Winger
Jimmy Delaney
Inside Forward
Stan Pearson