Manchester United v Sunderland, 26 October 1946
| Score | 3-0 to Sunderland |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Maine Road |
| Attendance | 48,566 |
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Johnny Morris made his debut after moving from Mujacs FC in August 1939. Ronnie Burke made his debut after moving from St Albans City in May.
Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Jack Crompton
Full back
Joe Walton
Centre half
Allenby Chilton
Wing half
Henry Cockburn
Wing half
Billy McGlen
Wing half
Jack Warner
Centre forward
Ronnie Burke
Centre forward
Jack Rowley
Winger
Jimmy Delaney
Inside forward
Johnny Morris
Inside Forward
Stan Pearson