Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion, 27 August 1949
| Score | 1-1 |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Old Trafford |
| Attendance | 46,407 |
View Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion head to head
Brian Birch made his debut after joining from school in May 1946.
Goals:
| Stan Pearson |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Jack Crompton
Full back
John Aston
Full back
Johnny Carey
Wing half
Henry Cockburn
Wing half
Sammy Lynn
Wing half
Jack Warner
Outside Left
Charlie Mitten
Centre forward
Jack Rowley
Winger
Jimmy Delaney
Inside forward
Johnny Downie
Inside Forward
Stan Pearson