Portsmouth v Newcastle United, 02 October 1948

Score1-0 to Portsmouth
CompetitionLeague Division One
VenueFratton Park
Attendance45,827
Ronald Batty made his debut after joining from Quaking Houses Juniors in October 1945.

Starting lineup:

Starting lineup:

Jack Fairbrother Goalkeeper
Bobby Cowell Full back
Ron Batty Left back
Frank Brennan Centre half
Norman Dodgin Wing half
Joe Harvey Wing half
Joe Sibley Outside right
Tommy Walker Outside right
Andy Donaldson Centre forward
Jackie Milburn Centre forward
George Stobbart Inside forward

Starting lineup:

Starting lineup:

Jack Fairbrother Goalkeeper
Bobby Cowell Full back
Ron Batty Left back
Frank Brennan Centre half
Norman Dodgin Wing half
Joe Harvey Wing half
Joe Sibley Outside right
Tommy Walker Outside right
Andy Donaldson Centre forward
Jackie Milburn Centre forward
George Stobbart Inside forward