Preston North End v Manchester United, 27 September 1947
| Score | 2-1 to Preston North End |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Attendance | 34,372 |
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Joe Dale made his debut after moving from Witton Albion in June.
Goals:
| Johnny Morris |
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Starting lineup:
Jack Crompton
Goalkeeper
John Aston
Full back
Allenby Chilton
Centre half
Henry Cockburn
Wing half
Billy McGlen
Wing half
Jack Warner
Wing half
Joe Dale
Outside right
Jack Rowley
Centre forward
Johnny Hanlon
Inside forward
Johnny Morris
Inside forward
Stan Pearson
Inside Forward