Preston North End v Manchester United, 30 January 1946
| Score | 3-1 to Preston North End |
| Competition | FA Cup 4th round |
| Attendance | 21,000 |
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John Smith made his final appearance before moving to Blackburn Rovers in March 1946.
Goals:
| Johnny Hanlon |
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Starting lineup:
Jack Crompton
Goalkeeper
Johnny Carey
Full back
Joe Walton
Full back
Allenby Chilton
Centre half
Henry Cockburn
Wing half
Jack Warner
Wing half
Billy Wrigglesworth
Outside Left
Jack Rowley
Centre forward
Jack Smith
Centre forward
Johnny Hanlon
Inside forward
Herbert Whalley
Wing Half/ Defender