Southampton v Grimsby Town, 20 August 1949
| Score | 2-1 to Grimsby Town |
| Competition | League Division Two |
| Attendance | 26,128 |
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John Edwards made his debut after moving from Nottingham Forest in June. Ernest Jones made his debut after moving from Tottenham Hotspur in May.
Goals:
| Jack Edwards |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Ian Black
Full back
Billy Ellerington
Full back
Bill Rochford
Full back
Len Wilkins
Centre half
Eric Webber
Wing half
Joe Mallett
Outside right
Eric Day
Centre forward
Charlie Wayman
Winger
Ernie Jones
Inside forward
George Curtis
Inside forward
Jack Edwards