1948 FA Cup Final vs Blackpool
Rowley twice, Pearson and Anderson: United's first FA Cup since 1909.
The 1948 FA Cup final was contested by Manchester United and Blackpool at Wembley Stadium on 24 April 1948. United, who had not appeared in a final for 39 years, won 4–2 with two goals from Jack Rowley and one each from Stan Pearson and John Anderson; Eddie Shimwell and Stan Mortensen scored for Blackpool.
Quick Facts
- Date
- 24 April 1948
- Venue
- Wembley Stadium, London
- Score
- Manchester United 4–2 Blackpool
- Scorers
- Rowley 28'
- 70'
- Pearson 80'
- Anderson 82'; Shimwell 12' (pen.)
- Mortensen 35'
- Attendance
- 99,842
- Referee
- Jack Barrick
Facts from the source article.
Background
Shimwell's penalty made him the first full-back to score in a Wembley cup final. Blackpool manager Joe Smith left out Jimmy McIntosh, who had scored five goals in the five ties leading to the final; when the sides met in a rearranged league fixture the Monday after, McIntosh scored the winner in a 1–0 Blackpool win. The attendance was 99,842.
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