League Division One · Matchday 19
Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United
2–1
Manchester United lost 1–2 to Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Saturday 14th December 1946 in the League Division One. Johnny Morris (80') scored for United.
Timeline
Running score
- Kick Off
- 22' John Smith 1–0
- 44' John Smith 2–0
- Half Time
- 80' Johnny Morris 2–1
- Full Time 2–1
Starting XI
Player
8 Johnny Morris 80'
Substitutes
Substitutes were not permitted
Managers
MUFC
Matt Busby
Manchester United
OPP
Eddie Hapgood
Blackburn Rovers
United vs Blackburn Rovers History
Meeting 50 of 113
113
Played
52
Won
29
Drawn
32
Lost
211
Goals For
165
Goals Against
All-time record, from the first meeting on Saturday 3rd September 1892. After this match United had played Blackburn Rovers 50 times: 15W 12D 23L.
11 Apr 1931 L 0–1 D1 16 Oct 1937 D 1–1 D2 26 Feb 1938 W 2–1 D2
14 Dec 1946 L 1–2 This match
19 Apr 1947 W 4–0 D1 13 Dec 1947 D 1–1 D1 1 May 1948 W 4–1 D1 | All-time | P | W | D | L | F | A | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 55 | 31 | 14 | 10 | 118 | 62 | 56.4 |
| Away | 57 | 20 | 15 | 22 | 91 | 103 | 35.1 |
| Neutral | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 100.0 |
Match results, lineups and goalscorers compiled from mufcinfo.com; advanced match statistics (xG, shots, possession) via FBref and FotMob where available. Last updated 29 September 2026. How we compile this data →