Manchester United Data
League Division One · Matchday 22

Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion

5–1
Saturday 15th December 1951 · Old Trafford · Att: 27,584

Manchester United beat West Bromwich Albion 5–1 at Old Trafford on Saturday 15th December 1951 in the League Division One. Johnny Berry (46'), Stan Pearson (48', 85') and John Downie (69', 71') scored for United.

Timeline

Running score
  1. Kick Off
  2. 1' Ronnie Allen 0–1
  3. Half Time
  4. 46' Johnny Berry 1–1
  5. 48' Stan Pearson 2–1
  6. 69' John Downie 3–1
  7. 71' John Downie 4–1
  8. 85' Stan Pearson 5–1
  9. Full Time 5–1

Match Facts

Starting XI

Managers

MUFC
Matt Busby
Manchester United
OPP
Jack Smith
West Bromwich Albion

United vs West Bromwich Albion History

Meeting 38 of 134
134
Played
57
Won
33
Drawn
44
Lost
235
Goals For
198
Goals Against
All-time record, from the first meeting on Saturday 1st October 1892. After this match United had played West Bromwich Albion 38 times: 12W 11D 15L.
All-timePWDLFAWin%
Home 67351715 1277952.2
Away 67221629 10811932.8
All 134 meetings with West Bromwich Albion →

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 →