The 1952 FA Charity Shield was the 30th FA Charity Shield, an annual football match held between the winners of the previous season's Football League and FA Cup competitions. The match was contested by Manchester United, who had won the 1951–52 Football League, and Newcastle United, who had won the 1951–52 FA Cup, at Old Trafford, Manchester, on 24 September 1952. Manchester United came back from a goal down at half-time to win the match 4–2. Their goals were scored by Jack Rowley (2), Roger Byrne and John Downie, while Vic Keeble scored both goals for Newcastle.
Match details
GK 1 Ray WoodRB 2 Thomas McNultyLB 3 John AstonRH 4 Johnny Carey (c)CH 5 Allenby ChiltonLH 6 Don GibsonOR 7 Johnny BerryIR 8 John DownieCF 9 Jack RowleyIL 10 Stan PearsonOL 11 Roger ByrneManager: Matt Busby GK 1 Ronnie SimpsonRB 2 Bobby CowellLB 3 Ron BattyRH 4 Ted RobledoCH 5 Bob Stokoe (c)LH 6 Tommy CaseyOR 7 Tommy WalkerIR 8 George RobledoCF 9 Vic KeebleIL 10 Neville BlackOL 11 Bobby MitchellManager: Stan Seymour
See also 1951–52 Football League 1951–52 FA Cup
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