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John Aston Jnr

Position: forward

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 95 65 21 9 209 82 +127 68.42
A 91 31 30 30 146 146 0 34.07
N 1 1 0 0 4 1 +3 100.00
TOTALS 187 97 51 39 359 229 +130 51.87

Name: John Aston Jnr
Birthdate: 28-06-1947
Age: 78
Birthplace: Clayton, Manchester, England
Height: 5' 9" (1.75m)
Weight: 10st 12lbs (68.95kg)
Years at Club: 1964-1972
Signing Info: Signed Trainee: 12/06/1963. Signed Professional: 02/07/1964
Previous Clubs:
Debut: 12/04/1965 v Leicester City 1-1 (H) (League Division One)
Farewell: Transferred to Luton Town, 12/07/1972, £30,000
Passed Away:

Biography

John Aston Jr. is a former English footballer best known for his time as a left-winger for Manchester United and for his Man of the Match performance in United's 1968 European Cup final victory. The son of former Manchester United defender John Aston Sr., Aston Jr. carved out his own successful career at Old Trafford during the 1960s and 1970s. He was part of Sir Matt Busby's legendary side that became the first English team to win the European Cup.

Early Career and Development at Manchester United
Born in Manchester, Aston Jr. followed in his father's footsteps by joining Manchester United's youth academy. He developed as a talented winger with excellent pace, dribbling ability, and crossing skills. Aston made his senior debut for Manchester United in 1965, becoming a key part of the team's attacking setup over the next several years.

Aston Jr. played alongside United legends like George Best, Denis Law, and Bobby Charlton, which helped shape his game and establish him as a creative force on the wing.

European Cup Triumph in 1968
The defining moment of John Aston Jr.'s career came in 1968 when Manchester United won the European Cup for the first time in the club's history. Aston was one of the standout players in United's 4-1 victory over Benfica in the final, held at Wembley Stadium.

Key Achievements in the 1968 European Cup Final:
Man of the Match: Aston's performance in the 1968 European Cup final earned him widespread praise. His dribbling, attacking play, and ability to stretch Benfica's defense were instrumental in United's triumph. Aston assisted in setting up key plays and was a constant threat on the left flank throughout the match.
First English Club to Win the European Cup: The victory made Manchester United the first English club to win the European Cup, a historic achievement for both the club and English football. Aston's contribution was crucial to this success, and his Man of the Match performance solidified his place in United's history.
Career at Manchester United (1965-1972)
Over the course of his time at Manchester United, Aston made 187 appearances for the club, scoring 27 goals. While his most iconic moment came in the 1968 European Cup final, he also contributed to United's domestic campaigns in the First Division. Known for his quick feet, accurate crossing, and ability to take on defenders, Aston was a reliable and dangerous attacking option on the left wing.

Move to Luton Town and Later Career
In 1972, after seven successful seasons at Old Trafford, Aston left Manchester United to join Luton Town, where he continued to showcase his talents. He spent three seasons at Luton, making over 70 appearances for the club.

Aston later had a brief stint at Mansfield Town before retiring from professional football in 1977.

Playing Style: Fast and Skillful Winger
Aston Jr. was known for his pace, close control, and ability to beat defenders one-on-one. As a left-winger, his primary role was to stretch defenses and provide dangerous crosses for United's forwards, but he also had a keen eye for goal. His direct dribbling style and willingness to take on defenders made him a key part of United's attacking play during his time at the club.

Legacy
John Aston Jr. will always be remembered for his incredible performance in the 1968 European Cup final, a match that secured Manchester United's place in football history. His Man of the Match display and contributions to the team during the late 1960s make him a beloved figure among United fans. Aston's role in Sir Matt Busby's team, alongside the likes of George Best and Bobby Charlton, highlights his place in one of the most iconic eras in the club's history.

Post-Retirement Life
After retiring from football, Aston moved away from the spotlight, though he remained connected to Manchester United and occasionally participated in club events. His contribution to United's European success continues to be celebrated by fans and football historians.

Summary
John Aston Jr. is a former Manchester United winger best known for his Man of the Match performance in the 1968 European Cup final, where United defeated Benfica to become the first English club to win the prestigious trophy. Over his career, Aston made 187 appearances for United and was a key figure in the club's success during the 1960s. His skill, pace, and attacking flair earned him a lasting place in Manchester United's history.
 
League League Cup FA Cup Charity Shield European Cup Europa League Super Cup Cup Winners Cup Inter-cont Cup World Clubs Cup    
Season Goals Season Apps
No Season League Goals League Apps LC Goals LC Apps FAC Goals FAC Apps CS Goals CS Apps EC Goals EC Apps Europa Goals Europa Apps SC Goals SC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps IC Goals IC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps Season
Goals		 Season
Apps
1. 1964-1965 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2. 1965-1966 4 23 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 28
3. 1966-1967 5 30 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 31
4. 1967-1968 10 37 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 46
5. 1968-1969 2 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 13
6. 1969-1970 1 22 0 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 30
7. 1970-1971 3 20 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 24
8. 1971-1972 0 9 0 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14
TOTALS 25 155 0 15 1 7 0 2 1 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 187

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Appearances
1. Coventry City 3 2
2. Arsenal 3 3
3. Chelsea 2 1
4. Southampton 2 2
5. West Ham United 2 2
6. Stoke City 2 2
7. West Bromwich Albion 2 2
8. Fulham 1 1
9. Sheffield United 1 1
10. Nottingham Forest 1 1
11. Everton 1 1
12. Queens Park Rangers 1 1
13. Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 1
14. Leicester City 1 1
15. Burnley 1 1
16. Aston Villa 1 1
17. Huddersfield Town 1 1
18. Sarajevo 1 1
No Opponent Appearances Goals
1. Stoke City 10 2
2. West Bromwich Albion 10 2
3. Tottenham Hotspur 9 0
4. Manchester City 9 0
5. Southampton 9 2
6. Nottingham Forest 8 1
7. Chelsea 8 2
8. West Ham United 8 2
9. Burnley 8 1
10. Liverpool 7 0
11. Sheffield Wednesday 7 0
12. Arsenal 7 3
13. Leeds United 7 0
14. Everton 7 1
15. Newcastle United 7 0
16. Fulham 6 1
17. Derby County 6 0
18. Sheffield United 6 1
19. Leicester City 5 1
20. Aston Villa 5 1
21. Coventry City 5 3
22. Blackpool 4 0
23. Sunderland 4 0
24. Ipswich Town 4 0
25. Crystal Palace 3 0
26. Hjk Helsinki 2 0
27. Blackburn Rovers 2 0
28. Sarajevo 2 1
29. Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 1
30. Real Madrid 2 0
31. Huddersfield Town 2 1
32. Preston North End 1 0
33. Gornik Zabrze 1 0
34. Benfica 1 0
35. Queens Park Rangers 1 1
36. Wrexham 1 0
37. Portsmouth 1 0
No Opponent Manager No
1. Waddington, Tony 10
2. Gillies, Matt 9
3. Nicholson, Bill 9
4. Bates, Ted 9
5. Greenwood, Ron 8
6. Mercer, Joe 8
7. Shankly, Bill 7
8. Revie, Don 7
9. Catterick, Harry 7
10. Harvey, Joe 7
11. Brown, Alan 6
12. Harris, John 6
13. Potts, Harry 6
14. Mee, Bertie 6
15. Sexton, Dave 6
16. Robson, Bobby 6
17. Ashman, Alan 6
18. Cantwell, Noel 5
19. Clough, Brian 5
20. Carey, Johnny 4
21. Buckingham, Vic 4
22. Taylor, Dick 4
23. Suart, Ron 3
24. Marshall, Jack 3
25. McColl, Ian 3
26. Hagan, Jimmy 3
27. Head, Bert 3
28. Docherty, Tommy 2
29. Rytkonen, Aulis 2
30. Geogradlic, Ibro 2
31. Allen, Ronnie 2
32. Munoz, Miguel 2
33. Greaves, Ian 2
34. Adamson, Jimmy 2
35. Wright, Billy 1
36. Ward, Tim 1
37. Milne, Jimmy 1
38. Mortensen, Stan 1
39. Kalocsay, Geza 1
40. Gloria, Otto 1
41. Allen, Les 1
42. Williams, Danny 1
43. Neal, John 1
44. Tindall, Ron 1
45. Crowe, Vic 1
46. Howe, Don 1
47. Allison, Malcolm 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Busby, Matt 130
2. McGuinness, Wilf 43
3. O'Farrell, Frank 14
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Old Trafford 93
2. The Hawthorns 6
3. Boleyn Ground 5
4. Goodison Park 5
5. Maine Road 5
6. St James Park, Newcastle 5
7. The Dell 5
8. Victoria Ground 5
9. White Hart Lane 5
10. Anfield 4
11. City Ground, Nottingham 4
12. Highbury 4
13. Baseball Ground 3
14. Bramall Lane 3
15. Craven Cottage 3
16. Elland Road 3
17. Highfield Road 3
18. Hillsborough 3
19. Stamford Bridge 3
20. Turf Moor 3
21. Bloomfield Road 2
22. Filbert Street 2
23. Portman Road 2
24. Villa Park 2
25. Bernabeu Stadium 1
26. Ewood Park 1
27. Leeds Road 1
28. Molineux 1
29. Olympic Stadium, Helsinki 1
30. Roker Park 1
31. Selhurst Park 1
32. Stadion Kosevo 1
33. Wembley 1
No Competition Count
1. League Division One 155
2. League Cup 15
3. European Cup 8
4. FA Cup 7
5. Charity Shield 2
No Opponent Count
1. Stoke City 10
2. West Bromwich Albion 10
3. Tottenham Hotspur 9
4. Manchester City 9
5. Southampton 9
6. Nottingham Forest 8
7. Chelsea 8
8. West Ham United 8
9. Burnley 8
10. Liverpool 7
11. Sheffield Wednesday 7
12. Arsenal 7
13. Leeds United 7
14. Everton 7
15. Newcastle United 7
16. Fulham 6
17. Derby County 6
18. Sheffield United 6
19. Leicester City 5
20. Aston Villa 5
21. Coventry City 5
22. Blackpool 4
23. Sunderland 4
24. Ipswich Town 4
25. Crystal Palace 3
26. Hjk Helsinki 2
27. Blackburn Rovers 2
28. Sarajevo 2
29. Wolverhampton Wanderers 2
30. Real Madrid 2
31. Huddersfield Town 2
32. Preston North End 1
33. Gornik Zabrze 1
34. Benfica 1
35. Queens Park Rangers 1
36. Wrexham 1
37. Portsmouth 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 178
2. Finland 2
3. Yugoslavia 2
4. Spain 2
5. Poland 1
6. Portugal 1
7. Wales 1
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
Player has never scored an own goal against the club.
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
1. 14-08-1965 Liverpool D 2-2 Charity Shield
2. 12-08-1967 Tottenham Hotspur D 3-3 Charity Shield
3. 29-05-1968 Benfica W 4-1 European Cup
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponents Competition Penaltys
Player has never scored a penalty for the club.
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
Player has never been sent off during a match.
 

All Matches played
No Date Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 12-04-1965 Div 1 Leicester City W 1-0 H 0 David Herd 49'
2. 14-08-1965 CS Liverpool D 2-2 H 0 George Best 29', David Herd 82' Willie Stevenson 38', Ron Yeats 86'
3. 21-08-1965 Div 1 Sheffield Wednesday W 1-0 H 0 David Herd 23'
4. 24-08-1965 Div 1 Nottingham Forest L 2-4 A 1 John Aston Jnr 66', George Best 80' Frank Wignall 8', Colin Addison 28', 44', Alan Hinton 63'
5. 18-09-1965 Div 1 Chelsea W 4-1 H 0 Bobby Charlton 25', Denis Law 61', 73', 78' Terry Venables 22'
6. 22-09-1965 EC/UCL Hjk Helsinki W 3-2 A 0 David Herd 1', John Connelly 15', Denis Law 36' Kai Pahlman 30', Markku Peltoniemi 71'
7. 25-09-1965 Div 1 Arsenal L 2-4 A 1 Bobby Charlton 25', John Aston Jnr 68' Joe Baker 29', John Radford 42', George Armstrong 58', George Eastham 77'
8. 06-10-1965 EC/UCL Hjk Helsinki W 6-0 H 0 John Connelly 15', 47', 73', George Best 44', 50', Bobby Charlton 60'
9. 09-10-1965 Div 1 Liverpool W 2-0 H 0 George Best 18', Denis Law 37'
10. 16-10-1965 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur L 1-5 A 0 Bobby Charlton 74' Alan Gilzean 25', Neil Johnson 38', Jimmy Greaves 58', Eddie Clayton 60', Jimmy Robertson 77'
11. 23-10-1965 Div 1 Fulham W 4-1 H 0 David Herd 24', 59', 89', Bobby Charlton 88' John Dempsey 51'
12. 30-10-1965 Div 1 Blackpool W 2-1 A 0 David Herd 75', 89' Alan Ball 33'
13. 06-11-1965 Div 1 Blackburn Rovers D 2-2 H 0 Bobby Charlton 38', Denis Law 88' Mike Harrison 83' (pen), 90'
14. 08-01-1966 Div 1 Sunderland D 1-1 H 0 George Best 7' John O'Hare 61'
15. 12-01-1966 Div 1 Leeds United D 1-1 A 0 David Herd 60' Jim Storrie 23'
16. 15-01-1966 Div 1 Fulham W 1-0 A 0 Bobby Charlton 27'
17. 22-01-1966 FAC Derby County W 5-2 A 0 Denis Law 13', 73' (pen) George Best 16', 25', David Herd 76' John Richardson 29' (pen), Frank Upton 42'
18. 29-01-1966 Div 1 Sheffield Wednesday D 0-0 A 0
19. 19-02-1966 Div 1 Stoke City D 2-2 A 0 David Herd 39', John Connelly 58' John Ritchie 64', Roy Vernon 70'
20. 30-03-1966 FAC Preston North End W 3-1 H 0 Denis Law 30', 87', John Connelly 89' Tony Singleton 69'
21. 06-04-1966 Div 1 Aston Villa D 1-1 A 0 Noel Cantwell 63' James MacEwan 64'
22. 16-04-1966 Div 1 Sheffield United L 1-3 A 0 David Sadler 71' Tom Fenoughty 23', Alan Birchenall 67', Alan Woodward 79'
23. 25-04-1966 Div 1 Everton D 0-0 A 0
24. 27-04-1966 Div 1 Blackpool W 2-1 H 0 Denis Law 18', Bobby Charlton 30' Alan Ball 80'
25. 30-04-1966 Div 1 West Ham United L 2-3 A 1 Noel Cantwell 63', John Aston Jnr 78' Geoff Hurst 28', 73', Johnny Byrne 42' (pen)
26. 04-05-1966 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion D 3-3 A 1 David Herd 27', John Aston Jnr 49', Tony Dunne 70' Clive Clark 30', Graham Lovett 55', John Kaye 88'
27. 07-05-1966 Div 1 Blackburn Rovers W 4-1 A 0 David Herd 3', 27', Bobby Charlton 31', David Sadler 70' Mike Harrison 36'
28. 09-05-1966 Div 1 Aston Villa W 6-1 H 0 David Herd 12', 73', David Sadler 15', 55', Jim Ryan 18', Bobby Charlton 83' Phillip Woosnam 77'
29. 19-05-1966 Div 1 Leeds United D 1-1 H 0 David Herd 50' Paul Reaney 55'
30. 10-09-1966 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur L 1-2 A 0 Denis Law 43' Alan Gilzean 86', Jimmy Greaves 88'
31. 14-09-1966 LC Blackpool L 1-5 A 0 David Herd 37' Ray Charnley 9' (pen), 10', 79', Leslie Lea 30', Robert Waddell 44'
32. 17-09-1966 Div 1 Manchester City W 1-0 H 0 Denis Law 39'
33. 24-09-1966 Div 1 Burnley W 4-1 H 0 Denis Law 39', David Herd 50', Pat Crerand 86', David Sadler 89' Andy Lochhead 44'
34. 01-10-1966 Div 1 Nottingham Forest L 1-4 A 0 Bobby Charlton 72' Chris Crowe 1', 44', 55' (pen), Frank Wignall 30'
35. 05-11-1966 Div 1 Chelsea W 3-1 A 2 John Aston Jnr 40', 76', George Best 63' John Hollins 73'
36. 12-11-1966 Div 1 Sheffield Wednesday W 2-0 H 0 Bobby Charlton 12', David Herd 26'
37. 19-11-1966 Div 1 Southampton W 2-1 A 0 Bobby Charlton 1', 37' *Ron "Tudor" Davies 23'
38. 26-11-1966 Div 1 Sunderland W 5-0 H 0 David Herd 20', 44', 80', 88', Denis Law 48'
39. 30-11-1966 Div 1 Leicester City W 2-1 A 0 Denis Law 22', George Best 55' Davie Gibson 87'
40. 03-12-1966 Div 1 Aston Villa L 1-2 A 0 David Herd 75' Anthony Scott 21', Lew Chatterley 79'
41. 10-12-1966 Div 1 Liverpool D 2-2 H 0 George Best 18', 29' (pen) Ian St John 15', 45'
42. 17-12-1966 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion W 4-3 A 0 David Herd 5', 13', 41', Denis Law 33' Jeff Astle 8', 43', John Kaye 20'
43. 26-12-1966 Div 1 Sheffield United L 1-2 A 0 David Herd 44' Alan Birchenall 42', Mick Jones 59'
44. 27-12-1966 Div 1 Sheffield United W 2-0 H 0 Pat Crerand 35', David Herd 60'
45. 31-12-1966 Div 1 Leeds United D 0-0 H 0
46. 14-01-1967 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur W 1-0 H 0 David Herd 73'
47. 25-02-1967 Div 1 Blackpool W 4-0 H 0 Denis Law 30', Bobby Charlton 49', 87', Emlyn Hughes 57' (o.g.)
48. 03-03-1967 Div 1 Arsenal D 1-1 A 1 John Aston Jnr 54' Jon Sammels 42' (pen)
49. 11-03-1967 Div 1 Newcastle United D 0-0 A 0
50. 18-03-1967 Div 1 Leicester City W 5-2 H 1 David Herd 2', Bobby Charlton 10', John Aston Jnr 48', Denis Law 58', David Sadler 85' Jackie Sinclair 61', 65'
51. 25-03-1967 Div 1 Liverpool D 0-0 A 0
52. 27-03-1967 Div 1 Fulham D 2-2 A 0 George Best 25', Nobby Stiles 83' Allan Clarke 18', Les Barratt 53'
53. 28-03-1967 Div 1 Fulham W 2-1 H 0 Nobby Stiles 69', Bill Foulkes 86' Steve Earle 81'
54. 01-04-1967 Div 1 West Ham United W 3-0 H 0 Bobby Charlton 3', George Best 86', Denis Law 89'
55. 10-04-1967 Div 1 Sheffield Wednesday D 2-2 A 0 Bobby Charlton 36', 38' John Fantham 49', John Ritchie 57'
56. 18-04-1967 Div 1 Southampton W 3-0 H 0 Bobby Charlton 53', Denis Law 67', David Sadler 80'
57. 22-04-1967 Div 1 Sunderland D 0-0 A 0
58. 29-04-1967 Div 1 Aston Villa W 3-1 H 1 John Aston Jnr 56', Denis Law 62', George Best 80' William Anderson 15'
59. 06-05-1967 Div 1 West Ham United W 6-1 A 0 Bobby Charlton 2', Pat Crerand 7', Bill Foulkes 10', George Best 25', Denis Law 63' (pen), 79' John Charles 46'
60. 13-05-1967 Div 1 Stoke City D 0-0 H 0
61. 12-08-1967 CS Tottenham Hotspur D 3-3 H 0 Bobby Charlton 18', 20', Denis Law 72' Jimmy Robertson 2', Pat Jennings 8', Frank Saul 49'
62. 19-08-1967 Div 1 Everton L 1-3 A 0 Bobby Charlton 86' Alan Ball 13', 66', Alex Young 68'
63. 23-08-1967 Div 1 Leeds United W 1-0 H 0 Bobby Charlton 60'
64. 26-08-1967 Div 1 Leicester City D 1-1 H 0 Bill Foulkes 63' Mike Stringfellow 54'
65. 30-09-1967 Div 1 Manchester City W 2-1 A 0 Bobby Charlton 22', 35' Colin Bell 5'
66. 07-10-1967 Div 1 Arsenal W 1-0 H 1 John Aston Jnr 76'
67. 14-10-1967 Div 1 Sheffield United W 3-0 A 1 Brian Kidd 64', John Aston Jnr 75', Denis Law 87' (pen)
68. 25-10-1967 Div 1 Coventry City W 4-0 H 2 John Aston Jnr 31', 58', George Best 33', Bobby Charlton 68'
69. 28-10-1967 Div 1 Nottingham Forest L 1-3 A 0 George Best 71' Joe Baker 26', 40', Frank Wignall 59'
70. 04-11-1967 Div 1 Stoke City W 1-0 H 0 Bobby Charlton 75'
71. 08-11-1967 Div 1 Leeds United L 0-1 A 0 *Jimmy Greenhoff 25'
72. 11-11-1967 Div 1 Liverpool W 2-1 A 0 George Best 18', 40' Roger Hunt 83'
73. 15-11-1967 EC/UCL Sarajevo D 0-0 A 0
74. 18-11-1967 Div 1 Southampton W 3-2 H 1 John Aston Jnr 15', Brian Kidd 26', Bobby Charlton 41' *Ron "Tudor" Davies 35', Martin Chivers 57'
75. 25-11-1967 Div 1 Chelsea D 1-1 A 0 Brian Kidd 35' *Tommy Baldwin 21'
76. 29-11-1967 EC/UCL Sarajevo W 2-1 H 1 John Aston Jnr 14', George Best 63' Salih Delalic 87'
77. 02-12-1967 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion W 2-1 H 0 George Best 21', 26' John Kaye 75'
78. 09-12-1967 Div 1 Newcastle United D 2-2 A 0 Brian Kidd 82', Tony Dunne 89' James Iley 47', Thomas Robson 57'
79. 16-12-1967 Div 1 Everton W 3-1 H 1 David Sadler 3', John Aston Jnr 52', Denis Law 64' Alex Young 75'
80. 23-12-1967 Div 1 Leicester City D 2-2 A 0 Bobby Charlton 60', Denis Law 69' John Sjoberg 52', Alan Tewley 87'
81. 26-12-1967 Div 1 Wolves W 4-0 H 0 George Best 10', 42', Brian Kidd 30', Bobby Charlton 50'
82. 30-12-1967 Div 1 Wolves W 3-2 A 1 Bobby Charlton 46', John Aston Jnr 50', Brian Kidd 60' Pat Buckley 1', Mike Bailey 67'
83. 06-01-1968 Div 1 West Ham United W 3-1 H 1 Bobby Charlton 11', George Best 51', John Aston Jnr 77' Trevor Brooking 22'
84. 20-01-1968 Div 1 Sheffield Wednesday W 4-2 H 0 George Best 16', 56', Bobby Charlton 64', Brian Kidd 67' Jack Whitham 77', 88'
85. 27-01-1968 FAC Tottenham Hotspur D 2-2 H 0 George Best 4', Bobby Charlton 73' Martin Chivers 2', 89'
86. 31-01-1968 FAC Tottenham Hotspur L 0-1 A 0 Jimmy Robertson 104'
87. 03-02-1968 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur W 2-1 A 0 George Best 18', Bobby Charlton 88' Martin Chivers 2'
88. 17-02-1968 Div 1 Burnley L 1-2 A 0 George Best 8' Brian O'Neill 61', Martin Dobson 68'
89. 24-02-1968 Div 1 Arsenal W 2-0 A 0 Peter Storey 23' (o.g.), George Best 56'
90. 28-02-1968 EC/UCL Gornik Zabrze W 2-0 H 0 Stefan Florenski 60' (o.g.), Brian Kidd 89'
91. 02-03-1968 Div 1 Chelsea L 1-3 H 0 Brian Kidd 52' Bobby Tambling 16', *Tommy Baldwin 59', Peter Osgood 79'
92. 16-03-1968 Div 1 Coventry City L 0-2 A 0 Ernie Machin 34', *Maurice Setters 52'
93. 23-03-1968 Div 1 Nottingham Forest W 3-0 H 0 David Herd 15', Shay Brennan 29', Francis Burns 69'
94. 27-03-1968 Div 1 Manchester City L 1-3 H 0 George Best 1' Colin Bell 18', George Heslop 57', Francis Lee 82' (pen)
95. 30-03-1968 Div 1 Stoke City W 4-2 A 1 George Best 2', Alan Gowling 23', John Aston Jnr 69', Jim Ryan 78' George Eastham 9', Peter Dobing 37'
96. 06-04-1968 Div 1 Liverpool L 1-2 H 0 George Best 2' Ron Yeats 9', Roger Hunt 17'
97. 12-04-1968 Div 1 Fulham W 4-0 A 0 George Best 20', 34', Brian Kidd 40', Denis Law 50'
98. 13-04-1968 Div 1 Southampton D 2-2 A 0 Bobby Charlton 42', George Best 44' Terry Paine 13', *Ron "Tudor" Davies 34'
99. 15-04-1968 Div 1 Fulham W 3-0 H 1 Bobby Charlton 12', George Best 35', John Aston Jnr 86'
100. 20-04-1968 Div 1 Sheffield United W 1-0 H 0 Denis Law 5'
101. 24-04-1968 EC/UCL Real Madrid W 1-0 H 0 George Best 36'
102. 29-04-1968 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion L 3-6 A 0 Denis Law 60' (pen), Brian Kidd 80' 88' Jeff Astle 10', 59', 75', Ronnie Rees 39', Tony Brown 58' (pen), Asa Hartford 70'
103. 04-05-1968 Div 1 Newcastle United W 6-0 H 0 Brian Kidd 10', 60', George Best 23', 27' (pen), 55' (pen), David Sadler 65'
104. 11-05-1968 Div 1 Sunderland L 1-2 H 0 George Best 44' Colin Suggett 14', George Mulhall 32'
105. 15-05-1968 EC/UCL Real Madrid D 3-3 A 0 Ignacio Zoco 43' (o.g.), David Sadler 75', Bill Foulkes 78' Pirri 32', Francisco Gento 41', Amancio Amaro 45'
106. 29-05-1968 EC/UCL Benfica W 4-1 N 0 Bobby Charlton 53', 99', George Best 92', Brian Kidd 93' Jaime Graca 80'
107. 10-08-1968 Div 1 Everton W 2-1 H 0 George Best 21', Bobby Charlton 28' Alan Ball 25'
108. 14-08-1968 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion L 1-3 A 0 Bobby Charlton 42' Jeff Astle 5', 18', Tony Brown 8'
109. 17-08-1968 Div 1 Manchester City D 0-0 A 0
110. 10-03-1969 Div 1 Everton D 0-0 A 0
111. 19-03-1969 Div 1 QPR W 8-1 H 1 Willie Morgan 30', 75', 86', George Best 47', 67', Nobby Stiles 85', Brian Kidd 88', John Aston Jnr 89' Rodney Marsh 62'
112. 22-03-1969 Div 1 Sheffield Wednesday W 1-0 H 0 George Best 33'
113. 24-03-1969 Div 1 Stoke City D 1-1 H 1 John Aston Jnr 38' Willie Stevenson 85'
114. 29-03-1969 Div 1 West Ham United D 0-0 A 0
115. 31-03-1969 Div 1 Nottingham Forest W 1-0 A 0 George Best 50' (pen)
116. 02-04-1969 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion W 2-1 H 0 George Best 66', 89' Jeff Astle 51'
117. 05-04-1969 Div 1 Nottingham Forest W 3-1 H 0 Willie Morgan 11', 63', George Best 52' David Hilley 41'
118. 08-04-1969 Div 1 Coventry City L 1-2 A 0 John Fitzpatrick 69' George Curtis 3', Neil Martin 48'
119. 19-04-1969 Div 1 Burnley W 2-0 H 0 George Best 56', *Colin Waldron 59' (o.g.)
120. 19-08-1969 Div 1 Everton L 0-3 A 0 Alan Ball 8', John Morrissey 20', Joe Royle 25'
121. 17-09-1969 Div 1 Sheffield Wednesday W 3-1 A 0 Brian Kidd 11', George Best 82', 83' Graham Pugh 38'
122. 20-09-1969 Div 1 Arsenal D 2-2 A 0 George Best 44', David Sadler 79' Jon Sammels 1', *George Graham 27'
123. 23-09-1969 LC Wrexham W 2-0 H 0 Brian Kidd 10', George Best 64'
124. 27-09-1969 Div 1 West Ham United W 5-2 H 0 Francis Burns 5', George Best 12', 82, Bobby Charlton 66' , Brian Kidd 86' Geoff Hurst 26', 76'
125. 04-10-1969 Div 1 Derby County L 0-2 A 0 Kevin Hector 44', John Fitzpatrick 62' (o.g.)
126. 08-10-1969 Div 1 Southampton W 3-0 A 0 George Best 36', Francis Burns 49', Brian Kidd 60'
127. 11-10-1969 Div 1 Ipswich Town W 2-1 H 0 George Best 2', Brian Kidd 32' Mick Mills 15'
128. 14-10-1969 LC Burnley D 0-0 A 0
129. 18-10-1969 Div 1 Nottingham Forest D 1-1 H 0 George Best 47' *Ian Storey-Moore 17' (pen)
130. 20-10-1969 LC Burnley W 1-0 H 0 George Best 54' (pen)
131. 25-10-1969 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion L 1-2 A 0 Brian Kidd 27' Tony Brown 52', Bobby Hope 69'
132. 01-11-1969 Div 1 Stoke City D 1-1 H 0 Bobby Charlton 45' Harry Burrows 86'
133. 08-11-1969 Div 1 Coventry City W 2-1 A 1 John Aston Jnr 43', Denis Law 72' Ernie Hunt 85'
134. 12-11-1969 LC Derby County D 0-0 A 0
135. 15-11-1969 Div 1 Manchester City L 0-4 A 0 Neil Young 38', Colin Bell 55', 88', David Sadler 56' (o.g.)
136. 19-11-1969 LC Derby County W 1-0 H 0 Brian Kidd 68'
137. 22-11-1969 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur W 3-1 H 0 Francis Burns 40', Bobby Charlton 45', 72' Martin Chivers 66'
138. 29-11-1969 Div 1 Burnley D 1-1 A 0 George Best 5' Geoff Nulty 44'
139. 03-12-1969 LC Manchester City L 1-2 A 0 Bobby Charlton 66' Colin Bell 13', Francis Lee 88' (pen)
140. 06-12-1969 Div 1 Chelsea L 0-2 H 0 Ian Hutchinson 12', 38'
141. 13-12-1969 Div 1 Liverpool W 4-1 A 0 Ron Yeats 20' (o.g.), Ian Ure 60', Willie Morgan 64', Bobby Charlton 84' Emlyn Hughes 25'
142. 03-01-1970 FAC Ipswich Town W 1-0 A 0 Mick O'Neil 90' (o.g.)
143. 10-01-1970 Div 1 Arsenal W 2-1 H 0 Carlo Sartori 45', Willie Morgan 48' Peter Marinello 15'
144. 17-01-1970 Div 1 West Ham United D 0-0 A 0
145. 24-01-1970 FAC Manchester City W 3-0 H 0 Willie Morgan 44' (pen), Brian Kidd 53', 64'
146. 26-01-1970 Div 1 Leeds United D 2-2 H 0 David Sadler 54', Brian Kidd 67' Mick Jones 57', Billy Bremner 60'
147. 31-01-1970 Div 1 Derby County W 1-0 H 0 Bobby Charlton 36'
148. 30-03-1970 Div 1 Coventry City D 1-1 H 0 Brian Kidd 2' Neil Martin 80'
149. 04-04-1970 Div 1 Newcastle United L 1-5 A 0 Bobby Charlton 66' Pop Robson 34', 84' (pen), 87' (pen), *Wyn Davies 36', Jimmy Smith 66'
150. 07-10-1970 LC Portsmouth W 1-0 H 0 Bobby Charlton 61'
151. 10-10-1970 Div 1 Crystal Palace L 0-1 H 0 Bobby Tambling 63'
152. 17-10-1970 Div 1 Leeds United D 2-2 A 0 John Fitzpatrick 59', Bobby Charlton 85' Jack Charlton 9', Rod Belfitt 47'
153. 24-10-1970 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion W 2-1 H 0 Denis Law 75', Brian Kidd 77' Tony Brown 20'
154. 28-10-1970 LC Chelsea W 2-1 H 0 Bobby Charlton 28', George Best 70' John Hollins 35'
155. 31-10-1970 Div 1 Newcastle United L 0-1 A 0 *Wyn Davies 51'
156. 07-11-1970 Div 1 Stoke City D 2-2 H 0 Denis Law 29', David Sadler 71' Gerard Conroy 2', John Ritchie 72'
157. 18-11-1970 LC Crystal Palace W 4-2 H 0 John Fitzpatrick 29', Brian Kidd 49', 53', Bobby Charlton 80' Gerry Queen 78', Tony Taylor 88'
158. 21-11-1970 Div 1 Southampton L 0-1 A 0 Jimmy Gabriel 35'
159. 28-11-1970 Div 1 Huddersfield Town D 1-1 H 0 George Best 28' Brian Greenhaigh 40'
160. 05-12-1970 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur D 2-2 A 0 Denis Law 33', George Best 57' Martin Peters 63', Alan Gilzean 69'
161. 12-12-1970 Div 1 Manchester City L 1-4 H 0 Brian Kidd 72' Mike Doyle 15', Francis Lee 43', 53', 57'
162. 16-12-1970 LC Aston Villa D 1-1 H 0 Brian Kidd 44' Andy Lochhead 37'
163. 09-01-1971 Div 1 Chelsea W 2-1 A 0 Willie Morgan 77' (pen), Alan Gowling 86' Alan Hudson 59'
164. 16-01-1971 Div 1 Burnley D 1-1 H 1 John Aston Jnr 47' Martin Dobson 78'
165. 30-01-1971 Div 1 Huddersfield Town W 2-1 A 1 Denis Law 26', John Aston Jnr 46' Frank Worthington 35' (pen)
166. 20-02-1971 Div 1 Southampton W 5-1 H 0 Willie Morgan 26', Alan Gowling 35', 42', 44', 88' Jimmy Gabriel 67'
167. 23-02-1971 Div 1 Everton L 0-1 A 0 Tommy Wright 22'
168. 27-02-1971 Div 1 Newcastle United W 1-0 H 0 Brian Kidd 43'
169. 06-03-1971 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion L 3-4 A 1 George Best 18', John Aston Jnr 50', Brian Kidd 60' Tony Brown 31', 47', 54', John Wile 62'
170. 13-03-1971 Div 1 Nottingham Forest W 2-0 H 0 Denis Law 12', George Best 43'
171. 20-03-1971 Div 1 Stoke City W 2-1 A 0 George Best 23', 34' John Ritchie 77'
172. 03-04-1971 Div 1 West Ham United L 1-2 A 0 George Best 56' Geoff Hurst 4', Bobby Robson 10'
173. 10-04-1971 Div 1 Derby County L 1-2 H 0 Denis Law 70' John O'Hare 38', 48'
174. 20-08-1971 Div 1 Arsenal W 3-1 H 0 Brian Kidd 35', Bobby Charlton 78', Alan Gowling 89' Frank McLintock 4'
175. 23-08-1971 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion W 3-1 H 0 George Best 10', 57', Alan Gowling 37' Tony Brown 89'
176. 04-09-1971 Div 1 Ipswich Town W 1-0 H 0 George Best 43'
177. 07-09-1971 LC Ipswich Town W 3-1 A 0 Willie Morgan 29' (pen), George Best 37', 43' Jimmy Robertson 8'
178. 11-09-1971 Div 1 Crystal Palace W 3-1 A 0 Brian Kidd 31', Denis Law 79', 90' Mel Blyth 34'
179. 02-10-1971 Div 1 Sheffield United W 2-0 H 0 George Best 83', Alan Gowling 86'
180. 06-10-1971 LC Burnley D 1-1 H 0 Bobby Charlton 35' Leighton James 60'
181. 23-10-1971 Div 1 Newcastle United W 1-0 A 0 George Best 46'
182. 27-10-1971 LC Stoke City D 1-1 H 0 Alan Gowling 85' John Ritchie 72'
183. 06-11-1971 Div 1 Manchester City D 3-3 A 0 Sammy McIlroy 39', Brian Kidd 46', Alan Gowling 64' Francis Lee 57' (pen), Colin Bell 64', Mike Summerbee 88'
184. 08-11-1971 LC Stoke City D 0-0 A 0
185. 27-11-1971 Div 1 Southampton W 5-2 A 0 George Best 7', 47', 58', Sammy McIlroy 43', Brian Kidd 84' Jimmy Gabriel 51', *Ron "Tudor" Davies 59'
186. 19-01-1972 FAC Southampton W 4-1 H 1 George Best 68', 115', David Sadler 94', John Aston Jnr 118' Mick Channon 22'
187. 22-01-1972 Div 1 Chelsea L 0-1 H 0 Peter Osgood 48'
 

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