Northampton Town 2 v 8 Manchester United, FA Cup, 5th Round, 7th February 1970, Season 1969-1970, Venue: County Ground, Northampton
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Starting 11 & match stats of Manchester United football club first team FA Cup match v opponent Northampton Town football club, played on Saturday 7th February 1970 at County Ground, Northampton stadium during the 1969-1970 season.
Scoreboard
Northampton Town 2
Dixie McNeil 81', Frank Large 89'
Manchester United 8
George Best 27', 36', 51', 62', 72', 86', Brian Kidd 69', 78'
First MATCH (3) Last
Misc match information
George Best netted 6 times, this was the second time a United player has achieved this feat, the 1st was Harold Halse in the 1911 Charity Shield against Swindon Town 25/09/1911. Rankmore sees his penalty saved by Alex Stepney.
The Managers Match details Head to head record
McGuinness, Wilf Bowen, Dave
McGuinness, Wilf Bowen, Dave
Saturday 7th February 1970
FA Cup
1969-1970
5th Round
FA Cup Trophy
Venue: County Ground, Northampton (A)
Attendance: 21771
Match 3 of 5 vs Northampton Town
Northampton Town


Northampton Town
  P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 1 1 0 0 6 2 +4 1.00
A 4 3 1 0 15 4 +11 0.75
  5 4 1 0 21 6 +15 0.80
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Manchester United Starting 11
Manchester United shirt number Manchester United portraits Manchester United player name Manchester United red cards Manchester United National flag Manchester United substitutes Goal Goal time
Manchester United squad number 1 Manchester United player portrait of Stepney, Alex Stepney, Alex
Manchester United squad number 2 Manchester United player portrait of Edwards, Paul Edwards, Paul
Manchester United squad number 3 Manchester United player portrait of Dunne, Tony Dunne, Tony
Manchester United squad number 4 Manchester United player portrait of Crerand, Pat Crerand, Pat
Manchester United squad number 5 Manchester United player portrait of Ure, Ian Ure, Ian
Manchester United squad number 6 Manchester United player portrait of Sadler, David Sadler, David
Manchester United squad number 7 Manchester United player portrait of Morgan, Willie Morgan, Willie
Manchester United squad number 8 Manchester United player portrait of Sartori, Carlo Sartori, Carlo
Manchester United squad number 9 Manchester United player portrait of Charlton, Bobby Charlton, Bobby
Manchester United squad number 10 Manchester United player portrait of Kidd, Brian Kidd, Brian 69', 78'
Manchester United squad number 11 Manchester United player portrait of Best, George Best, George 27', 36',51', 62', 72', 86'
Manchester United squad number 12 Manchester United player portrait of Burns, Francis Burns, Francis ON for Charlton
Match shirt
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Manchester United shirt worn for game v Northampton Town played on Saturday 7th February 1970 at County Ground, Northampton stadium during the 1969-1970 season.
EVERY GAME VS Northampton Town
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