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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Northampton Town 2
Dixie McNeil 81', Frank Large 89'
Manchester United 8
George Best 27', 36',51', 62', 72', 86', Brian Kidd 69', 78'
No
Date
F
A
Competition
1
28-08-1965
1
1
League Division One
2
05-02-1966
6
2
League Division One
3
07-02-1970
8
2
FA Cup
4
25-01-2004
3
0
FA Cup
5
21-09-2016
3
1
League Cup
MATCH (3)
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.
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Stepney, Alex

Edwards, Paul

Dunne, Tony

Crerand, Pat

Ure, Ian

Sadler, David

Morgan, Willie

Sartori, Carlo

Charlton, Bobby

Kidd, Brian 69', 78'

Best, George 27', 36',51', 62', 72', 86'

Burns, Francis ON for Charlton

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Saturday 7th February 1970


5th Round
1969-1970
A
County Ground, Northampton
21771
Match 3 of 5 vs Northampton Town

England
McGuinness, Wilf Bowen, Dave
Red Card
Portrait Player Name RED CARD
Portrait Player Name Kept Clean Sheets
Northampton Town
HAN 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
Totals 5 4 1 0 21 6 +15 0.80
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