The 1940/41 season was the second season for Manchester United in the Military League, a friendly tournament organized during World War II [1] [2] [3] .
 Manchester United | ||||
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| general information | ||||
| Season | 1940/41 | |||
| Trainer | Walter Crickmer | |||
| The chairman | James gibson | |||
| Stadium | Old Trafford | |||
| Competition | ||||
| Military League (North) | 8th | |||
| Military cup Football league | First round | |||
| The form | ||||
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Many of the players, including Manchester United, went to military service, but for those who stayed, the Football League organized a special tournament, the Military League. Initially, the Military League consisted of two regional divisions (Manchester United played in the Northern Division). No points were awarded for victories and draws; places were allocated according to the ratio of the average number of goals scored to goals conceded. Manchester United finished the season with 14 wins, 8 draws and 13 losses. The club also played in the Military Cup of the Football League , in which it lost to Everton in the first round.
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Military league. Northern Regional League
| date | Rival | D / AT | Score | United Goalscorers | Viewers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 1940 | Rochdale | AT | 3: 1 | Aston , J. Carey , Smith | |
| September 7, 1940 | Take it | D | 0: 0 | ||
| September 14, 1940 | Oldham Athletic | AT | 1: 2 | Farrow | |
| September 21, 1940 | Oldham Athletic | D | 2: 3 | Smith (2) | |
| September 28, 1940 | Manchester city | AT | 1: 4 | Smith | |
| October 5, 1940 | Manchester city | D | 0: 2 | ||
| October 12, 1940 | Burnley | AT | 1-0 | Warner | |
| October 19, 1940 | Preston North End | D | 4: 1 | Dodds (2), Baken, J. Carey | |
| October 26, 1940 | Preston North End | AT | 1: 3 | Bryant | |
| November 2, 1940 | Burnley | D | 4: 1 | Butt (2), J. Carey , Smith | |
| November 9, 1940 | Everton | AT | 2: 5 | Dodds, Smith | |
| November 16, 1940 | Everton | D | 0: 0 | ||
| November 23, 1940 | Liverpool | AT | 2: 2 | Smith Warner | |
| November 30, 1940 | Liverpool | D | 2-0 | Butt, Smith | |
| December 7, 1940 | Blackburn rovers | AT | 5: 5 | Dodds (2), Aston , Bryant , Mitten | |
| December 14, 1940 | Rochdale | D | 3: 4 | Smith (2), J. Carey | |
| December 21, 1940 | Take it | AT | 1: 4 | Mackay | |
| December 25, 1940 | Stockport County | AT | 3: 1 | Smith (2), Burroughs | |
| December 28, 1940 | Blackburn rovers | D | 9: 0 | Smith (5), J. Carey (2), Aston , Mitten | |
| January 4, 1941 | Blackburn rovers | AT | 2-0 ( extra time ) | Smith (2) | |
| January 11, 1941 | Blackburn rovers | D | 0: 0 ( extra time ) | ||
| January 18, 1941 | Bolton Wanderers | AT | 2: 3 ( extra time ) | Mirz, Smith | |
| January 25, 1941 | Bolton Wanderers | D | 4: 1 ( extra time ) | Pearson (2), J. Carey , Smith | |
| March 1, 1941 | Chesterfield | AT | 1: 1 | Smith | |
| March 8, 1941 | Take it | D | 7: 3 | J. Carey (3), Rowley (3), Smith | |
| March 22, 1941 | Oldham Athletic | AT | 1-0 | Smith | |
| March 29, 1941 | Blackpool | AT | 0: 2 | ||
| April 5, 1941 | Blackpool | D | 2: 3 | Mirz, Smith | |
| April 12, 1941 | Everton | AT | 2: 1 | Rowley (2) | |
| April 14, 1941 | Manchester city | AT | 7: 1 | Rowley (4), Pearson (2), Smith | |
| April 19, 1941 | Chester | AT | 6: 4 ( extra time ) | Rowley (5), J. Carey | |
| April 26, 1941 | Liverpool | AT | 1: 2 | Rowley | |
| May 3, 1941 | Liverpool | D | 1: 1 | Rowley | |
| May 10, 1941 | Take it | AT | 1: 5 | Rowley | |
| May 17, 1941 | Burnley | D | 1-0 | J. Carey |
| No. | Club | M | AT | N | P | MH | MP | SZPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Halifax Town | thirty | ten | 13 | 7 | 64 | 51 | 1,255 |
| eight | Manchester United | 35 | 14 | eight | 13 | 80 | 65 | 1,231 |
| 9 | Lincoln city | 27 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 65 | 53 | 1,226 |
Football League War Cup
| date | Round | Rival | D / AT | Score | United Goalscorers | Viewers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 15, 1941 | First round. The first match | Everton | D | 2: 2 | Rowley , Wally | |
| February 22, 1941 | First round. Second leg | Everton | AT | 1: 2 | Rowley |
Notes
- ↑ Manchester United In War League 1940/41 . StretfordEnd.co.uk.
- ↑ Rollin, Jack. Soccer at War: 1939 - 45. - London: Headline Book Publishing, 2005 .-- ISBN 0-7553-1431-X .
- ↑ England 1940/41 . RSSSF.com.