1951 FA Charity Shield

The 1951 FA Charity Shield was the 29th FA Charity Shield, an annual football match played between the winners of the previous season's Football League and FA Cup competitions. The match took place on 24 September 1951 and was played between 1950–51 Football League champions Tottenham Hotspur and FA Cup winners Newcastle United. It ended in a 2–1 victory for Tottenham Hotspur.[1]

1951 FA Charity Shield
White Hart Lane in London hosted the match.
Date24 September 1951 (1951-09-24)
VenueWhite Hart Lane, London
Attendance27,760
1950
1952

Background

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Newcastle United won their fourth FA Cup title after beating Blackpool 2–0 in the final.[2] They were appearing in their third FA Community Shield match, having won one (1909), and lost one (1932).

Tottenham Hotspur won their first ever First Division title in 1950–51 season. They were also appearing in their third match, having won one (1921) and lost one (1920).

Details

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Tottenham Hotspur2–1Newcastle United
Report
Attendance: 27,760
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tottenham Hotspur
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Newcastle United
GK   Ted Ditchburn
CB   Harry Clarke
CB   Arthur Willis
CB   Charlie Withers
CM   Ron Burgess
CM   Peter Murphy
CM   Bill Nicholson
LW   Les Medley
RW   Sonny Walters
SS   Les Bennett
CF   Len Duquemin
Manager:
  Arthur Rowe
GK   Ronnie Simpson
RB   Frank Brennan
CB   Alf McMichael
CB   Joe Harvey
LB   Ted Robledo
CM   Tommy Walker
LW   Bobby Mitchell
SS   George Hannah
CF   John Duncan
CF   Jackie Milburn
LF   George Robledo
Manager:
  Stan Seymour

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "England - List of FA Charity/Community Shield Matches". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
  2. ^ "1951 FA Cup Final Special". Retrieved 28 September 2024.