October 22, 1947
Match: Lancashire Cup, First round, at Anfield.
Liverpool – Manchester City 2-0 (1-0).
Attendance: 3,000.
Referee: Mr. W. Prescot.
Liverpool (2-3-5): Ray Minshull, Bill Shepherd, Bernard Ramsden, Stan Palk, Jack Easdale, Eddie Spicer, Alex Muir, Kevin Baron, Willie Fagan, Tommy McLeod, Michael Hulligan.
Manchester City (2-3-5): Alex Thurlow, Phillips, Eric Williams, Billy Murray, Jack Rigby, Robinson, Oakes, Eddie McMorran, Harry Jackson, Tommy Capel, Daniel Flanagan.
The goals: 1-0 McLeod (14 min., assist: Muir), 2-0 Baron (55 min.).
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"Play Up, Liverpool" 