| 1948–49 season | |||
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| Chairman | James W. Gibson | ||
| Manager | Matt Busby | ||
| Stadium | Maine Road | ||
| First Division | 2nd | ||
| FA Cup | Semi-final | ||
| Charity Shield | Runners-up | ||
| Top goalscorer |
League: Jack Rowley (20) All: Jack Rowley (30) |
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| Highest home attendance | 82,771 vs Bradford Park Avenue (29 January 1949) | ||
| Lowest home attendance | 20,158 vs Middlesbrough (2 May 1949) | ||
| Average home league attendance | 50,427 | ||
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The 1948–49 season was Manchester United's 47th season in the Football League. They finished second in the league and as FA Cup holders they reached the semi-finals.
Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points