The 1948 FA Cup final was contested by

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and

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on 24 April 1948. United, who had not appeared in an

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for 39 years, won 4–2, with two goals from Jack Rowley and one apiece from Stan Pearson and John Anderson. Eddie Shimwell and

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scored Blackpool's goals. With his goal, Shimwell became the first full-back to score in a Wembley cup final.Matlock Town F.C. pen pics
Blackpool manager Joe Smith decided not to select

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