On This Day in 1888: The First League Match in Manchester United History
Newton Heath LYR played the first league match in the club’s history on 22 September 1888, beating Darwen 4-3 in front of around 3,000 spectators.

Newton Heath LYR played the first league match in the club’s history on 22 September 1888, beating Darwen 4-3 in front of around 3,000 spectators.
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