ENGLISH CUP.—FIFTH QUALIFYING ROUND. MANCHESTER UNITED v. SOUTHPORT CENTRAL

At Clayton, in fine weather, before 8,000 spectators. The ground was heavy through recent rain. The United were the first to attack. After two or three unproductive corners, which Garvey cleverly cleared, Peddie got the ball from Smith, and sent past Garvey after 20 minutes’ play. Following this reverse Southport went down the field, and after Mulligan had shot wide, Sinclair caused Birchenough to use his hands. The United continued to attack. Garvey was loudly applauded for the clever manner in which he saved hard shots. Half-time: United 1, Southport Central 0.

When the game was resumed, Shadbolt missed an opportunity of drawing level by dallying too long with the ball, and he was robbed by Read. For nearly 10 minutes the ball home forwards was hovering, but Garvey making brilliant saves repeatedly saved the goal. Banks put a second point, while Pegg added a third as the result of a splendid passing bout. Encouraged, the Central played in vigorous fashion, and Mulligan scored a well-deserved point. Read scored the fourth goal for the United just before the whistle blew. Taking it all in all, the United had the better of the subsequent play.

Result:
Manchester United … 4
Southport Central … 1