In this article we are going to explore the fascinating world of 1948–49 Liverpool F.C. season. From its origin to its evolution today, 1948–49 Liverpool F.C. season has left an indelible mark on society. Whether you are passionate about 1948–49 Liverpool F.C. season or this is the first time you are hearing about it, this article will take you on a journey through its most relevant aspects. We will discover its importance in different contexts and its impact on our lives. Prepare to immerse yourself in the richness and diversity of 1948–49 Liverpool F.C. season, and you will find that it never ceases to surprise and enrich our lives in unexpected ways.
1948–49 season | |||
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Manager | George Kay | ||
First Division | 12th | ||
FA Cup | Fifth round | ||
Top goalscorer | League: Jack Balmer (14) All: Jack Balmer (16) | ||
Highest home attendance | 61,003 (v Notts County, FA Cup, 29 January) | ||
Lowest home attendance | 23,866 (v Aston Villa, League, 18 December) | ||
Average home league attendance | 45,125 | ||
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The 1948–49 season was the 57th season in Liverpool F.C.'s existence, and ended with the club finishing twelfth in the table.
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GAv | Pts |
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10 | Aston Villa | 42 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 60 | 76 | 0.789 | 42 |
11 | Stoke City | 42 | 16 | 9 | 17 | 66 | 68 | 0.971 | 41 |
12 | Liverpool | 42 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 53 | 43 | 1.233 | 40 |
13 | Chelsea | 42 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 69 | 68 | 1.015 | 38 |
14 | Bolton Wanderers | 42 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 59 | 68 | 0.868 | 38 |
Date | Opponents | Venue | Result | Scorers | Attendance | Report 1 | Report 2 |
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21-Aug-48 | Aston Villa | A | 1–2 | Balmer 73' | 42,193 | Report | Report |
25-Aug-48 | Sheffield United | H | 3–3 | Balmer Liddell | 37,393 | Report | Report |
28-Aug-48 | Sunderland | H | 4–0 | Liddell 44' Fagan 47' Watkinson Balmer 80' | 52,253 | Report | Report |
30-Aug-48 | Sheffield United | A | 2–1 | Shannon 22' Liddell 48' | 27,681 | Report | Report |
04-Sep-48 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | A | 0–0 | 41,684 | Report | Report | |
08-Sep-48 | Arsenal | A | 1–1 | Liddell 50' | 41,571 | Report | Report |
11-Sep-48 | Bolton Wanderers | H | 0–1 | 56,561 | Report | Report | |
15-Sep-48 | Arsenal | H | 0–1 | 46,714 | Report | Report | |
18-Sep-48 | Everton | A | 1–1 | Fagan 80' | 78,299 | Report | Report |
25-Sep-48 | Blackpool | A | 0–1 | 28,870 | Report | Report | |
02-Oct-48 | Derby County | H | 0–0 | 53,776 | Report | Report | |
09-Oct-48 | Chelsea | H | 1–1 | Payne 87' | 42,709 | Report | Report |
16-Oct-48 | Birmingham City | A | 1–0 | Done 37' | 42,331 | Report | Report |
23-Oct-48 | Middlesbrough | H | 4–0 | Balmer 25' Stubbins 75' Liddell pen 77' Own Goal 89' | 57,561 | Report | Report |
30-Oct-48 | Newcastle United | A | 0–1 | 67,362 | Report | Report | |
06-Nov-48 | Portsmouth | H | 3–1 | Liddell 9' Balmer 18' Done 77' | 43,665 | Report | Report |
13-Nov-48 | Manchester City | A | 4–2 | Payne 10' Done 12', 20' Taylor 30' | 22,775 | Report | Report |
20-Nov-48 | Charlton Athletic | H | 1–1 | Done 21' | 49,377 | Report | Report |
27-Nov-48 | Stoke City | A | 0–3 | 29,780 | Report | Report | |
04-Dec-48 | Burnley | H | 1–1 | Done 79' | 41,001 | Report | Report |
11-Dec-48 | Preston North End | A | 2–3 | Done 24', 54' | 29,257 | Report | Report |
18-Dec-48 | Aston Villa | H | 1–1 | Done 10' | 23,866 | Report | Report |
25-Dec-48 | Manchester United | A | 0–0 | 50,649 | Report | Report | |
27-Dec-48 | Manchester United | H | 0–2 | 53,273 | Report | Report | |
01-Jan-49 | Sunderland | A | 2–0 | Own Goal 11' Liddell pen 86' | 43,109 | Report | Report |
22-Jan-49 | Bolton Wanderers | A | 3–0 | Balmer 14' Stubbins 70' Own Goal 75' | 35,668 | Report | Report |
05-Feb-49 | Everton | H | 0–0 | 50,132 | Report | Report | |
19-Feb-49 | Blackpool | H | 1–1 | Balmer 25' | 52,294 | Report | Report |
05-Mar-49 | Chelsea | A | 1–2 | Payne 34' | 42,746 | Report | Report |
12-Mar-49 | Birmingham City | H | 1–0 | Done 59' | 43,753 | Report | Report |
19-Mar-49 | Charlton Athletic | A | 1–2 | Balmer 35' | 29,101 | Report | Report |
26-Mar-49 | Stoke City | H | 4–0 | Stubbins Done 67' Balmer 88' | 30,797 | Report | Report |
02-Apr-49 | Portsmouth | A | 2–3 | Stubbins 52' Paisley 54' | 35,013 | Report | Report |
06-Apr-49 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | H | 0–0 | 35,399 | Report | Report | |
09-Apr-49 | Manchester City | H | 0–1 | 31,389 | Report | Report | |
15-Apr-49 | Huddersfield Town | H | 0–1 | 47,319 | Report | Report | |
16-Apr-49 | Middlesbrough | A | 1–0 | Balmer 6' | 32,308 | Report | Report |
18-Apr-49 | Huddersfield Town | A | 4–0 | Balmer 18', 84' Baron 24' Liddell 40' | 22,158 | Report | Report |
23-Apr-49 | Newcastle United | H | 1–1 | Baron 55' | 43,488 | Report | Report |
30-Apr-49 | Burnley | A | 2–0 | Balmer 85' Stubbins 88' | 17,693 | Report | Report |
04-May-49 | Derby County | A | 0–3 | 22,888 | Report | Report | |
07-May-49 | Preston North End | H | 0–2 | 31,937 | Report | Report |
Date | Opponents | Venue | Result | Scorers | Attendance | Report 1 | Report 2 |
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08-Jan-49 | Nottingham Forest | A | 2–2 | Fagan 78' Done 90' | 35,000 | Report | Report |
15-Jan-49 | Nottingham Forest | H | 4–0 | Payne 28' Balmer 68', 89' Stubbins 76' | 52,218 | Report | Report |
29-Jan-49 | Notts County | H | 1–0 | Liddell 58' | 61,003 | Report | Report |
12-Feb-49 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | A | 1–3 | Done 62' | 54,983 | Report | Report |