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Peter Davenport

Position: forward

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 54 33 11 10 101 45 +56 61.11
A 52 14 22 16 60 59 +1 26.92
TOTALS 106 47 33 26 161 104 +57 44.34

Name: Peter Davenport
Birthdate: 24-03-1961
Age: 64
Birthplace: Birkenhead, England
Height: 5' 10" (1.78m)
Weight: 11st 3lbs (71.2kg)
Years at Club: 1986-1988
Signing Info: Transferred from: Nottingham Forest, 24/03/1986, £570,000
Previous Clubs: Nottingham Forest
Debut: 15/03/1986 v Queens Park Rangers (A) 0-1 (League Division One)
Farewell: Transferred to Middlesbrough, 31/10/1988, £
Passed Away:

Biography

Peter Davenport is a former English footballer known for his time as a striker for Manchester United and Nottingham Forest during the 1980s. A composed and reliable forward, Davenport was known for his sharp finishing and ability to score important goals. Although his time at Old Trafford coincided with a challenging period for Manchester United, Davenport's goal-scoring ability earned him a key role in the team's attack. He also represented England at the international level.

Early Career and Success at Nottingham Forest
Davenport began his professional career at Nottingham Forest, where he played under legendary manager Brian Clough. He made his debut for Forest in 1982 and quickly established himself as a regular in the team's attack. His goal-scoring ability made him a standout player, and he became one of the most reliable forwards in the First Division.

Key Achievements at Nottingham Forest: First Division Top Scorer (1983-84): Davenport had a breakout season in 1983–84, scoring 22 league goals and finishing as the First Division's top scorer. England International Call-Up: His performances at Forest earned him a call-up to the England national team, where he made his debut in 1985. Manchester United Career (1986–1988) In 1986, Davenport was signed by Manchester United for a fee of £570,000, joining the club during a transitional period under Ron Atkinson. He made an immediate impact, scoring important goals and becoming one of United's key attacking players.

Key Moments at Manchester United:
1986–87 Season: Davenport played a crucial role during the 1986–87 season, scoring 16 goals in all competitions, including some key goals in United's league campaign. His consistency and reliability in front of goal were vital for the team during a difficult season.
Regular Starter: Davenport made 106 appearances for Manchester United, scoring 26 goals across 4 seasons. Although his time at the club did not bring silverware, he was a key figure in United's attack before the arrival of Alex Ferguson.

Later Career at Middlesbrough and Sunderland
After leaving Manchester United in 1988, Davenport signed for Middlesbrough, where he continued to contribute as a striker in the Second Division. He later had spells with Sunderland and Airdrieonians, where he wound down his professional playing career. Davenport's later years were characterized by his experience and leadership, helping younger players develop.

International Career with England
Davenport earned 1 cap for the England national team in 1985. While his international career was brief, his call-up was a reflection of his impressive performances in the First Division during the early to mid-1980s.
 
League League Cup FA Cup Charity Shield European Cup Europa League Super Cup Cup Winners Cup Inter-cont Cup World Clubs Cup    
Season Goals Season Apps
No Season League Goals League Apps LC Goals LC Apps FAC Goals FAC Apps CS Goals CS Apps EC Goals EC Apps Europa Goals Europa Apps SC Goals SC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps IC Goals IC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps Season
Goals		 Season
Apps
1. 1985-1986 1 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 11
2. 1986-1987 14 39 2 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 45
3. 1987-1988 5 34 1 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 40
4. 1988-1989 2 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 10
TOTALS 22 92 4 10 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 106

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Appearances
1. Sheffield Wednesday 3 2
2. Tottenham Hotspur 2 1
3. Oxford United 2 1
4. Aston Villa 2 1
5. Southampton 2 2
6. Luton Town 2 2
7. West Ham United 2 2
8. Hull City 1 1
9. Coventry City 1 1
10. Portsmouth 1 1
11. Chelsea 1 1
12. Norwich City 1 1
13. Rotherham United 1 1
14. Port Vale 1 1
15. Queens Park Rangers 1 1
16. Leicester City 1 1
17. Liverpool 1 1
18. Watford 1 1
No Opponent Appearances Goals
1. Queens Park Rangers 6 1
2. Southampton 6 2
3. Luton Town 5 2
4. Everton 5 0
5. Coventry City 5 1
6. Sheffield Wednesday 5 3
7. Tottenham Hotspur 5 2
8. Watford 5 1
9. West Ham United 5 2
10. Oxford United 5 2
11. Norwich City 5 1
12. Liverpool 5 1
13. Manchester City 4 0
14. Chelsea 4 1
15. Charlton Athletic 4 0
16. Wimbledon 4 0
17. Newcastle United 4 0
18. Leicester City 3 1
19. Nottingham Forest 3 0
20. Arsenal 2 0
21. Port Vale 2 1
22. Aston Villa 2 2
23. Portsmouth 2 1
24. Derby County 2 0
25. Rotherham United 2 1
26. Birmingham City 1 0
27. Hull City 1 1
28. Crystal Palace 1 0
29. Bury 1 0
30. Ipswich Town 1 0
31. Middlesbrough 1 0
No Opponent Manager No
1. Smith, Jim 6
2. Nicholl, Chris 6
3. Wilkinson, Howard 5
4. Lyall, John 5
5. Dalglish, Kenny 5
6. Hollins, John 4
7. Lawrence, Lennie 4
8. Evans, Maurice 4
9. Bassett, Dave 4
10. McFaul, Willie 4
11. Pleat, David 3
12. McNeill, Billy 3
13. Kendall, Howard 3
14. Taylor, Graham 3
15. Clough, Brian 3
16. Frizzell, Jimmy 3
17. Curtis, George 3
18. Brown, Ken 3
19. Graham, George 2
20. Hamilton, Bryan 2
21. Rudge, John 2
22. Moore, John 2
23. Harvey, Colin 2
24. Ball, Alan 2
25. Cox, Arthur 2
26. Venables, Terry 2
27. Stringer, Dave 2
28. Harford, Ray 2
29. Gould, Bobby 2
30. McEwan, Billy 2
31. Bond, John 1
32. Mackay, Don 1
33. Shreeves, Peter 1
34. Milne, Gordon 1
35. Sillett, John 1
36. Horton, Brian 1
37. Coppell, Steve 1
38. Dobson, Martin 1
39. Duncan, John 1
40. Lawrenson, Mark 1
41. Rioch, Bruce 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Ferguson, Alex 78
2. Atkinson, Ron 28
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Old Trafford 54
2. Anfield 3
3. Highfield Road 3
4. Loftus Road 3
5. Manor Ground 3
6. The Dell 3
7. Vicarage Road 3
8. White Hart Lane 3
9. Boleyn Ground 2
10. Carrow Road 2
11. City Ground, Nottingham 2
12. Goodison Park 2
13. Highbury 2
14. Hillsborough 2
15. Kenilworth Road 2
16. Plough Lane 2
17. Selhurst Park 2
18. St James Park, Newcastle 2
19. Stamford Bridge 2
20. Baseball Ground 1
21. Filbert Street 1
22. Fratton Park 1
23. Maine Road 1
24. Millmoor 1
25. Portman Road 1
26. St Andrews 1
27. Vale Park 1
28. Villa Park 1
No Competition Count
1. League Division One 92
2. League Cup 10
3. FA Cup 4
No Opponent Count
1. Queens Park Rangers 6
2. Southampton 6
3. Luton Town 5
4. Everton 5
5. Coventry City 5
6. Sheffield Wednesday 5
7. Tottenham Hotspur 5
8. Watford 5
9. West Ham United 5
10. Oxford United 5
11. Norwich City 5
12. Liverpool 5
13. Manchester City 4
14. Chelsea 4
15. Charlton Athletic 4
16. Wimbledon 4
17. Newcastle United 4
18. Leicester City 3
19. Nottingham Forest 3
20. Arsenal 2
21. Port Vale 2
22. Aston Villa 2
23. Portsmouth 2
24. Derby County 2
25. Rotherham United 2
26. Birmingham City 1
27. Hull City 1
28. Crystal Palace 1
29. Bury 1
30. Ipswich Town 1
31. Middlesbrough 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 106
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
Player has never scored an own goal against the club.
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
Player never featured in a Cup Final.
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponents Competition Penaltys
1. 26-04-1986 Leicester City League Division One 1
2. 07-10-1986 Port Vale League Cup 1
3. 11-10-1986 Sheffield Wednesday League Division One 1
4. 07-12-1986 Tottenham Hotspur League Division One 1
5. 14-02-1987 Watford League Division One 1
6. 21-02-1987 Chelsea League Division One 1
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
Player has never been sent off during a match.
 

All Matches played
No Date Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 15-03-1986 Div 1 QPR L 0-1 A 0 John Byrne 81'
2. 19-03-1986 Div 1 Luton Town W 2-0 H 0 Mark Hughes 37', Paul McGrath 76'
3. 22-03-1986 Div 1 Manchester City D 2-2 H 0 Colin Gibson 2', Gordon Strachan 58' (pen) Clive Wilson 71', Arthur Albiston 73' (o.g.)
4. 29-03-1986 Div 1 Birmingham City D 1-1 A 0 Bryan Robson 84' Ian Handysides 66'
5. 31-03-1986 Div 1 Everton D 0-0 H 0
6. 05-04-1986 Div 1 Coventry City W 3-1 A 0 Colin Gibson 13', Bryan Robson 28', Gordon Strachan 82' Nick Pickering 51'
7. 09-04-1986 Div 1 Chelsea L 1-2 H 0 Jesper Olsen 68' (pen) Kerry Dixon 46', 90'
8. 13-04-1986 Div 1 Sheffield Wednesday L 0-2 H 0 Carl Shutt 46', Mel Sterland 53' (pen)
9. 19-04-1986 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur D 0-0 A 0
10. 26-04-1986 Div 1 Leicester City W 4-0 H 1 Frank Stapleton 17', Mark Hughes 83', Clayton Blackmore 85', Peter Davenport 87' (pen)
11. 03-05-1986 Div 1 Watford D 1-1 A 0 Mark Hughes 23' Luther Blisset 73'
12. 23-08-1986 Div 1 Arsenal L 0-1 A 0 Charlie Nicholas 80'
13. 25-08-1986 Div 1 West Ham United L 2-3 H 1 Frank Stapleton 40', Peter Davenport 46' Frank McAvennie 1', 82', Alan Devonshire 39'
14. 30-08-1986 Div 1 Charlton Athletic L 0-1 H 0 Micky Stuart 49'
15. 06-09-1986 Div 1 Leicester City D 1-1 A 0 Norman Whiteside 52' Robert Kelly 31'
16. 13-09-1986 Div 1 Southampton W 5-1 H 1 Jesper Olsen 22' (pen), Peter Davenport 25', Frank Stapleton 36', 83', Norman Whiteside 53' Colin Clarke 23'
17. 16-09-1986 Div 1 Watford L 0-1 A 0 Iwan Roberts 75'
18. 21-09-1986 Div 1 Everton L 1-3 A 0 Bryan Robson 12' Greame Sharp 6', Kevin Sheedy 44', Adrian Heath 89'
19. 24-09-1986 LC Port Vale W 2-0 H 0 Frank Stapleton 51', Norman Whiteside 81'
20. 28-09-1986 Div 1 Chelsea L 0-1 H 0 Kerry Dixon 2'
21. 04-10-1986 Div 1 Nottingham Forest D 1-1 A 0 Bryan Robson 73' *Garry Birtles 51'
22. 07-10-1986 LC Port Vale W 5-2 A 1 Frank Stapleton 34', Peter Barnes 71', Remi Moses 75', 89', Peter Davenport 77' (pen) Andy Jones 52' (pen), Johnny Sivebaek 80' (o.g.)
23. 11-10-1986 Div 1 Sheffield Wednesday W 3-1 H 2 Peter Davenport 35' (pen), 85', Norman Whiteside 83' Mark Chamberlain 4'
24. 18-10-1986 Div 1 Luton Town W 1-0 H 0 Frank Stapleton 9'
25. 26-10-1986 Div 1 Manchester City D 1-1 A 0 Frank Stapleton 47' Mick McCarthy 50'
26. 29-10-1986 LC Southampton D 0-0 H 0
27. 01-11-1986 Div 1 Coventry City D 1-1 H 1 Peter Davenport 31' David Phillips 52'
28. 04-11-1986 LC Southampton L 1-4 A 1 Peter Davenport 88' George Lawrence 43', *Danny Wallace 71', Matt Le Tissier 78', 84'
29. 08-11-1986 Div 1 Oxford United L 0-2 A 0 John Aldridge 15' (pen), Neil Slatter 79'
30. 15-11-1986 Div 1 Norwich City D 0-0 A 0
31. 22-11-1986 Div 1 QPR W 1-0 H 0 Jonny Sivebaek 32'
32. 29-11-1986 Div 1 Wimbledon L 0-1 A 0 Vinnie Jones 42'
33. 07-12-1986 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur D 3-3 H 2 Norman Whiteside 11', Peter Davenport 36', 88' (pen) Gary Mabbutt 57', Kevin Moran 59' (o.g.), Clive Allen 73'
34. 13-12-1986 Div 1 Aston Villa D 3-3 A 2 Peter Davenport 18', 55', Norman Whiteside 54' Steve Hodge 22', Gary Thompson 66', Allan Evans 72' (pen)
35. 20-12-1986 Div 1 Leicester City W 2-0 H 0 Colin Gibson 11', Frank Stapleton 67'
36. 26-12-1986 Div 1 Liverpool W 1-0 A 0 Norman Whiteside 78'
37. 27-12-1986 Div 1 Norwich City L 0-1 H 0 Kevin Drinkell 80'
38. 01-01-1987 Div 1 Newcastle United W 4-1 H 0 Peter Jackson 4' (o.g.), Norman Whiteside 9', Frank Stapleton 56', Jesper Olsen 90' Darren Jackson 20'
39. 03-01-1987 Div 1 Southampton D 1-1 A 0 Jesper Olsen 11' Nick Holmes 4'
40. 10-01-1987 FAC Manchester City W 1-0 H 0 Norman Whiteside 66'
41. 31-01-1987 FAC Coventry City L 0-1 H 0 Keith Houchen 19'
42. 07-02-1987 Div 1 Charlton Athletic D 0-0 A 0
43. 14-02-1987 Div 1 Watford W 3-1 H 1 Paul McGrath 26', Peter Davenport 48' (pen), Gordon Strachan 65' Kenny Jackett 87'
44. 21-02-1987 Div 1 Chelsea D 1-1 A 1 Peter Davenport 61' (pen) Mickey Hazard 80'
45. 28-02-1987 Div 1 Everton D 0-0 H 0
46. 07-03-1987 Div 1 Manchester City W 2-0 H 0 Nicky Reid 62' (o.g.), Bryan Robson 85'
47. 14-03-1987 Div 1 Luton Town L 1-2 A 0 Bryan Robson 88' Mick Harford 3', Brian Stein 41'
48. 21-03-1987 Div 1 Sheffield Wednesday L 0-1 A 0 David Hirst 90'
49. 04-04-1987 Div 1 Oxford United W 3-2 H 2 Peter Davenport 25', 35', Bryan Robson 90' Tommy Caton 18', Mick Duxbury 62' (o.g.)
50. 14-04-1987 Div 1 West Ham United D 0-0 A 0
51. 18-04-1987 Div 1 Newcastle United L 1-2 A 0 Gordon Strachan 41' Glenn Roeder 11', Paul Goddard 80'
52. 20-04-1987 Div 1 Liverpool W 1-0 H 1 Peter Davenport 88'
53. 25-04-1987 Div 1 QPR D 1-1 A 0 Gordon Strachan 49' John Byrne 66'
54. 02-05-1987 Div 1 Wimbledon L 0-1 H 0 Dennis Wise 89'
55. 06-05-1987 Div 1 Coventry City D 1-1 A 0 Norman Whiteside 25' Micky Gynn 80'
56. 09-05-1987 Div 1 Aston Villa W 3-1 H 0 Clayton Blackmore 55', Mick Duxbury 63, Bryan Robson 65' Paul Birch 73'
57. 15-08-1987 Div 1 Southampton D 2-2 A 0 Norman Whiteside 25', 31' *Danny Wallace 28', 59'
58. 22-08-1987 Div 1 Watford W 2-0 H 0 Paul McGrath 10', Brian McClair 20'
59. 29-08-1987 Div 1 Charlton Athletic W 3-1 A 0 Brian McClair 10', Bryan Robson 22', Paul McGrath 45' Micky Stuart 87'
60. 05-09-1987 Div 1 Coventry City D 0-0 A 0
61. 12-09-1987 Div 1 Newcastle United D 2-2 H 0 Jesper Olsen 8', Brian McClair 45' (pen) Mirandinha da Silva 7', 29'
62. 19-09-1987 Div 1 Everton L 1-2 A 0 Norman Whiteside 59' Wayne Clarke 37', 57'
63. 23-09-1987 LC Hull City W 5-0 H 1 Paul McGrath 38', Peter Davenport 71', Norman Whiteside 74', Gordon Strachan 81', Brian McClair 85'
64. 26-09-1987 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur W 1-0 H 0 Brian McClair 44' (pen)
65. 10-10-1987 Div 1 Sheffield Wednesday W 4-2 A 0 Bryan Robson 40', Brian McClair 53', 78', Clayton Blackmore 60' Bryan Robson 10' (o.g.), Mel Sterland 85'
66. 17-10-1987 Div 1 Norwich City W 2-1 H 1 Peter Davenport 46', Bryan Robson 80' Wayne Biggins 29'
67. 25-10-1987 Div 1 West Ham United D 1-1 A 0 Colin Gibson 45' Ray Stewart 68' (pen)
68. 28-10-1987 LC Crystal Palace W 2-1 H 0 Brian McClair 7' (pen), 28' Ken O'Doherty 40'
69. 31-10-1987 Div 1 Nottingham Forest D 2-2 H 0 Bryan Robson 54', Norman Whiteside 59' Paul Wilkinson 27', Stuart Pearce 76'
70. 15-11-1987 Div 1 Liverpool D 1-1 H 0 Norman Whiteside 50' John Aldridge 21'
71. 18-11-1987 LC Bury W 2-1 H 0 Norman Whiteside 63', Brian McClair 68' Jamie Hoyland 52'
72. 05-12-1987 Div 1 QPR W 2-0 A 1 Peter Davenport 35', Bryan Robson 74'
73. 12-12-1987 Div 1 Oxford United W 3-1 H 0 Gordon Strachan 23', 31', Jesper Olsen 50' Dean Saunders 58'
74. 19-12-1987 Div 1 Portsmouth W 2-1 A 0 Bryan Robson 35', Brian McClair 48' Kevin Dillon 75' (pen)
75. 26-12-1987 Div 1 Newcastle United L 0-1 A 0 Glenn Roeder 45'
76. 28-12-1987 Div 1 Everton W 2-1 H 0 Brian McClair 50', 73' (pen) Dave Watson 79'
77. 01-01-1988 Div 1 Charlton Athletic D 0-0 H 0
78. 02-01-1988 Div 1 Watford W 1-0 A 0 Brian McClair 39'
79. 10-01-1988 FAC Ipswich Town W 2-1 A 0 Mich d'Avray 28' (o.g.), Viv Anderson 64' Tony Humes 44'
80. 16-01-1988 Div 1 Southampton L 0-2 H 0 Colin Clarke 7', 73'
81. 20-01-1988 LC Oxford United L 0-2 A 0 Dean Saunders 21', Gary Briggs 35'
82. 10-02-1988 Div 1 Derby County W 2-1 A 0 Norman Whiteside 71', Gordon Strachan 88' Ted McMinn 90'
83. 13-02-1988 Div 1 Chelsea W 2-1 A 0 Steve Bruce 50', Liam O'Brien 52' Colin West 82'
84. 20-02-1988 FAC Arsenal L 1-2 A 0 Brian McClair 52' Alan Smith 21', Mick Duxbury 42' (o.g.)
85. 23-02-1988 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur D 1-1 A 0 Brian McClair 82' Clive Allen 40'
86. 05-03-1988 Div 1 Norwich City L 0-1 A 0 Robert Fleck 76'
87. 12-03-1988 Div 1 Sheffield Wednesday W 4-1 H 1 Clayton Blackmore 1', Brian McClair 7', 53', Peter Davenport 79' Lee Chapman 70'
88. 19-03-1988 Div 1 Nottingham Forest D 0-0 A 0
89. 26-03-1988 Div 1 West Ham United W 3-1 H 0 Gordon Strachan 58', Viv Anderson 83', Bryan Robson 90' Leroy Rosenior 81'
90. 02-04-1988 Div 1 Derby County W 4-1 H 0 Brian McClair 16', 23', 64', Colin Gibson 51' Steve Cross 87'
91. 04-04-1988 Div 1 Liverpool D 3-3 A 0 Bryan Robson 3', 66', Gordon Strachan 77' *Peter Beardsley 38', Gary Gillespie 41', Steve McMahon 46'
92. 12-04-1988 Div 1 Luton Town W 3-0 H 1 Brian McClair 44', Bryan Robson 66', Peter Davenport 68'
93. 30-04-1988 Div 1 QPR W 2-1 H 0 Steve Bruce 10', *Paul Parker 83' (o.g.) Alan McDonald 70'
94. 02-05-1988 Div 1 Oxford United W 2-0 A 0 Viv Anderson 7', Gordon Strachan 37'
95. 07-05-1988 Div 1 Portsmouth W 4-1 H 1 Brian McClair 5', 58' (pen), Peter Davenport 25', Bryan Robson 35' Micky Quinn 65' (pen)
96. 09-05-1988 Div 1 Wimbledon W 2-1 H 0 Brian McClair 50', 75' (pen) *Terry Gibson 32'
97. 27-08-1988 Div 1 QPR D 0-0 H 0
98. 03-09-1988 Div 1 Liverpool L 0-1 A 0 Jan Molby 68' (pen)
99. 10-09-1988 Div 1 Middlesbrough W 1-0 H 0 Bryan Robson 70'
100. 17-09-1988 Div 1 Luton Town W 2-0 A 1 Peter Davenport 19', Bryan Robson 84'
101. 24-09-1988 Div 1 West Ham United W 2-0 H 1 Peter Davenport 37', Mark Hughes 67'
102. 28-09-1988 LC Rotherham United W 1-0 A 1 Peter Davenport 60'
103. 01-10-1988 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur D 2-2 A 0 Mark Hughes 43', Brian McClair 72' Chris Waddle 37', Paul Walsh 87'
104. 12-10-1988 LC Rotherham United W 5-0 H 0 Brian McClair 27', 29', 69', Bryan Robson 35', Steve Bruce 48'
105. 22-10-1988 Div 1 Wimbledon D 1-1 A 0 Mark Hughes 23' Dennis Wise 76'
106. 26-10-1988 Div 1 Norwich City L 1-2 H 0 Mark Hughes 59' *Mike Phelan 85', Andy Townsend 86'
 

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