Nottingham Forest 2 v 0 Manchester United, League Division One, Matchday 35, 2nd April 1980, Season 1979-1980, Venue: City Ground, Nottingham
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Starting 11 & match stats of Manchester United football club first team League Division One match v opponent Nottingham Forest football club, played on Wednesday 2nd April 1980 at City Ground, Nottingham stadium during the 1979-1980 season.
Scoreboard
Nottingham Forest 2
John Robertson 79' (pen), *Garry Birtles 88'
Manchester United 0
First MATCH (65) Last
Misc match information
Future forward Garry Birtles features for Nottingham Forest. Sammy McIlroy was sent off for dissent then furthering his protest after tripping Stan Bowles for a penalty even the Forest fans were shocked to obtain.
The Managers Match details Head to head record
Sexton, Dave Clough, Brian
Sexton, Dave Clough, Brian
Wednesday 2nd April 1980
League Division One
1979-1980
Matchday 35
League Division One Trophy
Venue: City Ground, Nottingham (A)
Attendance: 31417
Match 65 of 114 vs Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest


Nottingham Forest
  P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 57 33 11 13 121 69 +52 0.58
A 56 20 13 23 79 75 +4 0.36
N 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 1.00
  114 54 24 36 201 144 +57 0.47
Red Card logo
Portrait Player Name RED CARD
McIlroy, Sammy Red Card
Clean Sheets
Portrait Player Name Clean Sheets
Manchester United Starting 11
Manchester United shirt number Manchester United portraits Manchester United player name Manchester United red cards Manchester United National flag Manchester United substitutes Goal Goal time
Manchester United squad number 1 Manchester United player portrait of Bailey, Gary Bailey, Gary
Manchester United squad number 2 Manchester United player portrait of Nicholl, Jimmy Nicholl, Jimmy
Manchester United squad number 3 Manchester United player portrait of Albiston, Arthur Albiston, Arthur
Manchester United squad number 4 Manchester United player portrait of McIlroy, Sammy McIlroy, Sammy
Manchester United squad number 5 Manchester United player portrait of McQueen, Gordon McQueen, Gordon
Manchester United squad number 6 Manchester United player portrait of Buchan, Martin Buchan, Martin
Manchester United squad number 7 Manchester United player portrait of Coppell, Steve Coppell, Steve
Manchester United squad number 8 Manchester United player portrait of Wilkins, Ray Wilkins, Ray
Manchester United squad number 9 Manchester United player portrait of Jordan, Joe Jordan, Joe
Manchester United squad number 10 Manchester United player portrait of Macari, Lou Macari, Lou
Manchester United squad number 11 Manchester United player portrait of Thomas, Mickey Thomas, Mickey
Match shirt
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Manchester United shirt worn for game v Nottingham Forest played on Wednesday 2nd April 1980 at City Ground, Nottingham stadium during the 1979-1980 season.
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