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^ 10.010.1The 1939–40 season was abandoned in early September and all results annulled, after only three matches had been played; Manchester United were ninth in the table at the time.
^The FA Cup was contested in 1945–46 but the Football League did not resume until the following season.
^ 13.013.113.213.313.4Despite entering the first League Cup in 1960–61, like many other major clubs Manchester United declined to take part again until the 1966–67 season.
^ 14.014.114.214.3From 1939 to 1993, in the event of a draw, the Charity Shield would be shared between the two competing teams, with each team having possession of the trophy for six months.