User:Calebrw/Manchester United F.C. season 1905–06

The 1904–05 season was Manchester United's 12th season in the Football League. United finished second in the Second Division and gained promotion to the Football League First Division for the 1906–07 season. In the FA Cup, United reached the fourth round, where they were defeated by Woolwich Arsenal.

Second Division
Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; Pts = Points

FA Cup
Manchester United entered the 1905–1906 FA Cup at the First Round Proper stage and were drawn at home to Staple Hill on 13 January 1906. United dominated the matched, scoring 7 times through a hat-trick from Clem Beddow, two goals from Jack Picken, and single goals from Jack Allan and Harry Williams. In the Second Round stage, United were drawn at home with Norwich City on 3 February 1906. Harry Moger kept the Canaries off the score sheet, while United saw goals from Alex Downie, Jack Peddie and Charlie Sagar. The Reds then faced Aston Villa at home in the Third Round stage on 24 February. 35,500 fans watched United defeat Vila 5–1. Jack Picken scored a hat-trick for United, while Charlie Sagar scored two goals. United was drawn in the Fourth Round stage – the highest level in the FA Cup United had reached thus far – with Woolwich Arsenal at home on 10 March. Goals by Jack Peddie and Sagar would not be enough, as Arsenal advanced the next round on three goals of their own.