1964–65 Manchester City F.C. season explained

Club:Manchester City
Season:1964–65
Manager:George Poyser (to Apr 1965)
Stadium:Maine Road
League:Second Division
League Result:11th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:Third Round
Cup2:League Cup
Cup2 Result:Second Round
League Topscorer:
Derek Kevan (18 goals)
Season Topscorer:
Derek Kevan (20 goals)
Highest Attendance:22,299 vs Bury
(26 December 1964)
Lowest Attendance:8,015 vs Swindon Town
(16 January 1965)
Prevseason:1963–64
Nextseason:1965–66

The 1964–65 season was Manchester City's 63rd season of competitive football and 16th season in the second division of English football.[1] In addition to the Second Division, the club competed in the FA Cup and the Football League Cup.

This was the first season since 1948-49 without Bert Trautmann, who departed to Wellington Town.

Second Division

See main article: 1964–65 Football League.

Reports

DateOpponentsH / AVenueResultF – AScorersAttendance
22 August 1964Charlton AthleticAThe Valley1 – 2Kevan19,299
26 August 1964Leyton OrientHMaine Road6 – 0Murray (3), Pardoe, Oakes, Kevan21,085
29 August 1964Northampton TownHMaine Road0 – 220,935
31 August 1964Leyton OrientABrisbane Road3 – 4Gray, Kevan, Pardoe11,512
5 September 1964PortsmouthHMaine Road2 – 0Murray, Kevan16,527
9 September 1964Norwich CityHMaine Road0 - 216,191
12 September 1964Swindon TownACounty Ground1 – 0Kevan17,353
16 September 1964Norwich CityACarrow Road1 – 4Gray22,309
19 September 1964Derby CountyHMaine Road2 – 0Stobart, Kevan16,214
26 September 1964Swansea CityAVetch Field0 – 310,862
3 October 1964RotherhamHMaine Road2 – 1Gray, Kevan15,211
10 October 1964SouthamptonAThe Dell0 – 118,412
14 October 1964Newcastle UnitedHMaine Road3 – 0Oakes, Young, Kevan10,215
17 October 1964Huddersfield TownHMaine Road2 – 3Kevan (2)15,704
24 October 1964Coventry CityAHighfield Road2 – 2og, Young28,693
31 October 1964Cardiff CityHMaine Road2 – 0Murray (2)13,146
7 November 1964Preston North EndADeepdale5 – 2Young (2), Kevan (3)19,374
14 November 1964Ipswich TownHMaine Road4 – 0Murray (2), Kevan (2)16,835
21 November 1964Plymouth ArgyleAHome Park2 – 3Kevan, Gray19,468
28 November 1964Bolton WanderersHMaine Road2 – 4Ogden, Young 21,895
5 December 1964MiddlesbroughAAyresome Park1 – 0Kevan13,873
19 December 1964Northampton TownACounty Ground0 – 212,665
26 December 1964BuryHMaine Road0 – 022,299
28 December 1964BuryAGigg Lane2 – 0Kevan, Murray11,279
2 January 1965PortsmouthAFratton Park1 – 1Young12,500
16 January 1965Swindon TownHMaine Road1 – 2Oakes8,015
30 January 1965Derby CountyABaseball Ground0 – 214,765
6 February 1965Swansea CityHMaine Road1 – 0Murray11,931
13 February 1965Rotherham UnitedAMillmoor0 – 010,917
20 February 1965SouthamptonHMaine Road3 – 1Young, Crossan, Kennedy10,470
27 February 1965Huddersfield TownALeeds Road0 – 114,405
6 March 1965MiddlesbroughHMaine Road1 – 1Ogden14,231
12 March 1965Cardiff CityANinian Park2 – 2Gray, Connor9,094
20 March 1965Preston North EndHMaine Road4 – 3Murray, Connor, Crossan12,884
27 March 1965Ipswich TownAPortman Road1 – 4Crossan12,709
3 April 1965Plymouth ArgyleHMaine Road2 – 1Oakes, Ogden10,929
10 April 1965Bolton WanderersABurnden Park0 – 414,456
16 April 1965Crystal PalaceHMaine Road0 – 215,885
17 April 1965Coventry CityHMaine Road1 – 1Connor10,804
19 April 1965Crystal PalaceASelhurst Park1 – 1Pardoe12,175
24 April 1965Newcastle UnitedASt James Park0 – 033,259
28 April 1965Charlton AthleticHMaine Road2 – 1Murray, Young8,409

FA Cup

DateRoundOpponentsH / AVenueResultF – AScorersAttendance
9 January 1965Third roundShrewsbury TownHMaine Road1 – 1Kevan16,131
13 January 1965Third round replayShrewsbury TownAGay Meadow1 – 3Gray15,924

Notes and References

  1. News: History . Statto.

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