United's first game back at Old Trafford was played on 24 August 1949, as 41,748 spectators witnessed a 3–0 victory over Bolton Wanderers.
Pertandingan pertama United kembali ke Old Trafford dimainkan pada 24 Agustus 1949 di mana 41.748 orang menyaksikan kemenangan 3–0 United atas Bolton Wanderers.