1955 FA Charity Shield

1955 FA Charity Shield
EventFA Charity Shield
Date14 September 1955
VenueStamford Bridge, London
Attendance12,802
1954
1956

The 1955 FA Charity Shield was the 33rd FA Charity Shield, the annual football match played between the winners of the previous season's Football League and FA Cup competitions. It was contested between Chelsea, the reigning First Division champions, and Newcastle United, holders of the FA Cup. Chelsea won 3–0,[1] thanks to second-half goals from Roy Bentley and Frank Blunstone, and an own goal from Alf McMichael.

  1. ^ "England – List of FA Charity/Community Shield Matches". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 15 February 2012.