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1911
Six-goal Halse sets Charity Shield record as Manchester United hit Swindon for eight
Manchester United won the 1911 Charity Shield, beating Swindon Town 8-4 in the highest-scoring match in the competition’s history. Harold Halse scored an extraordinary six goals, setting a record for the most goals scored by an individual in a Charity Shield game. United’s other goals came from Sandy Turnbull and George Wall, completing an eight-goal victory against the Southern League champions.
1962
Ipswich Town hit Maltese side Floriana for ten in Europe
Ipswich Town produced the biggest victory in their history, crushing Maltese champions Floriana 10-0 in the European Cup. Ray Crawford scored five goals as the English champions completed a stunning 14-1 aggregate triumph.