1955 FA Charity Shield

The 1955 FA Charity Shield was the 33rd FA [Community Shield|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 Football [League First Division|First Division] champions, and Newcastle [United F.C.|Newcastle United], holders of the FA Cup. Chelsea won 3–0, thanks to second-half goals from Roy Bentley and Frank Blunstone, and an own goal from Alf McMichael.