Sunderland
  Birmingham City
Managers
(Sunderland)
(Birmingham City)
Notes
Tony Coton - making his First Division debut - saved a John Hawley penalty in the 2nd minute.
Goals
John Hawley 31  min
Archie Gemmill 39  min
Keith Bertschin 44  min
Gary Rowell 56  min
Frank Worthington 90  min