Sunderland
  Middlesbrough
Managers
(Sunderland)
(Middlesbrough)
Notes
Bob Ward saved a first half Steve Bloomer penalty with the score 1-0. Dusty Rhodes missed a second half penalty with the score still 1-0, the kick glancing off the top of the crossbar.
Goals
Bob Ward (OG) 6  min
Billy Brawn 75  min
Jimmy Gemmell 86  min